Mechanical Services Manager – Safe, Compliant Estate Ops

Cardiff University; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK university seeks a Mechanical Services Manager to oversee critical mechanical systems and ensure compliance with health and safety standards. The successful candidate will lead a team and manage contractors within an operationally complex environment. Applicants should have technical qualifications in Mechanical Building Services Engineering, experience in contract management, and strong problem-solving skills. This full-time role offers generous leave, pension contributions, and a salary range of £51,753 to £56,535 per annum, with some flexibility for home working.

Benefits

Generous annual leave of 37 days

High employer pension contributions

Use of University’s leisure and cultural facilities

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Recognised technical training in Mechanical Building Services Engineering.
• Substantial experience in mechanical discipline.
• Experience in managing teams in a complex operational environment.
• Demonstrated experience in developing safe systems of work.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical services team for maintenance operations.
• Develop and update the Mechanical Safe Systems of Work.
• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations and industry standards.
• Act as an authorised person for mechanical systems.

Skills

Contract management

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Higher National Diploma (HND) or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

CAFM

BEMS

Job description

A leading UK university seeks a Mechanical Services Manager to oversee critical mechanical systems and ensure compliance with health and safety standards. The successful candidate will lead a team and manage contractors within an operationally complex environment. Applicants should have technical qualifications in Mechanical Building Services Engineering, experience in contract management, and strong problem-solving skills. This full-time role offers generous leave, pension contributions, and a salary range of £51,753 to £56,535 per annum, with some flexibility for home working.