MECHANICAL ENGINEER

Vacancy Type
Police Staff
Area Command / Department
Estates Department
Location
Newcastle
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Salary Range
N/A
Closing Date
17/09/2025
Role:

JUST SO YOU KNOW

Candidates with priority status will be given precedence for this role over other applicants.
Our application form will help us understand how your work, education and life experience has prepared you for the role of a Mechanical Engineer with #TeamNP. To help support your application research what makes us tick here at Northumbria, the role you’re ing for and the values and behaviours that contribute.
The recruitment process will consist of the initial application form, followed by a face to face interview and a candidate presentation during week commencing 22nd September. Just so you know, you can save your application and come back to it any time prior to the closing date on the advert.
We are proud members of the Business Disability Forum, with whom we collaborate with to improve the lives of disabled employees. We are also a Disability Confident Employer, therefore if you demonstrate that you meet the minimum criteria for this role as stated in the advert, we will progress your application and offer you an interview.
If you tell us that you have a disability, we can make adjustments to support you through the recruitment process (for example we can arrange extra time for tests or provide a sign language interpreter) You can get in touch with us via careers@northumbria.police.uk for any support regarding the application process. Please provide us with plenty of notice so we can ensure your visit goes smoothly.
Use of AI in Applications: At Northumbria Police, we embrace innovative technologies to enhance our recruitment process. We understand that candidates may use AI tools to assist with their applications. While AI can be a valuable resource, we encourage applicants to ensure their submissions accurately reflect their personal qualifications, experiences, and skills. Our selection process includes thorough evaluations to verify the authenticity and suitability of all applications. We value genuine and thoughtful responses that showcase your unique strengths and perspectives.
If your application is successful, we’ll ask you to complete a Recruitment Vetting (RV) form, therefore you must be a resident of the UK for a minimum period of 3 years to ensure vetting checks can be successfully performed. A job offer will be dependent upon vetting clearance, medical information, and references.

THE ROLE

Here at Northumbria Police, we think our region is amazing! It takes a great deal of people from different backgrounds, with diverse skills and experience to serve our force area effectively, think you have what it takes to help us make a difference? This could be the perfect time for you to join us in our Estates Department as a Mechanical Engineer.
As a Mechanical Engineer, you will deliver a comprehensive building services mechanical function, ensuring the effective maintenance, compliance, and performance of mechanical systems across the estate. You will also lead on the planning, design, and delivery of mechanical capital projects, managing contractors, budgets, and timelines to support strategic estate development and operational efficiency.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Provide professional and proactive advice on mechanical engineering services, including conducting condition surveys and preparing maintenance plans to support medium-term financial forecasting.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation, guidance, and best practices related to building services engineering and project management.
• Act as the authorised/responsible person or duty holder for mechanical services installations across the estate.
• Lead mechanical projects, ensuring service user and stakeholder requirements are thoroughly captured, challenged, confirmed, and documented.
• Contribute to feasibility studies by preparing initial design information and recommending specialist input where appropriate.
• Maintain and develop the estate’s mechanical asset register, ensuring it remains a comprehensive and accurate record of all mechanical assets.
  Sound interesting? For further information, and to support your application, please view the job description