Mechanical Building Maintenance Officer (Higher Professional Technical Officer)

NICS; Belfast; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization in Belfast is seeking a Mechanical Building Maintenance Officer to oversee various mechanical building services across government properties. The role includes managing PPM services, advising clients on mechanical issues, and ensuring compliance with standards and regulations. Candidates should have a relevant qualification and several years of experience in mechanical maintenance. This position requires travel across Northern Ireland to multiple sites, emphasizing the need for a valid means of transport.

Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience in mechanical maintenance works.
• Management and supervision of planned maintenance.
• Access to transport for site visits across Northern Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Manage mechanical related PPM services.
• Advise clients on mechanical issues.
• Liaise with professional and technical staff.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Building Services Engineering

Management & supervision

Mechanical maintenance works

Education

A Level 4 qualification in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering

A Level 5 qualification in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering

Degree or equivalent Level 6 qualification in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering

Job description

Mechanical Building Maintenance Officer (Higher Professional Technical Officer)

The HPTO Mechanical Building Maintenance Officer reports to a Senior Professional & Technical Officer (SPTO) in the provision of various aspects of mechanical building services to Government Departments, Agencies and the wider public sector. Please see employer website for full job details & person specification.

Responsibilities

• While the precise duties and responsibilities of an HPTO Mechanical Building Maintenance officer post will vary, it will involve varying degrees of the following activities / responsibilities.
• The management, direction & supervision of mechanical related PPM services in a wide range of public sector properties including the management and allocation of work.
• The delivery of remedial and other projects associated with mechanical PPM services and planned maintenance projects.
• Monitor, assess and report on the quality of contractor service delivery by various means including on-site inspections, reviewing contractual Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), consultation with clients, etc.
• Review and update asset database, adding and removing clients, properties and services as required.
• Directing and supervising contractors in undertaking works.
• Advising clients on a variety of mechanical related issues including planned preventative maintenance and sustainable development.
• Liaising with other professional and technical staff in the division and with client representatives to effectively maintain the client’s property estate to ensure satisfactory use for intended purpose and value for money.
• Providing assistance and guidance to clients to aid them in ensuring compliance with relevant industry standards, legislation and associated regulations.
• Maintaining branch performance and client delivery in compliance with all statutory, health and safety, policy, good practice requirements and associated guidance.
• Compliance with public sector procurement policy.
• The production of feasibility reports, designs and contract managing minor works, reactive and remedial projects.
• Maintaining and continuously developing professional knowledge and competence to provide a leading source of expertise and authoritative advice and ensure high professional standards and decision making.
• Creating, maintaining and enhancing effective working relationships.
• Contributing to NICS reform and contributing towards business improvement activities where appropriate.
• Any other relevant duties as required by line management.

Skills and Qualifications

• Applicants must have, by the closing date for applications: A Level 4 qualification in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering.
• AND a minimum of 3 years’ experience, in the delivery of mechanical maintenance works in a diverse and complex maintenance environment.
• Management & supervision of planned, preventative maintenance works, and related remedial projects; or the production of associated mechanical design.
• OR A Level 5 qualification in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering.
• AND a minimum of 2 years’ experience, in the delivery of mechanical maintenance works in a diverse and complex maintenance environment including one of the following areas:
• Management & supervision of planned, preventative maintenance works, and related remedial projects; or the production of associated mechanical design.
• OR a Degree or equivalent Level 6 qualification in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering.
• AND a minimum of 1 year’s experience, in the delivery of mechanical maintenance works in a diverse and complex maintenance environment including one of the following areas:
• Management & supervision of planned, preventative maintenance works, and related remedial projects; or the production of associated mechanical design.
• AND access to a form of transport so that the post holder can meet the full requirements of the post.
• Note that this includes regular visits to a wide range of sites (sometimes several sites in one day) which are spread across Northern Ireland, many of which are inaccessible by public transport.

Further Information

NICS application form only. Vacancy closing date 9th of January 2026 at 12 noon. Applications from Protestants, females, young people (people under the age of 35), people with a disability and people from minority communities are particularly welcomed for this post. All applications for employment are based strictly on the basis of merit.

Area: Derry or Londonderry
Closing date: 03 Dec 2025