6056 - MoJ Property Directorate – Mechanical Engineering Manager

Ministry of Justice; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in the United Kingdom is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Manager to oversee compliance with technical standards in construction projects. The role involves drafting reports, leading group representations, and managing technical inquiries. Candidates should demonstrate strong leadership and analytical skills. This is a continuous recruitment process, and placement on the merit list does not guarantee employment.

Responsibilities

• Represent the Property Directorate on cross-Government working groups.
• Draft reports and papers on MEP issues.
• Handle queries on Mechanical Technical Specifications and Design Guidance.
• Lead the production and updating of Mechanical Technical Specifications.
• Present papers to the Property Standards Board.
• Review Derogation Requests and provide recommendations.
• Draft Estates Technical Notices as directed.
• Manage technical enquiries to the Standards Team.
• Advise on construction technical standards across the estate.
• Assist with testing and approval of M&E products and elements.
• Comment on M&E aspects of mandates and business cases.

Job description

Job Opportunity: Mechanical Engineering Manager

A webinar will be held on Wednesday, 18th June 2025 at 2pm to provide further information and answer queries about the role. Please register via the provided link.

This is an ongoing recruitment campaign. Applications are reviewed continuously, with regular screening, interviews, and onboarding. Successful candidates will be added to the merit list and appointed as posts become available, based on merit order and location preference. Placement on the merit list does not guarantee employment.

As part of the interview process, candidates will need to deliver a 5-minute presentation. Further details will be provided closer to the interview date.

Overview

The MoJ Property Directorate manages a diverse estate including Prisons, Probation, MoJ HQ, and Arm’s Length Bodies. We provide services such as Facilities Management, Health and Safety, Fire Safety, Security, Technical Design, and Sustainability.

Our team is part of the Government Property Profession and is committed to developing our capabilities through training and recruitment, aiming to be the best as individuals and as a directorate. We are leading innovative projects and adopting modern construction methods, including digital twins and platform approaches.

Team Overview

The MoJ Technical Group is an award-winning team focusing on sustainable solutions and innovation. We ensure all projects meet health, safety, security, and legislative standards, working closely with the business to keep standards and design guides current.

Job Responsibilities

• Represent the Property Directorate on cross-Government working groups.
• Draft reports and papers on MEP issues.
• Handle queries on Mechanical Technical Specifications and Design Guidance.
• Lead the production and updating of Mechanical Technical Specifications and support related design guidance.
• Present papers to the Property Standards Board.
• Review Derogation Requests and provide recommendations.
• Draft Estates Technical Notices as directed.
• Manage technical enquiries to the Standards Team.
• Advise on construction technical standards across the estate.
• Assist with testing and approval of M&E products and elements.
• Comment on M&E aspects of mandates, business cases, RFIs, and Notices of Change.

Expectations

Post holders should demonstrate commitment to continuous improvement, leading change, and performance enhancement. Strong leadership, workload management, analytical skills, and decision-making are essential. Candidates must promote a culture of openness, honesty, and involvement, delivering results through empowerment and change management.