Senior Mechanical Engineer

Job Details Job Reference: HCC621716 Salary Range: £47,430 - £52,735 per annum Work Location: Elizabeth II Court, Winchester (Hybrid Working) Hours per week: 37 (part time hours will be considered) Contract Type: Permanent Closing Date: 25 January 2026 Interview Date: w/c 2 February 2026 Overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Mechanical (Building Engineering Services) Engineer to join our Universal Services team at Hampshire County Council. Please note applications will be reviewed once submitted, therefore this advert may close early depending on volumes of applications received. Are you looking for a challenging and diverse role working as part of a friendly and supportive team, with an opportunity to make a real difference? The Role We are seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Services Design Engineer to join a multidisciplinary team of over 300 property professionals at Hampshire County Council. This role involves designing and managing the delivery of a wide range of projects across the Council's diverse property portfolio, including schools, libraries, care homes, museums, and historic buildings. You will be responsible for leading mechanical design work, supervising site activities, and potentially managing junior engineers. The role requires proficiency in HVAC, gas, and water services design, aligned with British Standards and CIBSE guidance. A relevant degree or HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering Services and a commitment to achieving chartered status are essential. What you'll do As a Senior Mechanical Services Design Engineer, you'll lead the design and delivery of a wide range of building projects across Hampshire County Council's diverse property portfolio - from schools and care homes to historic sites and country parks. You'll manage capital works, planned maintenance, and improvement programmes, ensuring high‑quality mechanical design solutions that meet statutory and best practice standards. Supervise works on site and liaise with clients across various public services. Contribute to meaningful projects that benefit local communities. Support and potentially line‑manage junior engineers. Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team of over 300 property professionals. What we're looking for We're looking for a qualified and experienced Senior Mechanical Services Design Engineer with a strong background in designing and delivering mechanical building services projects. You'll need to be proficient in HVAC, gas, and water systems design, with a sound understanding of British Standards, CIBSE guidance, and statutory regulations. A relevant accredited degree or HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering Services. A commitment to achieving (or progressing towards) chartered status via CIBSE, IMechE, or similar. Strong organisational skills and experience managing varied projects, either independently or as part of a multidisciplinary team. The ability to liaise effectively with a wide range of clients and stakeholders. Experience supervising site works and, ideally, line managing junior engineers. Why join us? Hampshire County Council is recognised nationally as one of the highest performing local authorities in the UK. A modern, forward‑looking local authority, it offers a pleasant, supportive, and collaborative working environment. Benefits include: Hybrid working – this role is based in Winchester with a hybrid working arrangement consisting of office, site and home working, all to suit operational requirements; currently most teams work in Winchester one day a week. Flexible and family‑friendly working patterns such as part time, compressed hours, flexi leave, accrued extra working hours. Generous annual leave plus bank holidays and paid sick leave. Discounts for gyms, retailers such as Apple, car hire, insurances, holidays, hotels, theatres, theme parks, restaurants, and eyecare. Generous Employer Pension Contribution. Opportunities to develop your skills and experience, informally, or formally. Part‑time work is considered (please state your preferred working pattern on your application). Opportunities to make a difference and receive support through staff networks for parents, carers, and people with protected characteristics. Support of a wider team, who will value you and what you achieve. Additional Information Senior Mechanical Design Engineer Candidate Pack Vetting Requirements This post is subject to a Criminal Records Check. Contact Details for an Informal Discussion Andrew Howard, Delivery Manager - Universal Servicesandrew.howard@hants.gov.uk | 07950 774364 Equal Opportunities Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies. 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