Project Delivery Engineer

University of Leicester; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Leicester invites applications for the position of Projects Delivery Engineer within its Estates Team. This role involves managing electrical and mechanical installation projects on campus, ensuring high-quality delivery and compliance with design standards. The successful candidate will collaborate with contractors and consultants while prioritizing effective project management and asset assessment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent pension

Generous leave

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Significant experience in delivering mechanical and electrical projects.
• Good understanding of asset assessment and construction processes.
• Self-motivated and results-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee electrical and mechanical installation projects.
• Act as a liaison between contractors and subcontractors.
• Ensure design compliance and quality of installations.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Problem Solving

Knowledge of British Standards

Attention to Detail

Job description

Grade 8 - £32,546 - £40,497 per annum, pro-rata if part-time
Leicester
Full-time or job share, Permanent
37.5 hours per week
Vacancy ID: 11145

About the role

We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Projects Delivery Engineer to join our Estates Team. The role involves managing and overseeing electrical and mechanical installation projects across the University campus. You will act as a key liaison between the Principal Contractor and subcontractors, assessing the quality of installations and ensuring design compliance. Collaboration with design consultants to resolve issues on site or during the design stage is essential. You will work with project and asset management teams to ensure successful delivery and high quality of projects, primarily involving refurbishments and adaptations. Given the infrastructure and engineering-led buildings, assessing mechanical and electrical installation quality is critical to project success.

About you

You should have significant experience in delivering and overseeing mechanical and electrical projects, with a good understanding of asset assessment, reporting techniques, and issue resolution on site. Knowledge of construction processes, project procedures, legislation, and standards such as British Standards, Building Regulations, and Health and Safety is required. You must be self-motivated, communicative, and results-oriented.

Additional information

Informal inquiries can be made to Neil Loxton, Assistant Director of Estates – Projects and Planning, at [e-mail].

Closing date: midnight on 30 June 2025

Interviews: 17 July 2025

Applications for job share will be considered.

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