Principal Mechanical Engineer

2 weeks ago


Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom University of Bristol Full time

The role

As a seasoned Mechanical Engineer with a passion for innovation and leadership, reporting to the Head of Asset Maintenance, you will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including other engineers, project managers, consultants, and service users to design and develop solutions which provides assurance of operation and maintenance of all mechanical services operated by the University.

The role is responsible for ensuring that works to University buildings are specified, managed, controlled and carried out to required standards and programmes whilst ensuring that buildings are able to function safely and efficiently during the works period.

What will you be doing?

Your ability to communicate effectively will be crucial in ensuring seamless project execution. Our commitment to excellence, creativity, and sustainable solutions sets us apart. As a Principal Mechanical Engineer, you'll play a pivotal role in our success story.

You will conduct rigorous quality checks, identify areas for improvement, and drive continuous enhancement by developing programmes of work across the estate to ensure key mechanical installations are maintained and replaced to the highest standards.

Provide the full range of project management and administrator duties as required to deliver projects effectively and safely. You will also develop and implement planned intervention strategies to ensure ageing systems are replaced before they fail.

You should apply if

At the University of Bristol, we're at the forefront of innovation and have a commitment to excellence and sustainable solutions. As Principal Mechanical Engineer, you'll play a pivotal role in our success story.

With a proven track record in managing complex programs, you'll be effective at providing communication across all levels, with an ability to convey technical information to non-technical audiences., and have strong report writing and presentation skills.

Have an HNC in Mechanical Engineering or similarly related discipline or extensive knowledge of mechanical building services installations and their maintenance regimes.

Have strong IT skills including Microsoft Office, Computer Aided Design systems (CAD), and Project Management software packages.

You'll need to be adaptable, flexible, and thrive in an environment where cooperation and shared goals drive results.

Additional information

For informal queries about the role, please contact:

Joe Gordon on /

This advert will close at23:59 GMTon Sunday 9th June 2024.

Our strategy and mission


We recently launched our strategy to 2030 tying together our mission, vision and values.


The University of Bristol aims to be a place where everyone feels able to be themselves and do their best in an inclusive working environment where all colleagues can thrive and reach their full potential. We want to attract, develop, and retain individuals with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives – particularly people of colour, LGBT+ and disabled people - because diversity of people and ideas remains integral to our excellence as a global civic institution.

£48,350 to £54,395 per annum



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