Project Engineer (Mechanical)

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL; Winchester; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading local authority in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join their planned maintenance team. This position involves designing and managing diverse Mechanical Engineering projects across a variety of public buildings. The successful candidate will have a mechanical engineering background, experience in client relationship management, and a strong commitment to public service. The role offers hybrid working arrangements, flexible hours, and generous benefits, making it an attractive opportunity for a dedicated professional.

Benefits

Generous annual leave plus bank holidays

Hybrid working flexibility

Discounts for gyms and retailers

Employer Pension Contribution

Opportunities for skill development

Qualifications

• Recent relevant experience in design of building services and maintenance.
• Ability to manage client relationships and deliver against financial budgets.
• Passion for delivering public services with a collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Design, manage, and deliver Mechanical Engineering projects.
• Inspect engineering works on site during construction.
• Work across various public building projects.

Skills

Mechanical engineering background (building services)

Client relationship management

Financial awareness

Health and safety compliance

Network building

Education

Relevant engineering qualifications

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Engineering professional to join the planned maintenance team within our Property Services Operations function

The Role:

As aMechanical Design Engineer, your main function will involve the design, management and delivery of Building Services Mechanical Engineering projects, working on your own or with other professional disciplines such as architects, structural engineers, interior designers and quantity surveyors etc. Duties will also include inspection of the engineering works on site during construction through to completion on a range of our public buildings.

What you’ll do:

You will work across the whole diverse portfolio of public buildings including schools, corporate offices, historic buildings, libraries, country parks, museums, highway depots, activity centres, Hillier Gardens and farms, which offers a constant variety for an engineer looking to broaden their experience. In addition, the building occupiers range from tenants to critical services such as care homes and a range of internal clients.

What we’re looking for:

You will be suitably qualified with a mechanical engineering background (building services) and be able to evidence recent relevant experience in design of building services and maintenance; managing client relationships; owning and delivering against financial budgets; and ensuring compliance in respect of health, safety and risk management.
You will be passionate about delivering public services with a collaborative and empathetic approach. You will be financially aware and flexible, able to meet the changing requirements of the role in line with service priorities. Self-motivated, you will be able to effectively manage and prioritise a busy workload. A good networker, with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships across a broad span of stakeholders and clients.

Why join us?

Hampshire County Council is recognised nationally as one of the highest performing local authorities in the UK. We are a modern, forward-looking local authority, it offers a pleasant, supportive, and collaborative working environment.
You will also be provided with:

• Hybrid working: This role is based in Winchester with a hybrid working arrangement consisting of office, site and home working, all to suit operational requirements. Currently most teams work in Winchester one day a week, and then with one additional Friday a month.
• Flexible and family friendly working patterns such as part time, compressed hours, flexi leave, accrued extra working hours.
• Generous annual leave plus bank holidays and paid sick leave.
• Discounts for gyms, retailers such as Apple, car hire, insurances, holidays, hotels, theatres, theme parks, restaurants, and eyecare.
• Generous Employer Pension Contribution
• Opportunities to develop your skills and experience, informally, or formally.
• Part time work is considered (please state your preferred working pattern on your application).
• Opportunities to make a difference and receive support through staff networks for parents, carers, and people with protected characteristics.
• The support of a wider team who will value you and what you achieve.

To find out more about what we can offer you in return, please see our benefits package.