Mechanical (HVAC) Maintenance Contracts Engineer – University
JOB_53698884764719Job type
PermanentLocation
LeicestershireWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Building ServicesIndustry
ConstructionPay
£39,906 and £46,049
Mechanical (HVAC) Maintenance Contracts Engineer – University - Leicestershire
Your new company
Your new role
As the newly appointed Building Services Engineer, you will be employed on a full‑time, permanent basis with a salary ranging between **£39,906 and £46,049**.
You will act as the organisation’s technical lead for ventilation and cooling systems, overseeing the operation, maintenance, and optimisation of:
* Air Handling Units (AHUs)
* Air Conditioning (A/C) systems
* Chillers
* Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHP)
* Supply and extract ventilation fans
A key aspect of your role will be managing specialist contractors to ensure PPM, reactive repairs, and upgrade activities meet contractual KPIs. You will carry out inspections, analyse performance data, diagnose faults, and provide technical input into lifecycle planning and system upgrades. You will also support compliance, safety, and asset development across the estate.
What you'll need to succeed
* Hands-on experience with ventilation and/or cooling systems
* Preferably a time-served ventilation or refrigeration engineering background
* Strong technical understanding of AHUs, chillers, A/C systems, ASHPs, and mechanical ventilation
* Proven experience managing contractors and monitoring service delivery
* Strong diagnostic, analytical, and problem‑solving skills
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across teams and functions
What you'll get in return
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Talk to Craig Watts, the specialist consultant managing this position
Located in Leicester, 1st & 2nd Floor, 2 Colton SquareTelephone 0116 25380987