Mechanical Project Engineer

University of Liverpool; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious Russell Group university in Liverpool is seeking a qualified Mechanical Project Engineer to support construction and maintenance projects. In this permanent, full-time role (35 hours per week), you will ensure projects meet quality standards and budget allocations. The position involves collaboration with various teams within the university to guarantee projects run safely and efficiently, while overseeing maintenance works to uphold rigorous technical standards.

Qualifications

• You should have a recognised Mechanical Services related qualification (e.g. NVQ 4, HNC).

Responsibilities

• Provide support to colleagues on construction and maintenance related projects.
• Ensure projects are delivered to acceptable standards and within budget.
• Oversee maintenance works to ensure quality and technical standards are met.

Education

Recognised Mechanical Services related qualification (e.g. NVQ 4, HNC)

Job description

You will report to the Senior Mechanical Engineer forming part of the Engineering Services Group led by and the Head of Engineering Services within the Estates Management Team under the stewardship of the Director of Estates and Infrastructure.

You will provide support to colleagues of Facilities, Residential and Commercial Services on all construction and maintenance related projects overseeing the process of projects being managed by the Universitys approved consultants and contractors, with a wide range of value bands.

You will work closely with Facilities Residential and Commercial Services, Capital and Minor Works Project Managers and Mechanical/Electrical Consultants and Maintenance Surveyors to ensure projects are delivered to acceptable standards, within the agreed programme and within the approved budget allocation in a safe way following the Health and Safety policies of the University.

You will also oversee or on an audit basis the maintenance works undertaken by the Universitys Measured Term Contractor to ensure that agreed quality and technical standards are met.

You will also assist Project Managers, Building and Quantity Surveyors with the commissioning and handover process to ensure that building facilities are fit for purpose when handed over to University departments and Facilities Residential and Commercial Services (FRCS).

Qualifications

• You should have a recognised Mechanical Services related qualification (eg NVQ 4, HNC etc).

About the Position

• An opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified and experienced Mechanical Project Engineer to join the University of Liverpool - a prestigious Russell Group university that is home to 22,000 students and over 6,000 academic and professional services employees.
• This is a permanent full-time post, 35 hours per week.