Job Description
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Location: Derby City Centre & Surrounding Areas
Hours: 37 hrs per week
Role Type: Full Time)
Pay: PAYE £36.00/hr | UTR £46.40/hr
Purpose of the Role
The purpose of this role is to lead mechanical engineering activities across a diverse portfolio of Council-owned buildings, working closely with schools and other organisations responsible for maintenance. The role ensures that mechanical systems are maintained, compliant with statutory and regulatory standards, and optimised for safe, efficient operation.
You will play a key role in supporting the Council's building programme, providing engineering expertise, inspection, reporting, and guidance on mechanical systems including heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and other building services.
Key Accountabilities / Responsibilities
1. Provide heating and mechanical design services as required to support the Council's building programme
2. Deliver design, contract administration, and maintenance services for mechanical systems in Council buildings or similar projects
3. Conduct site and condition surveys of mechanical services and installations
4. Produce detailed reports including defect diagnosis, priority recommendations, costings, and identification of legislative breaches
5. Ensure mechanical systems are desig...