Lead Mechanical Building Services Engineer

Open Ended Contract - Permanent; Full Time Hours - 35 Hours Per Week.

The Opportunity:

The Estates Department of the University of Edinburgh is recruiting for a Lead Mechanical Building Services Engineer within the Estates Operations team. The successful candidate will lead the mechanical team to provide professional services to the University.

Reporting to the Head of Building Services, you will manage the activities of the Mechanical Building Services section including motivating and guiding staff to promote high output and technical competence.

This position will also play an important role in contributing to the strategic direction of the University as we move towards achieving our sustainability goals of becoming zero carbon by 2040.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a department which is committed to supporting the University in achieving excellence.

Salary negotiable.

Your Skills and Attributes For Success:

Educated to degree level or equivalent, with a building services related Professional qualification i.e. MCIBSE, MIET or CEng, or equivalent experience.

Extensive practical experience and relevant technical knowledge including major construction projects.

A strong and up to date knowledge of professional building services, engineering guidelines and current legislation.

Flexible, collaborative, customer focused approach.

Strong communication and influencing skills.

A thorough practical understanding of Health and Safety legislation and management.

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