
Posted 7 days ago
Lead Mechanical Engineer
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Lead Mechanical Engineer responsible for maintaining building mechanical systems including HVAC, hot and cold water, and generators; performs planned, reactive and breakdown maintenance, supervises subcontractors, and ensures compliance with safety and contractual requirements.
About this role
Be part of the Smart Team!
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Lead Mechanical Engineer to join our high-profile contract in St Pauls. This is a Monday to Friday position working 08:00-17:00.
About Us:
At SMART, we help lead organisations across the UK to keep their facilities running safely, efficiently, and sustainably. We deliver a client-focused approach to deliver reliable, planned and reactive maintenance with a strong focus on quality, technical expertise, and customer service.
We’re proud to be an employer that values career progression. We offer structured training and clear progression routes to help you build a rewarding engineering career.
Purpose:
As a Mechanical Engineer, you’ll be responsible for ensuring all environmental conditions and critical building systems are maintained to the highest standard.
You will carry out PPM, reactive and breakdown work on all mechanical systems, with knowledge of HVAC, hot & cold-water systems and generators, and the ability to fault-find using graphical and alarm data. Basic electrical knowledge is desirable.
Key Responsibilities:
Ensure that routine PPM is carried out to all mechanical plant in accordance with site task schedules and asset lists
Ensure that reactive tasks throughout the building are completed and be proactive in highlighting areas where improvements can be made. These reactive calls to also include concessionary stores and fabric related items
Complete and submit all paperwork for reactive and breakdown tasks and ensure compliance with contractual KPI’s/SLA’s
Maintain strong working relationships with colleagues, subcontractors and client representatives and ensure professional image of Smart Managed Solutions
Ensure that all plant rooms are always locked and are kept clean and tidy
Supervise and monitor sub-contractors works whilst they are on site
·Ensure compliance with Permit to Work, safety procedures, and client requirements; promote safe practices with correct PPE and follow Method Statements and Risk Assessments.
Education and Training:
Formally trained in a mechanical engineering discipline (e.g. HVAC, Plumbing) to City and Guilds Level 3 or NVQ Level 2
2 + years’ experience in a similar role
Why SMART?
Mandatory leave on your birthday fully paid each year
Life-Event Leave
Life Assurance
25 Days annual leave + Bank Holidays
Three fully paid volunteering days each year
Enhanced maternity/ paternity leave
Holiday-Buy Scheme
Career Progression
Workplace Pension
Employee Assistance Programme
While technology continues to evolve, it’s our people who set us apart. At SMART, you’ll join a growing company that invests in its team and supports career development.
Apply today and build a career with us.
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