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Mechanical Services Engineer

Job Description

A client within the Public Sector based in Cheshire is currently recruiting for a Mechanical Services Engineer to join their Building Services team as soon as possible. The client is offering a full time, temporary position on an ongoing basis with the ideal candidate having experience of working within a local authority within a building services environment.

The Role
Key purpose of the role is to  work as part of the Building Services Team on mechanical services response maintenance work and, when directed, on mechanical engineering elements of the planned programme and capital works. The successful applicant will also lead and direct multi-disciplinary design teams to deliver improvement and refurbishment projects from feasibility to completion.

Key responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
  • Provide guidance, specifications, and drawings for a range of mechanical services maintenance work.
  • Assess planned preventative maintenance certification and reports, and agree repair and remedial works.
  • Lead on mechanical minor works projects (e.g. boiler replacements) and provide input to larger multi-disciplinary projects.
  • Commission and co-ordinate surveys, manage contractors, and monitor quality, costs, and programme delivery.
  • Support the council in achieving its carbon reduction commitments relating to buildings and plant.

The Candidate
To be considered for this role you will require:
  • HNC / HND in Building Services (or equivalent).
  • Working towards (or holding) Chartered Membership of CIBSE (or equivalent).
  • Awareness of current construction industry-related Health & Safety legislation, ideally supported by relevant qualification/training.
The below skills would be beneficial for the role:
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD and other industry-relevant software.
  • Strong project management skills across mechanical engineering and building services projects.
  • Ability to produce clear, concise technical reports and communicate effectively with clients, contractors, and colleagues.
The client is looking to move quickly with this role and as such are offering £40 per hour Umbrella LTD Inside IR35 (approx. £35 per hour PAYE).

How to Apply
If this position sounds of interest, email a copy of your up-to-date CV to amy.dhawan@servicecare.org.uk or call Amy at Service Care Construction on 01772 208967
 to discuss the vacancy in more detail.
Also, if this role is not of interest to you, but you are looking for new opportunities, please still get in touch as we cover all construction-related vacancies across the region.

Referral Bonus
 If this role is not suitable for yourself, but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on their details, or forward these details to them. If they are successful in applying, you will receive a £250 referral bonus upon completion of an initial probationary period.