Mechanical Building Services Engineer

Newcastle University; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research university in the UK is seeking an experienced Mechanical Building Services Engineer to enhance building services across various projects. This role involves delivering sustainable solutions and contributing to the long-term maintenance of the university's estate. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical engineering and project management skills. A competitive salary and flexible working options are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous holiday entitlement

Excellent pension scheme

Flexible working opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven track record in mechanical building services engineering.
• Experience working within multi-discipline design teams.
• Strong project management and communication skills.
• Passion for sustainable construction and achieving Net Zero Carbon goals.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, in-house design services for estate-related projects.
• Develop and implement mechanical building services solutions.
• Manage competing priorities and influence project timelines.
• Contribute to the design and delivery of construction projects.

Skills

Mechanical building services engineering

Project management

Communication skills

Sustainable construction

Job description

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Mechanical Building Services Engineer to join our Estates and Facilities Improvements Team.

Join a leading, research-intensive university committed to delivering world-class education and driving positive change across the North East of England. At Newcastle University, we recognise that attracting and retaining exceptional talent is key to our continued success.

We offer a comprehensive employment package, including competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement, excellent pension scheme, and flexible working opportunities. Learn more about our benefits on our website.

This strategic role involves delivering high-quality, client-focused in-house design services for estate-related projects. This role involves developing and implementing mechanical building services solutions across a wide range of projects including laboratory fit-outs and infrastructure upgrades, ensuring alignment with client requirements and University standards. You’ll focus on refurbishing and repurposing existing buildings to enhance the student and staff experience, support our long-term maintenance programme, and lead sustainability initiatives within the team.

Reporting to the Senior Building Services Engineer, you’ll contribute to the design and delivery of both minor and major construction projects across the University’s estate. You’ll work closely with multi-disciplinary teams and stakeholders to manage competing priorities and influence project timelines.

Candidate qualifications

• A proven track record in mechanical building services engineering
• Experience working within multi-discipline design teams
• Strong project management and communication skills
• A passion for sustainable construction and helping us achieve our Net Zero Carbon goals

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you. To arrange an informal chat or visit, please contact: Adam Hamilton, Head of Improvements (Estates) on [e-mail]

To apply please upload your CV and covering letter, evidencing how your skills and experiences align to the person specification as outlined within the job description.