Overview
Engineering Design & Performance Manager (Mechanical) role at Co-op. This role provides technical guidance in respect of mechanical building engineering services to our diverse property portfolio, advising on engineering strategy, maintenance, design standards, technical specifications and compliance obligations across the Co-op.
Base pay range
Engineering Design & Performance Manager (Mechanical)
£55,000 - £65,000 plus benefits (Work Level 5)
Manchester city centre
Responsibilities
* Help us keep our engineering standards up to date by reviewing, updating, and managing them across the business and provide technical assurance from a compliance perspective against Co-op legal obligations.
* Lead technical sign-off for projects, ensuring everything meets engineering standards.
* Identify trends and opportunities to improve processes, especially in investment workstreams.
* Lead on technical matters internally, supporting cost-saving initiatives by coordinating value engineering efforts.
* Support property delivery teams, visiting construction sites to carry out quality inspections.
* Drive change by exploring new ideas and innovations—from supplier visits to market research—toward sustainability and net-zero goals.
* Build relationships across the business and develop your own professional growth with autonomy.
Qualifications
* A degree in a relevant mechanical engineering discipline and either a Chartered Engineer status or working towards ECUK registration.
* Detailed knowledge of legal compliance, ideally in heating, ventilation, air conditioning, LEV, gas and water hygiene (P901, P903 preferred).
* Extensive knowledge of current Building Regulations, mechanical systems, design, specification, and maintenance requirements.
* Excellent communication and engagement skills with the ability to build relationships with internal and external partners.
* Experience working with large and complex organisations with a diverse property portfolio.
Benefits
* Annual bonus (based on personal and business performance).
* 28 days holiday (rising to 32 with service) plus bank holidays.
* Pension with up to 10% employer contributions.
* Private healthcare.
* Access to a subsidised onsite gym (at Manchester HQ).
* Coaching and training to support career development.
* Wagestream app providing access to earned wage advances.
Diversity & Inclusion
We are actively building diverse teams and welcome applications from everyone. We can make reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process and participate in the Disability Confident scheme. We will offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for a job under the scheme. If you need adjustments, we will discuss them during the application process.
You can find out more about our recruitment process at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process. Details about the Disability Confident scheme and our commitments to diversity and inclusion are available on Co-op’s site.
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