Building Services Engineer (Mechanical)

at  University College London

ABOUT US

We’re UCL, one of the world’s leading Universities and a member of the prestigious Russell Group. We have an enviable record for high quality teaching and research, a culture of promoting diversity and sustainability, and 30 Nobel laureates among our alumni and current and former staff. Founded in 1826 in the heart of London, we were the first university in England to welcome students of any religion and the first to welcome women on equal terms with men. Today UCL has over 50,000 students and 15,000 staff and is one of the world’s top 10 universities.
The UCL Estate comprises over 270 buildings valued at over £3 Billion, more than four million square feet of academic accommodation and approaching 4250 student bedrooms. The scale, variety and complexity of the estate are unparalleled in the sector. UCL is in the midst of a 10-year Capital Programme with a value of £1.25bn in which UCL Estates Operations is helping shape the transformation of the university.
The Campus Experience & Infrastructure Division is leading a number of major initiatives to support and improve the Institution, transforming the Estate and the delivery of estate services. The Division’s annual budget exceeds £100 million expenditure and £30 million income.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are recruting a Building Services Engineer (Mechanical) who will work closely with all staff within the Engineering division to ensure the smooth integrated operational delivery of infrastructure management, engineering, fabric and maintenance services. They will ensure the estate and associated infrastructure is fit for purpose, legally compliant and will support our goals in meeting institutional priorities and initiatives. The role will also play a role in delivering UCL’s broader Sustainability Strategy and carbon reduction targets.
The Building Services Engineer (Mechanical) will provide Mechanical Building Services design in relation to planned maintenance, alteration, refurbishment and new build works. They will also be required to provide technical and professional advice as necessary to ensure that all work is carried out efficiently, to the required quality standard, on time, within budget constraints and in accordance with legal and statutory requirements.
Interviews will be held in-person at our office in King’s Cross on 9th August.

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:

• 41 Days holiday (including 27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• On-Site nursery
• On-site gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
• Discounted medical insuranc