Senior Mechanical Engineer
£500 per day Inside IR35 Umbrella
12 weeks initially 35 hours per week London
Are you a Mechanical Engineering Manager with strong experience across building services and commercial property? Have you managed mechanical compliance, contractors and projects across a large and varied property portfolio?
I'm currently working on a Senior Mechanical Engineering Manager opportunity within a London local authority, reporting directly to the Head of Technical Services. The role will lead a team of 6 mechanical engineers, responsible for delivering compliance, repairs and projects across a corporate and leisure estate of approximately 250 buildings.
The role:
- Lead and manage a team of 6 mechanical engineers
- Act as the Mechanical Engineering Lead for Technical Services
- Take responsibility for Legionella management
- Oversee PPM, compliance and day-to-day mechanical repairs
- Manage an annual programme of around 40-60 small projects, with a combined value of £3-4m
- Manage contractors and external contracts
- Provide technical troubleshooting and engineering expertise across a diverse property portfolio
- Work across a range of mechanical building services within corporate and commercial properties
What they're looking for:
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely relevant subject - essential
- Extensive experience within construction/building services
- Strong mechanical engineering experience across a commercial/corporate property portfolio
- Experience managing teams, contractors and contracts
- Strong understanding of mechanical compliance and building services
- Experience with Legionella management would be highly relevant
- Ability to troubleshoot complex mechanical issues across a varied estate
Location:: 160 Whitechapel Road, London, E1
Working pattern:: 2 days in the Town Hall, with 3 days at site meetings or working from home
Duration:: 12 weeks
Hours:: 35 per week
Rate:: £500 per day Limited/Umbrella, Inside IR35