Mechanical Engineer (Building Services)

-; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent public sector organization in Edinburgh seeks a Mechanical Engineer to maintain and modernise mechanical systems. You will lead projects, develop lifecycle strategies, and ensure compliance with building services design standards. This hybrid role offers generous leave and a civil service pension scheme.

Benefits

Generous annual leave starting at 30 days

Civil Service pension scheme

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Proven experience overseeing installation, testing, and commissioning of complex mechanical services.
• Strong understanding of building services design standards and compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication skills to present technical information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and modernise mechanical and public health systems.
• Develop lifecycle strategies and lead feasibility studies.
• Influence design standards across a complex and historic estate.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder influence

Communication skills

Innovation in engineering solutions

Job description

Mechanical Engineer (Building Services)

What you’ll be doing

Join the UK Parliament and help shape the future of one of the most iconic estates in the world. As a Mechanical Engineer, you'll play a pivotal role in maintaining and modernising the mechanical and public health systems that keep Parliament running. From heating and ventilation to water treatment and specialist building services, you'll develop lifecycle strategies, lead feasibility studies, and influence design standards across a complex and historic estate. This is a unique opportunity to combine cutting‑edge engineering with heritage conservation, ensuring resilience and sustainability for generations to come.

This role is offered on a hybrid working basis, with an expectation of spending around 40% of your time on‑site.

Why Join Us?

• Generous annual leave starting at 30 days and rising to 35 after one year.
• Civil Service pension scheme with an average employer contribution of 27%.
• Flexible working options including enhanced parental leave, caring leave, and alternative working patterns.

What we’re looking for

• Proven experience overseeing installation, testing, and commissioning of complex mechanical services.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and influence stakeholders effectively.
• Strong understanding of building services design standards, procurement processes, and compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication skills to present technical information clearly to diverse audiences.
• A proactive approach to innovation and sustainability in engineering solutions.

Next Steps

If you would like to apply for this role, please submit an application providing evidence against the criteria outlined in this job description.