Senior Mechanical Estates Engineer - Hybrid Leadership

Burman Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Burman Recruitment is seeking a Senior Mechanical Estates Project Engineer for a prestigious public institution in North East England, operating in a hybrid setup. The role focuses on providing technical leadership, managing a team of mechanical engineers, and overseeing major capital and infrastructure projects essential to the estate’s safety, compliance, and future-readiness.

You will lead a team, influence long-term planning, ensure regulatory compliance, and manage budgets while

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant engineering discipline or equivalent building services experience.
• Proven experience managing mechanical building services infrastructure and leading technical teams.
• Strong knowledge of statutory compliance, health & safety, and financial management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of mechanical engineering professionals, managing service performance and engineering budgets.
• Drive the technical delivery of major infrastructure and capital projects, ensuring value for money and sustainability.
• Influence long-term estate planning, drive continuous improvement, and maintain regulatory and statutory compliance.
• Collaborate with internal teams, external consultants, and contractors to maintain high service standards.

Skills

Team leadership

Budget management

Project delivery

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Burman Recruitment is seeking a Senior Mechanical Estates Project Engineer for a prestigious public institution in North East England, operating in a hybrid setup. The role focuses on providing technical leadership, managing a team of mechanical engineers, and overseeing major capital and infrastructure projects essential to the estate’s safety, compliance, and future-readiness.

You will lead a team, influence long-term planning, ensure regulatory compliance, and manage budgets while