Mechanical Engineer (Building Services)

-; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 57,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

A public institution in the UK is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to maintain and modernise mechanical systems. The role involves overseeing complex services, developing lifecycle strategies, and leading feasibility studies. Candidates should have strong experience and a proactive approach to innovation. Hybrid working is offered, with offices in Westminster, London.

Benefits

Generous annual leave starting at 30 days

Civil Service pension scheme with an average employer contribution of 27%

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• 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.
• A proactive approach to innovation and sustainability in engineering solutions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and modernise mechanical and public health systems for Parliament.
• Lead feasibility studies and influence design standards across the estate.

Skills

Oversight of installation, testing, and commissioning of mechanical services

Project management and stakeholder influence

Building services design standards knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Proactive approach to innovation and sustainability

Job description

Mechanical Engineer (Building Services)

Positions: 1

Band / Grade: A2

Salary: £57,865 - £68,159 per annum

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full Time

Location: Hybrid (remote and on-site - Westminster, London)

Leave entitlement: Starting at 30 days per annum, pro-rata

Closing Date: 19th November 2025 at 23:55

Job Description

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.

Find out more about working at the House of Commons.

Why Join Us?

In addition to your salary, we offer an attractive range of benefits including:

• 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

We're seeking an experienced engineer who thrives on complexity and collaboration. You'll bring:

• 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 the Job Description.

More information on the application process can be found here:

Applicants must ensure that anything submitted must be factually accurate. Plagiarism "can include presenting the ideas and experience of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own." Whilst candidates can make use of AI, they must do it truthfully. Where possible experience stated within the supporting statement should also be visible in the cv part of the application. Whilst we accept candidates may use AI tools within job applications, statements, and CVs; submissions must be truthful and relevant to experience.

More information on the role and the full criteria can be found in the Job Description.

Please note that most job offers will be made at the minimum of the salary range, other than in exceptional circumstances.

Please ensure that you anonymise your application by removing any identifiable factors from your CV or Supporting Statement.

We may close the vacancy prior to the closing date stated due to a high volume of applications.

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