Mechanical Engineer

Daniel Owen Ltd; Exeter; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join a forward-thinking estates department. The role offers hybrid working, with a minimum of 3 days onsite. Key responsibilities include delivering mechanical building services and supporting low carbon projects. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience in building services engineering. Competitive salary and sector-leading benefits offered.

Benefits

41 days leave per year

Flexible working options

Numerous retail discounts

Onsite gyms

Cycle to work scheme

Maternity leave (up to 26 weeks full pay)

Paternity leave (up to 6 weeks full pay)

Qualifications

• Strong background in building services engineering, estates, or facilities management.
• Experience in delivering and managing maintenance contracts.
• Knowledge of low carbon/renewable technologies (desirable).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver mechanical building services engineering and manage maintenance contracts.
• Support the University's Carbon Management Strategy through low and zero carbon projects.
• Work on major new build projects and refurbishments.
• Collaborate with various teams to achieve objectives.
• Liaise with external consultants and contractors.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Building services engineering

Stakeholder management

Education

Relevant qualifications in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer
Location: Exeter

Industry: building and construction
Salary: £42,882 - £45,413 per Annam
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

Daniel Owen are currently recruiting for a Mechanical Engineer to join the Estates Services team for one of our key clients. This is a permanent opportunity offering a competitive salary, sector-leading benefits, and the chance to be part of a forward-thinking estates department driving towards Net Zero 2040.

This role offers hybrid working, with a minimum of 3 days on site per week.

Responsibilities

• Deliver mechanical building services engineering and manage maintenance contracts.

• Support the University\'s Carbon Management Strategy through low and zero carbon projects, renewable technologies, and decolonisation programmes.

• Work on major new build projects, refurbishments, long-term maintenance, and smaller capital works.

• Collaborate with the Sustainability Team, Built Estate, Space Management, and Administrative teams.

• Liaise with external consultants, contractors, and stakeholders across the University.

• Contribute to the delivery of net zero by 2040.

Requirements

• Relevant qualifications in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services.

• Strong background in building services engineering, estates, or facilities management.

• Experience in delivering and managing maintenance contracts.

• Knowledge of low carbon/renewable technologies (desirable).

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Benefits

• 41 days leave per year (including bank holidays and additional University closure days).

• Flexible working options to support work-life balance.

• Numerous retail discounts at leading high-street and online retailers.

• Onsite gyms at all campuses and a cycle to work scheme.

• Sector-leading family policies:

  • Maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay)

  • Paternity leave (up to 6 weeks full pay)

  • Fertility Treatment Policy