Mechanical Building Services Engineer

We are a world class research-intensive university. We deliver teaching and learning of the highest quality. We play a leading role in economic, social and cultural development of the North East of England. Attracting and retaining high-calibre people is fundamental to our continued success.

The Role
We are looking for an experienced Mechanical Building Services Engineer to join our Estates and Facilities Improvements Team.

Join a leading, research-intensive university committed to delivering world-class education and driving positive change across the North East of England. At Newcastle University, we recognise that attracting and retaining exceptional talent is key to our continued success.

We offer a comprehensive employment package, including competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement, excellent pension scheme, and flexible working opportunities. Learn more about our benefits on our website.

This strategic role involves delivering high-quality, client-focused in-house design services for estate-related projects. This role involves developing and implementing mechanical building services solutions across a wide range of projects including laboratory fit-outs and infrastructure upgrades, ensuring alignment with client requirements and University standards. You'll focus on refurbishing and repurposing existing buildings to enhance the student and staff experience, support our long-term maintenance programme, and lead sustainability initiatives within the team.

Reporting to the Senior Building Services Engineer, you'll contribute to the design and delivery of both minor and major construction projects across the University's estate. You'll work closely with multi-disciplinary teams and stakeholders to manage competing priorities and influence project timelines.

We're seeking candidates with:

• A proven track record in mechanical building services engineering.
• Experience working within multi-discipline design teams.
• Strong project management and communication skills.
• A passion for sustainable construction and helping us achieve our Net Zero Carbon goals.

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you. To arrange an informal chat or visit, please contact: Adam Hamilton, Head of Improvements (Estates) on adam.hamilton@ncl.ac.uk.

To apply please upload your CV and covering letter, evidencing how your skills and experiences align to the person specification as outlined within the job description (available on the university's website, accessed by the 'Apply' button).

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