Mechanical Manager

TN United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in facilities management is seeking a Mechanical Manager to oversee mechanical service delivery at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh. This full-time role involves managing maintenance, ensuring compliance, and mentoring a team in a healthcare environment. The ideal candidate will have experience in HVAC systems and relevant management qualifications. The company values diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from all backgrounds.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus public holidays

Life Cover (2x annual salary)

Employee discounts

Learning opportunities

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Management or supervisory experience required.
• Knowledge of SHTMs and health & safety qualifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage maintenance for mechanical systems, ensuring compliance.
• Serve as primary contact for technical issues and escalations.
• Mentor and develop the mechanical team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Compliance

Education

HVAC Systems Apprenticeship

Formal Technical Qualifications

Tools

Health & Safety Standards

Job description

Equans is seeking a Mechanical Manager to join our team at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh. This is a full-time, permanent role working 37.5 hours per week, offering a competitive salary and excellent benefits.

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Mechanical Manager to lead the mechanical service delivery for systems including Ventilation (LEVs, Fire Dampers), Air Conditioning, Refrigeration, Boilers, Generators, Water Systems, and more. You will oversee essential building services across a healthcare estate, ensuring performance, compliance, and safety to support patient care.

Responsibilities

1. Manage planned and reactive maintenance for all mechanical systems, ensuring compliance with SLAs and KPIs.
2. Oversee health & safety for the mechanical team and service partners, including Toolbox Talks.
3. Serve as the primary contact for escalations and technical issues.
4. Maintain relationships with stakeholders, ensuring effective communication.
5. Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory standards, including SHTMs.
6. Support HR processes, team development, and performance management.
7. Contribute to project technical input and asset lifecycle planning.
8. Produce management reports with data insights.
9. Mentor and develop the mechanical team, promoting best practices and a collaborative culture.

What We Offer

Competitive salary and benefits, including:

• 25 days annual leave plus public holidays
• Life Cover (2x annual salary)
• Employee discounts, cycle scheme, CSR days
• Learning opportunities, referral rewards, employee networks
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and mental wellbeing support

Candidate Requirements

• Apprenticeship or training in HVAC systems, with relevant experience
• Formal technical and management qualifications
• Management or supervisory experience
• Healthcare environment experience (advantageous)
• Appointed Persons Status (or ability to obtain AP (Vent))
• Knowledge of standards including SHTMs
• Membership of relevant bodies (e.g., IHEEM)
• Health & Safety qualifications (e.g., NEBOSH, IOSH)
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Disclosure Scotland check

About Us

Equans provides sustainable facilities management, energy, and digital services across the UK, Ireland, and globally. We are committed to operational excellence, diversity, and inclusion, fostering a supportive workplace culture.

Next Steps

If interested, please apply through our platform. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and those with protected characteristics. We are committed to an inclusive culture where everyone’s voice is valued.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. No relocation package is provided. Certain roles may require a Disclosure check.