Mechanical Engineer - #191372

Salary

Grade 7 (£40,266 - £45,147 per annum)

Basis

Full time

Job category/type

Administrative and support, Professional and managerial

Date posted

16/06/2026

Job reference

R8143

Permanent, 37 hours per week
The award-winning Estates and Facilities Property Services Team is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join our professional and dedicated team. This exciting and varied role is responsible for ensuring the safe, compliant, and efficient operation of mechanical building services across our estate, supporting an excellent environment for students, staff, and visitors
As Mechanical Engineer, you will take a leading role in the operation, maintenance, and development of mechanical services installations across University buildings. You will contribute to project design, specification development, tender documentation, contractor supervision, and ensuring statutory and safety compliance for building systems, plant, and equipment
You will work collaboratively with internal colleagues, external contractors, and consultants, demonstrating strong communication, problem solving, and relationship management skills
We are looking for a candidate with the following:

• Degree-level education in Building Services or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Member of the Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE).
• Managing Safely (IOSH) certification.
• P901 Legionella – Management and Control of Building Hot and Cold Water Services certification, or equivalent experience.
• Chartered Member of the Chartered Management Institute, or requirement to commence this within 12 months.
• Strong IT competency, including Microsoft Office.

We offer an excellent employment package including hybrid working, blending a mix of remote and on-campus working (dependent on work duties)
The University is deeply committed to equality and diversity for all its students and staff. We seek to be diverse and inclusive, supporting individuals and groups to fulfil their potential and nurture a sense of belonging. We strive to be an accessible, inclusive employer, removing barriers for all. Find out more about our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, including our commitments and accreditations as a Disability Confident Employer, Stonewall Gold Award holder and Top 100 Employer, Athena SWAN Bronze Award holder and Race Equality Charter Bronze Award holder
Informal enquiries are welcome to Wayne Armitage, Maintenance Services Manager at [email protected]
For further details about this post and to make an application please visit: http://hud.ac/wsh
If you are a current student at the University, you are welcome to apply for part-time roles of 16 hours or less per week, unless you are a part-time postgraduate student, in which case you can also apply for full time roles, subject to any visa requirements.
For more information, please download the recruitment pack.