Senior Technical Engineer Mechanical

University of York - Computer Science; York (IL); Hybrid; GBP 57,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Technical Engineer Mechanical to enhance its campus facilities. This role requires a Masters degree and Chartered Membership, focusing on improving safety and functionality across diverse projects. You will manage engineering teams, diagnose technical issues, and ensure compliance with best practices. The position offers a flexible working environment, allowing for some remote options, and emphasizes inclusivity and diversity in its hiring practices. If you are a proactive engineer looking to make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Masters degree or extensive practical experience required.
• Chartered membership of a relevant professional body is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-discipline project teams on complex engineering projects.
• Advise on best practices for asset management and safety.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Project Management

Technical Leadership

Budget Management

Problem Diagnosis

Education

Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Chartered Membership

Job description

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Department: Directorate of Technology, Estates and Facilities

Salary: £57,422 - £66,537 per year

Grade: Grade 8

Contract status: Open

Hours of work: Full-time

Based at: University of York campus (with some remote working options available)

Interview date: TBC

Posted Date: 30/04/2025

Apply by: 14/05/2025

Job Reference: 14062

Role Description

We are looking for a Masters degree qualified Chartered Mechanical Engineer to join our Estates team to help develop our expanding campus. Estates Services manages an exciting and diverse range of capital and revenue developments, with a current programme of around £50m. Your role will be key to defining and implementing changes to improve the safety, reliability, and functionality of our properties and other assets, ensuring safety is maintained at all times whilst providing effective and value-added systems of work. The role will deliver a large and varied range of works across the capital and revenue portfolio.

• Take the technical lead using refined skills and knowledge to interpret and implement solutions to technical issues or opportunities for improvement. Collaborate with senior management, University stakeholders, and external service providers to advise on appropriate engineering options to meet required objectives.
• Provide technical vision and expertise and a specialist advisory service to in-house staff, departments, and external contractors carrying out works on campus in normal, abnormal, and emergency situations. Respond to major system failures and requests for support by technical staff out of hours. Diagnose faults, maintenance, and repair of equipment and systems of a specialist engineering nature.
• Advise on best practice in the management of the University's assets to ensure safety is maintained at all times whilst providing effective and value-added safe systems of work. Implement opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Project manage from inception through to the end of defects liability a variety of large and complex engineering projects. Lead multi-disciplined project teams and liaise with in-house staff and external consultants.
• Act as main budget holder. Develop budget requirements to programme works and address ongoing and long-term maintenance operations.
• Diagnose faults, maintenance, and repair of equipment and systems of a specialist engineering nature.
• Apply experience and up-to-date knowledge for tendering, procurement, management, and purchasing of complex engineering equipment and associated service contracts, and their integration into planning schedules. Implement strategies dictated by changes in legislation.

Department

This role is based in the Directorate of Technology, Estates & Facilities (DTEF). Our department provides services and facilities to staff, students, and visitors. The Estates Development Team is responsible for campus ownership and development, supporting the wider DTEF team.

Role

The Senior Technical Engineer Mechanical role provides strategic vision and technical expertise across the specified discipline. It offers advisory services to in-house staff and departments in various situations. The role involves maintaining and improving the University’s assets, ensuring safety, and delivering a wide range of works across the capital and revenue portfolio.

Skills, Experience & Qualification Needed

• Masters Degree in a relevant discipline or suitable extensive practical experience.
• Chartered Membership of a relevant professional body.
• Minimum 3 years experience in an estates/facilities role.
• Experience managing multi-discipline engineering teams alongside your own expertise.

Interview date: TBC

For informal enquiries: please contact Tony Watson at [e-mail]

The University values diversity and inclusivity and encourages applications from underrepresented groups, including those identifying as Black, Asian, or from Minority Ethnic backgrounds, and women in senior roles. We offer flexible working arrangements and inclusive facilities.