Job type
TemporaryLocation
DerbyWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Building ServicesIndustry
ConstructionPay
Up to £350 per day, PAYE or Umbrella
Mechanical maintenance Project Engineer | £300–£350/day | Derby | 37hrs/week | ASAP start | Public Sector
£300 - £350 per day (PAYE or Umbrella) | Derby | 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday | Public Sector | Start ASAP
Your new company
We are working on behalf of a respected public sector organisation based in Derby, seeking an experienced Maintenance Mechanical Project Engineer to join their Property Design & Maintenance team. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the delivery of high-quality building services across a diverse estate, ensuring compliance, safety, and efficiency in all mechanical engineering projects.
We are working on behalf of a respected public sector organisation based in Derby, seeking an experienced Maintenance Mechanical Project Engineer to join their Property Design & Maintenance team. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the delivery of high-quality building services across a diverse estate, ensuring compliance, safety, and efficiency in all mechanical engineering projects.
Your new role
As Mechanical Project Engineer, you will act as the Council’s technical specialist in mechanical building services engineering. You’ll manage a wide range of construction and maintenance projects, including refurbishments, adaptations, and compliance works. Your responsibilities will include overseeing mechanical systems such as heating, water services, air conditioning, and lifts, ensuring all works meet statutory and quality standards. You’ll also lead on project planning, budget management, procurement, and contractor performance, while ensuring compliance with ISO 55000, CDM regulations, and other relevant legislation.
As Mechanical Project Engineer, you will act as the Council’s technical specialist in mechanical building services engineering. You’ll manage a wide range of construction and maintenance projects, including refurbishments, adaptations, and compliance works. Your responsibilities will include overseeing mechanical systems such as heating, water services, air conditioning, and lifts, ensuring all works meet statutory and quality standards. You’ll also lead on project planning, budget management, procurement, and contractor performance, while ensuring compliance with ISO 55000, CDM regulations, and other relevant legislation.
What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will need:
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- A degree in Building Services Engineering or a related discipline.
- Extensive experience in mechanical engineering within public sector maintenance.
- Proven leadership in delivering complex projects across a range of building types.
- Strong knowledge of British Standards, ISO 55000, and CDM 2015 regulations.
- Experience in contract management, procurement, and compliance auditing.
- Excellent organisational and communication skills.
What you'll get in return
- Competitive daily rate of £300 - £350 (PAYE or Umbrella)
- 37-hour working week, Monday to Friday
- Opportunity to work on high-impact public sector projects
- Flexible start date – ASAP following successful interview
- Hybrid working and flexible hours
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
What you need to do now
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