Building Services Engineer - Mechanical

Barnsley Council; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Local Government Pension Scheme

Job summary

Barnsley Council is seeking an experienced Mechanical Building Services Engineer to join our Property & Construction teams, supporting safe, compliant and sustainable buildings across the Council’s portfolio.

You will design, specify, inspect and manage mechanical and electrical building services for a diverse range of assets, including new builds, refurbishments and lifecycle projects, collaborating with consultants, contractors and service users.

Qualifications

• Qualified Building Services engineer with capability to work across complex assets.
• Experience on building services within complex buildings.
• Knowledge of BS, HTM, CIBSE guidance and related standards.
• Experience collaborating with consultants and contractors.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional mechanical and/or electrical engineering advice across assets and capital projects.
• Lead and contribute to the design, specification and review of building services systems (mechanical).
• Ensure statutory compliance across gas, electrical safety, legionella, ventilation and BMS.
• Manage surveys, condition assessments and feasibility studies.
• Support procurement and contract management, including monitoring contractor performance.
• Oversee site inspections, commissioning and handover of building services installations.
• Contribute to sustainability, energy efficiency and decarbonisation initiatives.
• Prepare technical reports, specifications and briefing documents.

Skills

Building Services

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Problem-solving

BS/HTM/CIBSE knowledge

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical or Electrical)

Job description

Position reference: 50128645

Directorate: Place | Service: Assets

Salary: £44,253 - £47,665

Working Arrangements: On Site Working, Monday to Friday

Hours per week: 37

Contract type: Permanent

We are happy to talk flexible working arrangements with you, please get in touch .

See our range of Employee Rewards: Employee rewards and benefits

Closing date: 06/11/2026 a t 23:59

The successful candidate will be required to speak English to an appropriate standard.

This post requires a Basic Criminal Record Check

Prospective employees will be required to give a reasonable account of any significant periods (6 months or more in the past 3 years) of time living abroad.

Pensions Regulations have provisions to reduce pension payments in certain circumstances of those who return to work within local government service. If you are in receipt of a pension upon commencing employment with the authority, this may affect your pension entitlements and you should therefore seek advice from the relevant Pensions Authority.

At Barnsley Council you can start a career that makes a real difference to people’s lives, helping our council and residents to be the best they can be.

We’re an award-winning council and one of the biggest employers in the borough, supporting around 243,000 people. We put people at the heart of everything we do, and that includes our employees. As part of the team, we offer lots of benefits and rewards to support you to thrive and grow, like flexible working, employee discounts, support for your health and wellbeing, and opportunities for training and development to grow your career and develop your skills.

There’s so much happening in our thriving borough, and now’s the perfect time to join our excellent Property and Constructionteam as we work to make Barnsley the place of possibilities.

• We’re an award-winning team and one of the biggest employers in the borough supporting around 243,000 people.
• Working at Barnsley Council means being part of a team that makes a real difference to people’s lives, where you can develop the skills you need to make change happen.
• If you join the team you’ll receive great pay alongside an excellent pension scheme. With flexible working we’ll also support your work/life balance, helping you to adjust your hours and take time off when you need it.
• We’ll help you to develop your career and grow your skills with opportunities for training and development.
• There’s so much happening in our thriving borough and your talent and skills will help us make Barnsley the place of possibilities .
• Key to our success is working with our residents, partners, businesses and organisations and building these partnerships to bring about change in Barnsley.

About The Post

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Building Services Engineerto join our Property & Construction teams, supporting the delivery of safe, compliant and sustainable buildings across the Council’s diverse property portfolio.

You will play a key role in the design, specification, inspection and management of mechanical and electrical building services across a wide range of corporate, civic, commercial and community assets. This includes new build, refurbishment and lifecycle programmes, working closely with internal stakeholders, consultants, contractors and service users.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide professional mechanical and/or electrical engineering advice across Council property assets and capital projects
• Lead and contribute to the design, specification and review of building services systems (mechanical)
• Ensure statutory compliance across areas such as gas, electrical safety, legionella, ventilation and BMS
• Manage surveys, condition assessments and feasibility studies
• Support procurement and contract management, including monitoring contractor performance
• Oversee site inspections, commissioning and handover of building services installations
• Contribute to sustainability, energy efficiency and decarbonisation initiatives
• Prepare technical reports, specifications and briefing documents

About You

You will be a qualified and motivated Building Services professional with strong technical knowledge and a practical, problem‑solving approach.

You Will Have

• A recognised qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience)
• Proven experience working on building services systems within complex buildings
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, standards and best practice (e.g. BS, HTM, CIBSE guidance)
• Experience of working with consultants and contractors
• The ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skill

Desirable

• Chartered or working towards Chartered status (CIBSE / IET / IMechE or equivalent)
• Experience within a public‑sector or large corporate property environment
• Knowledge of sustainability, energy management and low‑carbon technologies

What We Offer

• A varied and rewarding role supporting buildings that matter to our communities
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Professional development and training support
• A supportive, multidisciplinary property and construction team

Why work for us?

Please ensure you view the job profile for this role, as you will need to demonstrate in your application form how you meet the required criteria.

We welcome the opportunity to have a chat about the role and are happy to address any questions you may have about flexible working arrangements, including as a result of caring responsibilities.

We're committed to creating a workplace where differences are valued and everyone truly feels able to be themselves. If you have any support needs during the recruitment process, please let us know.

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