Job Description

ASSISTANT MECHANICAL ENGINEER (BUILDING SERVICES)

Carbon60 is looking to recruit an experienced Assistant Mechanical Engineer (Building Services) to support the delivery of mechanical building services projects for a public sector organisation based in Preston.

ROLE: Assistant Mechanical Engineer (Building Services)

PAY RATE: £16.70/ per hour PAYE

CONTRACT TYPE: Temporary (27th July - October)

LOCATION: Preston (Agile / Hybrid Working - attendance at County Hall required as business needs dictate)

THE ROLE:

The successful candidate will support the delivery, design, specification, and project management of mechanical building services projects across a diverse property portfolio. Working as part of a multidisciplinary Building Design Team, you will assist in managing planned and reactive building services works while providing technical support across a range of mechanical systems.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with a strong background in building services who combines practical engineering knowledge with good IT and administrative skills. Candidates with either a mechanical or electrical building services background will be considered, provided they have experience working across building services environments.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Support the delivery of mechanical building services projects from design through to completion

Manage small-scale building services projects, ensuring delivery within programme, budget, and quality expectations

Respond to reactive issues involving heating, hot water, electrical services, and other critical building systems by coordinating contractors and ensuring timely resolution

Assist with the design and specification of mechanical building services including heating, ventilation, air conditioning, hot water, gas, BMS, and legionella mitigation systems

Provide technical advice and guidance to internal stakeholders and multidisciplinary project teams

Liaise with contractors, consultants, suppliers, and internal departments throughout project delivery

Support Building Services Engineers and the Principal M&E Engineer in delivering ongoing maintenance and project work

Act as Duty Engineer on a rota, providing a point of contact for reactive maintenance issues

Monitor contractor performance and ensure works comply with current standards and regulations

Maintain accurate project records, reports, and documentation using internal maintenance systems and Microsoft Office applications

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Recognised vocational or professional qualification in Mechanical Building Services (or equivalent practical experience)

Experience delivering Mechanical Building Services projects or maintenance works

Good understanding of building services systems including heating, ventilation, air conditioning, hot water, gas, and BMS

Experience managing small-scale building services projects

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Good communication and stakeholder management abilities

Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Office applications

Experience using maintenance management systems such as PAMS, PPM systems, or similar CAFM portals

Valid DBS check (or willingness to obtain one)

DESIRABLE:

Experience working within the public sector or local authority environment

Membership of a relevant professional body (such as CIBSE or equivalent)

Experience managing external contractors and consultants

Knowledge of current building services legislation, regulations, and compliance standards

Experience across a broad range of building services disciplines including air conditioning, fire alarms, lifts, heating systems, and ventilation

Experience providing technical guidance across multidisciplinary engineering teams

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Agile and hybrid working arrangement

Office-based at County Hall with travel to sites as required

Working across a varied public sector property portfolio

Collaboration with internal design teams, contractors, consultants, and stakeholders

Participation in a Duty Engineer rota supporting reactive maintenance services

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Combination of office-based and site-based working

Site inspections across operational buildings

Occasional access to plant rooms, roof spaces, and service areas

Use of laptops, mobile devices, and surveying equipment

Travel between sites when required

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy