Strategic Mechanical Engineer Lead – Maintenance & Compliance

The Manchester Metropolitan University; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Manchester Metropolitan University is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to provide strategic leadership for mechanical maintenance and compliance across the university estate. You will shape maintenance programmes, lead in-house teams and collaborate with external contractors to safeguard assets and service continuity.

The role requires Chartered status or equivalent, with strong knowledge of gas and building services, regulatory standards and energy efficiency.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of mechanical and gas building services engineering.
• Strong understanding of regulatory compliance and safe systems of work.
• Proven experience delivering high-quality maintenance services through in-house teams and specialist supply chains.
• The ability to produce clear technical specifications and reports.
• Experience managing budgets, procurement activity and performance.

Responsibilities

• Leading planned and cyclical mechanical maintenance programmes
• Managing reactive maintenance priorities and operational risk
• Overseeing mechanical systems expenditure and performance indicators
• Ensuring statutory compliance and robust assurance aligned to frameworks such as SFG20 and structured asset data standards
• Acting as Responsible or Authorised Person for designated mechanical systems (as appointed)
• Chairing or contributing to relevant steering groups and safety panels
• Providing technical acceptance of mechanical project work and insurer inspection remediation

Skills

Mechanical services engineering

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Budget management

Education

Chartered status or equivalent

Job description

The Manchester Metropolitan University is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to provide strategic leadership for mechanical maintenance and compliance across the university estate. You will shape maintenance programmes, lead in-house teams and collaborate with external contractors to safeguard assets and service continuity.

The role requires Chartered status or equivalent, with strong knowledge of gas and building services, regulatory standards and energy efficiency.