Estates Project Engineer — Mechanical Systems & Compliance

Kinetic plc; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days holidays

Pension 19%

Job summary

Kinetic plc in Manchester is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer (Building Services/FM sector) to lead mechanical service contracts and compliance. The role focuses on maintenance of mechanical and pressure systems, overseeing on-site contractors, and ensuring adherence to statutory requirements.

The successful candidate will coordinate inspections, support strategic maintenance, and keep design and installation records up to date, while driving improvements across the department.

Qualifications

• Solid mechanical engineering knowledge with building services or FM focus.
• Experience in managing mechanical service contracts and SLAs.
• Exposure to statutory regulations and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Organise contractor site inspections and manage contractors to maintain compliance and SLAs.
• Assist head of department with strategic and operational maintenance of site.
• Update mechanical standards, surveys, and project documentation.
• Ensure records, reports, designs, and installation specs comply with legislation and standards.
• Oversee reactive works while ensuring compliance and legal provisions are met.
• Manage risk assessments, method statements and permits to work.
• Produce monthly reports on ongoing compliance and department performance.

Skills

Contractor management

Statutory regulations

SLAs

Mechanical engineering

Education

Chartered Engineer

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Kinetic plc in Manchester is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer (Building Services/FM sector) to lead mechanical service contracts and compliance. The role focuses on maintenance of mechanical and pressure systems, overseeing on-site contractors, and ensuring adherence to statutory requirements.

The successful candidate will coordinate inspections, support strategic maintenance, and keep design and installation records up to date, while driving improvements across the department.