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Job Title: Mechanical Services Engineer
Location: Sheffield
Salary: Competitive
Contract Type: Full-time, Contract

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Mechanical Services Engineer to join our Estates and Facilities team. In this role, you will ensure that all mechanical plant and equipment across a diverse property portfolio are safe, reliable, and compliant with statutory requirements. You'll play a key part in maintaining high standards for planned maintenance and inspections, while supporting day-to-day operations and collaborating with colleagues on estate-wide activities.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee mechanical engineering works within your designated area, supporting other zones as needed.
Prioritise and manage reactive and planned maintenance requests, liaising with departments to agree on specific works.
Ensure statutory maintenance is completed on time (e.g., pressure systems, boiler servicing, LEVs) and maintain accurate records.
Issue instructions for maintenance works to internal teams or external contractors, ensuring compliance with legislation, health and safety standards, and organisational procedures.
Manage technical staff and contractors, inspecting works for quality, specification, and budget adherence.
Deliver minor project works, including preparing design briefs, specifications, tender documents, and supervising installations through to commissioning.
Process orders and invoices, ensuring value for money and adherence to budgetary controls.
Maintain effective communication with relevant stakeholders to support departmental operations.
Assist in the development and management of planned preventative maintenance programmes for all mechanical systems.
Support the implementation and management of maintenance contracts for systems such as BMS, fume cupboards, gas boilers, and specialist installations.
Participate in the on-call manager rota as required.

What We're Looking For

Strong experience in mechanical engineering within building services or estates management.
Knowledge of statutory compliance requirements for mechanical systems.
Ability to manage contractors and internal teams effectively.
Excellent organisational and communication skills.
Competence in preparing specifications, tender documents, and supervising works.

Why Join Us?

You'll be part of a team that manages a varied and challenging estate, including heritage buildings and modern, award-winning facilities. This is an opportunity to make a real impact by ensuring the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of our mechanical systems.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role via the link or email (email address removed)