Principle Mechanical Engineer

Job Title: Principle Mechanical Engineer

We are currently recruiting for a Principle Mechanical Engineer within a leading University based in Manchester. This is a key role within the University and will be on an ongoing temporary to permanent contract

Duties will include:

• To manage a team of mechanical engineers and other technical staff, in the development and monitoring of cost effective LTM, PPM & reactive maintenance schemes across buildings and infrastructure.
• Establish and maintain standard specifications for both new installations and maintenance activities as appropriate
• Conduct or commission an ongoing programme of mechanical condition surveys to assist in the development of a long-term maintenance plan.
• Design, implement and maintain policies that ensure mechanical maintenance procurement is carried out in a manner that meets legislative, statutory, safety requirements, good practice, and is cost effective.

• The post holder, when directed will deputise for the Head of Facilities – Maintenance & Compliance
• Manage and control any delegated budgets ensuring expenditure and income are monitored and controlled in accordance with delegated authority and in accordance with the University’s Financial Regulations
• Undertake Health & Safety requirements for the Mechanical team, ensuring that requirements are collectively understood and implemented consistently, incorporating up-to-date legal compliance and best practice in line with the Directorate’s policy and procedures.

• Direct the Mechanical sections of the Directorate of Estates and Facilities Design Teams Guide

Essential skills / qualifications:

• Appropriate academic qualification to Degree level in a Mechanical or Building Services Engineering related discipline.
• Be a Chartered Engineer and hold Professional Chartered Membership of CIBSE, IMechE or equivalent Professional Institution.
• An established track record and experience in Mechanical engineering management across a wide portfolio of building types.
• Experience setting and monitoring standards in respect to mechanical building services systems.
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Desirable Knowledge, Skills, Experience and Qualifications:

• Health and Safety qualification (e.g. NEBOSH Certificate)
• Trainer-training qualification or proven understanding of principles through experience
• Awareness of environmental sustainability as it applies to the activities of a workplace and its employees
• Awareness of Health & Safety, Equality Diversity and Inclusion, and Information Governance as applicable to the workplace and its employees

If you meet the above-mentioned criteria, please contact Shane Ennis or Dan Fowler at Venn Group or apply below.

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.