Principal Mechanical Engineer

3 weeks ago


Manchester, United Kingdom The University of Manchester Full time

**Principal Mechanical Engineer**

Job reference: PSX-020380
Location: Oxford Road

**Salary**: £54,949-£65,578 per annum depending on experience, plus Market Supplement
Employment type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 35 hours per week (1.0 FTE)
Contract Duration: Permanent

We are seeking to appoint a Principal Mechanical Engineer to work within our Facilities Maintenance and Compliance Unit (FMC) who will take the lead in driving forward the mechanical works program as well as developing and overseeing the utilities infrastructureof the University which has a current portfolio of 229 buildings.

The post holder will be directly responsible to the Head of Facilities - Maintenance and Compliance and as part of this role you will set, develop and monitor appropriate and acceptable standards of service in respect of mechanical engineering design andmaintenance issues across the estate. You will manage a team comprising of Senior Mechanical Engineers, Mechanical Inspectors and other technical staff, whilst also responsible for the monitoring of cost effective LTM, PPM & reactive maintenance schemes acrossbuildings and infrastructure.
- Chartered Mechanical Engineer CEng MCIBSE. Preferred but working towards would be considered.
- Significant relevant experience at a senior level with a client side large portfolio holder.
- Responsible Person for Legionella and Gas - Facilities Compliance experience.
- Experience with Steam Networks.
- PPM and CAFM system experience.
- Managing and leading a small team.
- Dynamic and driven

As one of the leading Universities our employees enjoy exclusive access to excellent benefits and schemes including:

- An annual pay review, plus incremental salary increase within grade.
- Exceptional performance award scheme.
- The Universities Superannuation Pension Scheme (USS), with generous employer monthly pension contribution (currently 21.4%).
- Generous Annual Leave plus public holidays and Christmas/New Year amounting to 41 days
- Hybrid Working.
- Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program access - for health support, financial advice.

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments will be made on merit.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries from Recruitment Agencies.

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.



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