Senior Mechanical Services Engineer

Luton Borough Council; Luton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority seeks a Senior Mechanical Services Engineer to lead mechanical design on diverse building projects in Luton. Candidates should have strong experience in mechanical services, project management, and compliance with regulations. This permanent position offers a salary of £45,718 - £48,710 plus benefits including generous leave options and a pension scheme.

Benefits

25 to 32 days' annual leave

Pension scheme with employer contributions

Generous relocation package

Flexible working options

Unlimited training and support access

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in mechanical services engineering and project delivery.
• Proficient in producing documentation for Building Control applications.
• Understanding of CDM regulations and statutory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design on building projects from concept to completion.
• Collaborate with architects and engineers for project execution.
• Ensure designs meet sustainability and regulatory standards.
• Manage project budgets and timelines effectively.

Skills

Mechanical design

Project management

Building regulations compliance

CAD/BIM software proficiency

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering

Job description

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About the job

Salary: £45,718 - £48,710 a year plus £3,203 car benefit allowance
Hours per week: 37
Contract type: Permanent

Are you a highly motivated Mechanical Engineer with a passion for delivering sustainable, technically sound building services solutions? We are looking for a Senior Mechanical Services Engineer to join our dynamic Project Design & Delivery (PDD) Team within Property and Infrastructure.

In this role, you will work closely with the Building Services Engineering Manager and other construction professionals to lead the mechanical services design on a wide range of building projects. These include LBC schools, corporate offices, housing, and community assets.

You'll play a key role in ensuring that all assigned projects meet technical, environmental, sustainability, programme, and financial criteria - while contributing to the ongoing development of our built environment.

What you'll be doing:

• Leading on the mechanical design aspects of building projects from concept through to completion
• Collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team of architects, engineers, and project managers
• Supporting the delivery of high-quality, sustainable mechanical systems in new and existing buildings. This includes public health systems and heating cooling and ventilation systems (HVAC).
• Ensuring designs comply with current regulations, best practice, and council standards
• Contributing to feasibility studies, design reports, and tender documentation
• Helping to manage project budgets and timelines in alignment with overall delivery goals

About you

You are an experienced Mechanical Services Engineer with a strong track record of delivering and managing complex building services projects. You bring demonstrable expertise in contract administration and a solid understanding of your responsibilities under the role of Planning Supervisor. Proficient in mechanical design and calculations, you are confident in preparing documentation to support Building Control applications, particularly in line with Part L1 and L2 requirements.

Your technical skillset includes the ability to produce accurate drawings and schematics using CAD / BIM based software, and you are well-versed in current legislation and statutory requirements, including CDM regulations and asbestos regulations. With a degree in Mechanical Engineering / Building Services Engineering - or equivalent qualifications or verifiable work-based experience - you combine technical knowledge with excellent organisational skills, enabling you to manage conflicting demands, meet fee targets, and deliver to tight deadlines.

About us

Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision - that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty - is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.

The people of Luton depend heavily on this council - and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?

We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our borough

Application Process

On occasions, we may close a vacancy early due to a very high number of applications being received.

Benefits

We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include:

- From 25 to 32 days' annual leave: linked to length of service and grade
- Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave
- Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area
- Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant
- Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)
- Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home
- Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns
- Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways
- Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons
- Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel