Job Introduction
Salary: £47,181 – £50,269 a year pro rata plus £3,203 car benefit allowance
Hours: 37 a week
Contract type: Internal Secondment / Fixed Term for 6 months
Internal candidates who are permanent employees of Luton Council will be appointed on a secondment basis, while external candidates and other eligible applicants will be appointed on a fixed-term contract for 6 months
Current Luton Council employees applying for this opportunity must obtain written approval from their manager before applying (an email will suffice). A copy of this approval must be included with the application, as we will be unable to progress applications without it.
Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.
What You’ll be doing
Are you a highly motivated Mechanical Engineer with a passion for delivering sustainable, technically sound building services solutions? We are looking for a Senior Mechanical Services Engineer to join our dynamic Project Design & Delivery (PDD) Team within Property and Infrastructure.
In this role, you will work closely with the Building Services Engineering Manager and other construction professionals to lead the mechanical services design on a wide range of building projects. These include LBC schools, corporate offices, housing, and community assets.
You’ll play a key role in ensuring that all assigned projects meet technical, environmental, sustainability, programme, and financial criteria - while contributing to the ongoing development of our built environment.
What You’ll be doing
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Leading on the mechanical design aspects of building projects from concept through to completion
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Collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team of architects, engineers, and project managers
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Supporting the delivery of high-quality, sustainable mechanical systems in new and existing buildings. This includes public health systems and heating cooling and ventilation systems (HVAC).
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Ensuring designs comply with current regulations, best practice, and council standards
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Contributing to feasibility studies, design reports, and tender documentation
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Helping to manage project budgets and timelines in alignment with overall delivery goals
What we’re looking for
You are an experienced Mechanical Services Engineer with a strong track record of delivering and managing complex building services projects. You bring demonstrable expertise in contract administration and a solid understanding of your responsibilities under the role of Planning Supervisor. Proficient in mechanical design and calculations, you are confident in preparing documentation to support Building Control applications, particularly in line with Part L1 and L2 requirements.
Your technical skillset includes the ability to produce accurate drawings and schematics using CAD / BIM based software, and you are well-versed in current legislation and statutory requirements, including CDM regulations and asbestos regulations. With a degree in Mechanical Engineering / Building Services Engineering - or equivalent qualifications or verifiable work-based experience - you combine technical knowledge with excellent organisational skills, enabling you to manage conflicting demands, meet fee targets, and deliver to tight deadlines.
About us
Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision – that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.
The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?
Application Process
On occasions, we may close a vacancy early due to a very high number of applications being received.
Benefits
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How to apply
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