Assistant Building Services Engineer

Overview

ASSISTANT MECHANICAL ENGINEER (BUILDING SERVICES) – Carbon
60 is looking to recruit an experienced Assistant Mechanical Engineer (Building Services) to support the delivery of mechanical building services projects for a public sector organisation based in Preston.

Role: Assistant Mechanical Engineer (Building Services)

Pay rate: 16.70 per hour PAYE

Contract type: Temporary (27 July – October)

Location: Preston (Agile / Hybrid Working – attendance at County Hall required as business needs dictate)

The successful candidate will support the delivery, design, specification, and project management of mechanical building services projects across a diverse property portfolio. Working as part of a multidisciplinary Building Design Team, you will assist in managing planned and reactive building services works while providing technical support across a range of mechanical systems.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with a strong background in building services who combines practical engineering knowledge with good IT and administrative skills. Candidates with either a mechanical or electrical building services background will be considered, provided they have experience working across building services environments.

• Support the delivery of mechanical building services projects from design through to completion
• Manage small–scale building services projects, ensuring delivery within programme, budget, and quality expectations
• Respond to reactive issues involving heating, hot water, electrical services, and other critical building systems by coordinating contractors and ensuring timely resolution
• Assist with the design and specification of mechanical building services including heating, ventilation, air conditioning, hot water, gas, BMS, and legionella mitigation systems
• Provide technical advice and guidance to internal stakeholders and multidisciplinary project teams
• Liaise with contractors, consultants, suppliers, and internal departments throughout project delivery
• Support Building Services Engineers and the Principal M&E Engineer in delivering ongoing maintenance and project work
• Act as Duty Engineer on a rota, providing a point of contact for reactive maintenance issues
• Monitor contractor performance and ensure works comply with current standards and regulations
• Maintain accurate project records, reports, and documentation using internal maintenance systems and Microsoft Office applications

• Recognised vocational or professional qualification in Mechanical Building Services (or equivalent practical experience)
• Experience delivering Mechanical Building Services projects or maintenance works
• Good understanding of building services systems including heating, ventilation, air conditioning, hot water, gas, and BMS
• Experience managing small–scale building services projects
• Strong analytical and problem–solving skills
• Good communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Office applications
• Experience using maintenance management systems such as PAMS, PPM systems, or similar CAFM portals
• Valid DBS check (or willingness to obtain one)

• Experience working within the public sector or local authority environment
• Membership of a relevant professional body (such as CIBSE or equivalent)
• Experience managing external contractors and consultants
• Knowledge of current building services legislation, regulations, and compliance standards
• Experience across a broad range of building services disciplines including air conditioning, fire alarms, lifts, heating systems, and ventilation
• Experience providing technical guidance across multidisciplinary engineering teams

• Agile and hybrid working arrangement
• Office–based at County Hall with travel to sites as required
• Working across a varied public sector property portfolio
• Collaboration with internal design teams, contractors, consultants, and stakeholders
• Participation in a Duty Engineer rota supporting reactive maintenance services

• Combination of office–based and site–based working
• Site inspections across operational buildings
• Occasional access to plant rooms, roof spaces, and service areas
• Use of laptops, mobile devices, and surveying equipment
• Travel between sites when required

Guidant, Carbon
60, Lorien & SRG – The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.