Mechanical Engineer (Plumbing)
Location: University College London (UCL) - Stratford
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
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We are seeking a skilled Mechanical Engineer (Plumbing) to join our team at University College London. This role involves delivering high-quality plumbing and mechanical services across a diverse academic estate, ensuring compliance, safety, and operational efficiency. You will work on planned maintenance, reactive repairs, and support project activities within a multi-building environment.
Job Description
As part of VINCI Facilities, you will provide technical expertise in plumbing and mechanical systems across UCL’s complex estate, including laboratories, heritage buildings, and modern teaching facilities. The role requires strong diagnostic skills, adherence to water hygiene standards, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to maintain and improve critical infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
* Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on plumbing and water systems.
* Respond to breakdowns, leaks, and emergency call-outs promptly.
* Diagnose and repair faults in mechanical systems (calorifiers, pumps, valves, heating systems).
* Ensure compliance with building regulations and water hygiene standards.
* Support Legionella control procedures and maintain accurate records.
* Assist with installation, modification, and commissioning of plumbing systems.
* Collaborate on minor works and upgrade projects with contractors and project managers.
* Provide technical input on materials and equipment.
* Maintain accurate job records in CAFM systems.
* Participate in on-call rota and occasional out-of-hours work.
Essential Skills & Requirements
* NVQ Level 2 or 3 (or equivalent) in Plumbing or Mechanical Engineering.
* Proven experience in industrial/commercial plumbing within complex estates.
* Knowledge of heating systems, boilers, and calorifiers.
* Electrical safe working knowledge.
* Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
* Understanding of Legionella control and water regulations.
* Ability to interpret technical drawings and schematics.
* Competence with IT-based job management systems.
Desirable:
* Experience in education or research environments.
* Unvented hot water qualification (G3).
* IPAF, PASMA, or confined space training.
Personal Attributes
* Professional and customer-focused, able to work sensitively around academic activities.
* Reliable, self-motivated, and capable of working independently or as part of a team.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
* Committed to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
In return for your hard work we offer additional training and development, 26 days holiday (+ bank holidays), generous pension contribution, life assurance and much more.
We are VINCI Facilities – experts in the built environment. VINCI Facilities is a Facilities Management and Building Solutions provider, delivering cost-effective and sustainable bespoke solutions to customers in the public and private sectors. We are committed to working towards a lower carbon society, focusing on sustainable and innovative methods to exceed our partners' goals and add value for all stakeholders – and we were named the top-ranked FM service provider in the Sustainable FM Index for 2020. We put our people first. Always working as a team and collaborating from start to finish. We are the trusted expert in the built environment because we listen to our team and create a workplace that maximises their potential.
Fairness, Inclusion and Respect (FIR) at VINCI Facilities is about recognising and celebrating each other’s differences and what they bring to the team. Harnessing this diversity and applying the experiences, abilities and unique qualities of individuals will enhance our business; therefore, we commit to equity of opportunity and fair treatment of all current and potential employees and encourage job applications from all.
Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made as part of the application process please contact us directly.
VINCI recognises the importance of helping our employees balance their work and home life by offering flexible working arrangements across many of our roles which include working from home to enable employees to balance their working life with other priorities.