Senior Engineer (Operational Maintenance), Hampshire County Council
Join to apply for the Senior Engineer (Operational Maintenance) role at Hampshire County Council's Property Services team. This opportunity is for two senior engineers – one with a strong electrical bias and one with a mechanical bias – responsible for maintaining a diverse portfolio of around 10,000 assets across 1,000 sites, including schools, libraries, historic buildings and countryside sites.
Role
You will be a property professional within a team of 300+ in Property Services, leading the delivery of mechanical and electrical maintenance services across the HCC built estate. Working within the Engineering Term Maintenance Contract, you will manage reactive, cyclical and statutory maintenance programmes, ensuring compliance, minimizing risk, and maintaining a contract valued up to £200 million.
What you’ll do
* Oversee operational maintenance activities, including inspections, servicing and remedial works.
* Monitor contract performance and ensure works meet quality and safety standards.
* Act as a key liaison for clients and contractors, providing technical advice and resolving issues.
* Ensure full compliance with health and safety regulations, risk management protocols and statutory servicing requirements.
* Support and mentor a small team of engineers.
* Contribute to asset intelligence and digital systems for safe building operation.
What we’re looking for
* Technical qualification (HNC/HND or equivalent) in Electrical or Mechanical/Building Services Engineering.
* Recent, relevant experience in engineering maintenance programmes.
* Strong knowledge of technical standards and legislation (e.g., BS7671, PSSR 2000, LOLER 98).
* Excellent organisational, communication and project management skills.
* Proven ability to develop effective solutions to complex technical problems.
* Ability to manage health and safety regulations and risk management protocols.
* Passionate about delivering public services as a collaborative team member.
* Commercially and financially aware and able to flex to meet the changing requirements of the role, manage budgets effectively.
* Highly self‑motivated, able to manage and prioritise a busy workload.
* Good networker with the ability to build and maintain effective stakeholder relationships.
* Excellent listener and communicator, able to address technical and non‑technical audiences.
* Support the team’s professional development and look for opportunities to broaden skills.
* Current driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle for regular travel across Hampshire, Isle of Wight and surrounding areas.
Why join us? – Benefits
* Hybrid working – flexible blend of office (usually one day a week in Winchester) and home working.
* Generous annual leave – 25 days plus bank holidays, rising to 28 after 5 years, plus paid sick leave.
* Local Government Pension scheme with substantial employer contribution.
* Family‑friendly policies including flexi‑leave and compressed hours.
* Employee discounts on gyms, retailers, travel, holidays, restaurants and more.
* Professional development – opportunities for CPD and career progression.
* Inclusive culture – commitment to inclusion, diversity and wellbeing; staff can join internal networks (BME, disability, carers, parents, LGBT+).
Hampshire County Council is nationally recognised as a high‑performing, forward‑thinking local authority. Join us and make a real difference while developing your career in a supportive environment.
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