Mechanical Services Engineer

Job Title: Interim Mechanical Services Engineer

Location: North West, UK

Duration: Temporary/Interim

Pay: Inside IR35 – Circa £40 p/h

As the Interim Mechanical Services Engineer, you will join our Local Authority clients Building Services Team to oversee mechanical services response maintenance work and contribute to planned and capital improvement projects under the direction of the Building Service Manager. You will lead multi-disciplinary design teams to deliver improvement and refurbishment projects, conduct condition surveys, and contribute to the annual review of the Building Maintenance Programme. Additionally, you will be responsible for preparing specifications, tender documentation, and contract drawings, as well as managing all aspects of projects from inception to completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Technically assess and add detail to response repair requests, issue orders to contractors, monitor progress, and ensure adherence to established response time targets.
• Prepare specifications and tender documentation for maintenance, alteration, improvement, and construction works related to Council property.
• Produce tender and contract drawings using appropriate computer-aided design packages.
• Place orders with contractors, inspect on-site works, and validate accounts for completed works, including final account validation.
• Perform functions of the Contract Administrator as defined under various forms of contract.
• Commission and coordinate multi-disciplinary project teams.
• Manage all aspects of projects, from client requirements to final completion, including planning applications, building control approval, and defects inspections.
• Conduct condition surveys, inspections, and prepare associated reports under the direction of the Manager.

Experience/Qualifications

• Relevant experience in a similar working environment, demonstrating coordination of multi-disciplinary building services projects and response repair works simultaneously.
• Advanced knowledge of current legislative and good practices in facilities management.
• Proficiency in computer-based programs such as AutoCAD, NBS, NES, word processing, spreadsheets, databases, etc.
• HNC/HND in Building Services (or equivalent) and working towards Chartered Membership of CIBSE (or equivalent).

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying, please apply now and contact Joe O’Halloran at Spencer Clarke Group on 01772 954200 ASAP.