Assistant Building Services Engineer

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.

Assistant Mechanical Engineer (Building Services)

£16.70 per hour PAYE

Temporary (27th July - October)

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.