Location: Derby City Council, UK Role Type: Hybrid - office and site-based work as required Day Rate: PAYE £271.57 | UTR £350 Mechanical Project Supervisor Purpose of the Role The role involves managing the Council's building and maintenance projects within the Regeneration, Property, and Housing sector. You will provide technical specialist advice in mechanical building services engineering, ensuring works are delivered efficiently, meet required quality standards, and comply with statutory legislation, including the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, with specific attention to water hygiene and legionella control. Key Accountabilities Act as a key advisor to the Corporate Landlord on compliance of the Corporate Estate, in line with ISO 55000 International Standards for Asset Management. Provide technical specialist advice in mechanical building services engineering. Oversee compliance, servicing, and project delivery for heating, hot and cold water services, air conditioning, and commercial kitchen services. Manage building and maintenance projects efficiently, ensuring performance specifications and quality standards are met. Oversee mechanical engineering project delivery, preparing reports, estimates, specifications, drawings, and works schedules for quotations or tendering. Supervise agency staff, consultants, or other personnel on projects as directed, monitoring progress, technical content, and quality of workmanship. Oversee lift inspection programs, ensuring all lifts are examined at specified intervals by a competent person, in accordance with legislation. Maintain communication with the Building Surveying / Engineering Manager, providing updates on projects, compliance, and maintenance activities. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance building performance, efficiency, and safety. Qualifications & Experience HNC (Higher National Certificate) or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services, or equivalent. Extensive HVAC experience and other relevant regulatory qualifications. Strong knowledge of mechanical building services, compliance, and statutory maintenance standards. Health and safety awareness, particularly regarding water hygiene, legionella, and general mechanical safety. Full driving licence - required to travel safely and efficiently between multiple Council sites. Personal Attributes Strong organisational and project management skills. Excellent problem-solving and technical advisory abilities. Able to work independently, on-site, and in an office environment. Professional, methodical, and attentive to quality, safety, and compliance. INDBRC Barker Ross Group values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.