Mechanical Services Engineer

Estates & Commercial Services

Location:  Stoke campus
Salary:   £34,804 to £40,322 per annum
Tenure:  Full time Permanent
Release Date:  Friday 16 April 2021
Closing Date:   Friday 21 May 2021
Interview Date:   Friday 11 June 2021
Reference:  ECS21-01

Who is Staffordshire University? 

Staffordshire University is an award-winning institution with over 100 years’ experience in delivering excellent higher education. Our main Stoke-on-Trent campus is located in the heart of the UK, with Centres of Excellence located in the towns of Stafford and Shrewsbury.

 After a highly successful year in 2019, which included entering THE World University rankings for the first time, securing TEF Gold, and climbing in all the league tables, our University has constantly expanded its physical presence through new and industry-leading building developments and facilities. Looking towards our 2030 strategy, we are now transforming specific business processes to improve the student experience and integrate a wider feeling of inclusion and safety for our on-campus community.

About the role 

The role will manage all Mechanical Engineering aspects of the University Estate, working within Estates and Commercial Services to ensure the highest quality of provision and safe working environment using internal and external resources and expertise in-line with best practice to ensure projects are managed effectively and delivered in-line with approved budgets.  Line management responsibilities for the in-house mechanical services staff.

The postholder will possess excellent organisational and presentation skills, be innovative, with a flare for promoting sustainable solutions to help drive our 2030 carbon neutral target and be experienced in managing multiple projects and able to prioritise complex and often conflicting project demands.

You will possess extensive experience and knowledge of installation and maintenance of mechanical building services systems and have a clear working knowledge of the latest gas, water and legionella regulations and an understanding of energy management and energy tariffs. 

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; with the ability to engage and influence at all levels.

BTEC HNC / HND or equivalent in Mechanical Services/ Building Services Engineering 

Membership of a relevant institution (CIBSE. IMechE)

In return for your dedication we have a competitive benefits package available

• Competitive incremental rates of Pay
• Starting from 29 days Annual Leave (depending on job grade) plus 11 days Bank Holiday and Discretionary days
• Excellent Pension Scheme
• Access to continued professional and personal development
• An opportunity to become part of the wider University community
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounted Health & Fitness Facilities on site at the Stoke Campus
• Discounted Travel by Rail or Bus, with the option of season tickets loans