A client within the Public Sector based in Greater Manchester is currently recruiting for a Mechanical Services Engineer to join their Building Services team as soon as possible.

The client is offering a full time, temporary position on an ongoing basis with the ideal candidate having experience of working within a local authority.

The Role

Key purpose of the role is to provide guidance, specifications, drawings etc for a range of mechanical services maintenance work.

Key responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Provide guidance, specifications, drawings etc for a range of mechanical services maintenance work


• Receive and assess planned preventative maintenance certification and associated reports


• Agree appropriate bodies of repair and remedial works to keep the council's buildings operational, safe and compliant


• Work collaboratively with the contractor to agree costs and programmes


• Commission specialist surveys where required


• Carry out feasibility work, including budget estimates

The Candidate

To be considered for this role you will require must have an HNC / HND in Building Services and be able to demonstrate working towards a Chartered Membership of CIBSE.

The below skills would be beneficial for the role:

• Provide evidence of using similar computer based programmes such as AutoCAD, NBS, NES, word processing, spreadsheets, databases and a clear familiarity with PC's, keyboard etc.


• Demonstrate a high level of drawing, oral and written communications skills in order to effectively converse with clients and contractors.


• Demonstrate a detailed knowledge of construction, current design standards, cost.

The client is looking to move quickly with this role and as such are offering £40 - £45 per hour Umbrella LTD Inside IR35.

How to Apply

If this position sounds of interest, email a copy of your up-to-date CV to amy.dhawan@servicecare.org.uk or call Amy at Service Care Construction on 01772 208967 to discuss the vacancy in more detail.

Also, if this role is not of interest to you, but you are looking for new opportunities, please still get in touch as we cover all construction-related vacancies across the region.

Referral Bonus

If this role is not suitable for yourself, but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on their details, or forward these details to them.

If they are successful in applying, you will receive a £250 referral bonus upon completion of an initial probationary period.