Mechanical Engineer - Denmark Hill

King's College London; Greater London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Technical training and development

Generous annual leave

Pension schemes

Health and wellbeing benefits

Job summary

King's College London is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to deliver high-quality maintenance across campus facilities. You will perform reactive and preventive maintenance on HVAC, water systems, and related equipment, ensuring safe and compliant operation of university buildings.

You will maintain records in CAFM, participate in audits, and engage in ongoing training. The role involves safety responsibilities and potential progression to authorised person status. This is a full-time post.

Qualifications

• Recognised mechanical qualifications, e.g., NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Knowledge of HVAC, hot/cold water systems, pumps, AHU/FCU, and chilled beams with fault-finding skills.
• Strong understanding of health & safety and statutory compliance in building maintenance.
• Experience in mechanical maintenance in large estates or complex facilities.
• IT literate with iPad, SharePoint, emails, MS Teams, and CAFM reporting.
• Knowledge of building services systems and safe working practices (incl. electrical).
• Legionella awareness and water hygiene training (HSG274 / L8).

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventive maintenance (PPM) on HVAC, boilers, pumps, ventilation, water systems and plumbing.
• Respond to reactive maintenance tasks, troubleshoot and resolve mechanical faults.
• Undertake minor mechanical installations and modifications.
• Ensure efficient operation of plant rooms and mechanical infrastructure.
• Ensure compliance with regulations (pressure systems, water hygiene, gas safety as applicable).
• Maintain accurate records using CAFM and other digital tools.
• Support water hygiene management and Legionella control procedures.
• Participate in audits and compliance reviews.
• Document work in real time using digital reporting tools.
• Coordinate with contractors and team members for maintenance activities.
• Provide feedback to improve service delivery and system performance.
• Attend training and qualify as Authorised/Responsible/Competent Person as required.
• Mentor apprentices or junior engineers.
• Be on the on-call rota (seven days) when required.

Skills

HVAC systems

Water systems

Fault finding

Building services

IT proficiency

Safety compliance

Legionella awareness

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering

Building Services qualification

Tools

CAFM reporting

SharePoint

iPad usage

Job description

About us:

At King's College London, our Engineering Team plays a critical role in ensuring our facilities are safe, efficient and well maintained to ensure our vibrant community is able to learn, innovate and shape the future. We're looking for a skilled and dedicated Mechanical Engineer to join our team.

About the role:

The Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for delivering a high-quality electrical maintenance service across the University. This includes carrying out both reactive and planned preventive maintenance (PPM), ensuring statutory compliance, identifying and resolving faults, and supporting the ongoing development of the maintenance function through training and real-time reporting systems.

The role will ensure completion of all mandated Health & Safety training, including eLearning modules, within required timeframes to maintain compliance with statutory and organisational standards.

• Carry out planned preventive maintenance (PPM) on a wide range of mechanical systems, including HVAC systems, boilers, pumps, ventilation ( AHU,FCU,CB) hot and cold-water systems, and plumbing installations.
• Respond promptly to reactive maintenance tasks, troubleshooting and resolving mechanical faults to maintain safe and efficient operation of university buildings.
• Undertake minor mechanical installations and modifications in accordance with relevant standards and specifications.
• Ensure efficient operation of plant rooms, mechanical infrastructure, and associated systems through routine inspection and servicing.
• Ensure all mechanical maintenance and repair work complies with relevant statutory regulations and industry standards (e.g. pressure systems, water hygiene, gas safety where applicable).
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, inspections, and statutory compliance checks using the university's CAFM (Computer-Aided Facilities Management) app.
• Support water hygiene management, including temperature monitoring and flushing, in line with L8 / Legionella control procedures as well as carry out water hygiene risk assessment remedials.
• Participate in audits and compliance reviews as needed.
• Accurately document work carried out in real time using digital reporting tools or mobile devices.
• Communicate effectively with contractors and team members to coordinate maintenance activities.
• Provide feedback on recurring issues or inefficiencies to help improve service delivery and system performance.
• Undertake ongoing technical training and statutory certification to maintain up-to-date knowledge of best practices and legal requirements.
• Attend toolbox talks, health & safety briefings, and compliance training sessions.
• To undertake training and qualify as Authorised/Responsible/Competent Persons as required.
• Support apprentices or junior engineers with knowledge-sharing and mentorship where appropriate.
• Form part of the dedicated-on call engineering team with scheduled / rota on call weeks. Required to be available for seven days to take calls, attend site when required to investigate and deal with reported issues. Unresolved issues need to be escalated to duty manager as and when required.

In addition to working in a dynamic environment, King's College London offers many benefits including:

• A comprehensive range of technical training and personal development to help you thrive and progress
• A generous annual leave allowance to support a healthy work-life balance
• Competitive pension schemes plus access to exclusive discounts on shopping etc
• A wide range of health and wellbeing benefits

This is a full time post (35 hours per week), and you will be offered an indefinite contract

About you:

To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:

Essential criteria

1. Recognised mechanical qualifications (e.g. NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering / Building Services / Plumbing & Heating or equivalent)
2. Knowledge of mechanical systems such as HVAC, hot and cold water systems, pumps, air handling units, FCU and chilled beams supported by strong fault-finding skills
3. Good understanding of health and safety requirements and statutory compliance in building maintenance
4. Experience in a mechanical maintenance role, preferably in a large or complex estate environment
5. IT literate - Use of iPad / SharePoint / Emails / MS Teams / CAFM reporting
6. Good knowledge and understanding of building services systems and safe working practices (inclusive of electrical systems)
7. Legionella awareness and water hygiene training (HSG274 / L8)

Desirable criteria

1. Experience working in an education, healthcare or public sector environment
2. Understanding of energy efficiency or BMS (Building Management System) operation
3. Steam / Pressure Systems Authorised Person and/or maintain and operation of steam plant
4. C&G's Level 2 Award in FGas and ODS regulations: Category I (2079-11)
5. Level 2 Diploma in Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Systems

Downloading a copy of our Job Description

Full details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the page. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process.

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