Mechanical Building Services Engineer

Loughborough University; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the UK is seeking a Mechanical Building Services Engineer to oversee maintenance and management of its mechanical infrastructure. You will assist in planning long-term maintenance and ensure that systems meet the highest standards. Ideal candidates will have hands-on experience in mechanical engineering and the ability to deliver maintenance effectively, contributing to a high-quality environment for an engaging academic community. Generous benefits and a collaborative team await you.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Access to exciting facilities

Competitive pay and pension schemes

Discounted gym memberships

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Recent experience in a mechanical engineering role focused on infrastructure.
• Strong technical skills to manage complex mechanical systems.
• Ability to perform maintenance and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning Long-Term Maintenance tasks for mechanical systems.
• Support delivery of new mechanical installations to maintain infrastructure.
• Collaborate with the Estates & Facilities Management team.

Skills

Mechanical engineering expertise

Planned and reactive maintenance

Technical compliance knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Full Time - Open ended

The University is seeking to make the appointment of a Mechanical Building Services Engineer to help plan and prepare the maintenance, management and operation of the mechanical infrastructure across the University’s diverse estate portfolio.

The postholder will assist the Senior Mechanical Building Services Engineer in the planning of Long-Term Maintenance tasks and the delivery of new mechanical installations to ensure that the University’s infrastructure and systems are proactively maintained to the highest quality and regulatory standards.

Successful candidates will have gained recent experience in a mechanical engineering role with responsibility for delivering planned and reactive maintenance and compliance regimes.

Strong technical skills are essential given the technical complexity and diversity of the mechanical infrastructure across the estate.

The position of Mechanical Building Services Engineer forms an integral part of the Estates & Facilities Management’s Maintenance, Engineering & Sustainability Team here at Loughborough University and we are seeking a customer focused individual who has strong interpersonal skills and is a dedicated team player.

Our Benefits

• Time off - generous holiday allowance, including 14 university closure days and bank holidays, with the option to buy extra through our holiday purchase scheme
• Where you work – access to a range of fantastic facilities with plenty of green space across our 523-acre East Midlands campus, plus an exciting community at our London campus on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
• Financial wellbeing – competitive pay, two excellent pension schemes, and everyday savings opportunities
• Support for you and those close to you - through our range of life event leave policies as well as access to an on-site nursery at our East Midlands campus, flexible and hybrid working options.
• Health and wellbeing – discounted gym memberships and access to world-class sporting facilities, including physiotherapy, plus healthcare offers such as eyesight testing and wellbeing support
• Travel and sustainability - access to our electric vehicle and cycle-to-work schemes, as well as a variety of travel offers to support sustainable commuting

Discover more about the full range of rewards and benefits at Loughborough University.

If this role sound of interest, we’d love to hear from you. Applications must be made via the Loughborough Website portal.

Informal enquiries should be made to Jonathan Cripps, Senior Mechanical Building Services Engineer.

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Interviews expected to take place W/C 2nd February 2026

We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process. If there are any additional adjustments, you’d like to request please contact Gina Evans, [e-mail]. We also offer reasonable adjustments on the job.