Mechanical Engineer

CARDIFF COUNTY COUNCIL; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority is seeking a qualified Mechanical Engineer to lead construction projects within the new Design, Construction, and Maintenance Team. The ideal candidate will ensure projects align with sustainability, quality, and budget requirements, contributing to improvements in community benefits and accessibility.

Responsibilities

• Lead a range of construction projects.
• Ensure projects meet sustainability and quality standards.
• Manage resources effectively within budget.

Job description

Due to a service area restructure, an excellent opportunity has arisen within the new Design, Construction and Maintenance (DCM) Team for a qualified Mechanical Engineer to lead a range of construction projects using both in-house and external resources.

The newly established DCM Team is responsible for designing and delivering a wide range of building-related projects across the Council’s school and corporate building estates. The team adopts a multi-disciplinary approach to ensure that the Council’s broad range of policy objectives are fully considered. These include sustainability, energy efficiency, health and safety, waste management, carbon reduction, social inclusion, community benefits, wellbeing, and accessibility. The goal is to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.