Estates Project Engineer

Company: Kinetic plc
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Location: Manchester
Job Description:

Manchester, England, North West

Permanent

Our client, based in central Manchester, require a Principal Mechanical Engineer from the Building Services/FM sector. The role will oversee mechanical service contracts & compliance, with an emphasis on Mechanical & Pressure systems maintenance whilst overseeing contractors on site covering Gas, Water, HVAC & compressed systems. It’s working for the Facilities Division of a Multi-site organisation who we have dealt with for the last 20 years.

This is a permanent role that will pay between £50,000 – 56,535 PAYE + excellent benefits (35 days holidays + 19% pension)

In summary, this position would suit someone who has worked in a FM/Building Services role who has solid mechanical engineering knowledge (ideally degree qualified) coupled with experience of contractor management, statutory regulations & management of mechanical service contracts/SLAs.

Duties will include

  • Organising contractor site inspections and managing contractors to maintain compliance and SLAs.
  • Assist head of department in strategic & operational maintenance of site, including provision of surveys, project management and responsibility for updating mechanical standard requirement documents.
  • Ensuring mechanical records, reports, design and installation specifications are maintained in line with current legislation & industry standards.
  • Oversee reactive works whilst making sure all compliance and legal provisions are met.
  • Looking after mechanical Risk Assessments, Method statements & organising Safe systems of working/Permits to work.
  • Able to produce monthly reports related to ongoing compliance.
  • Identify risk areas and monitor to improve mechanical department performance.

Desired Educational Requirements

  • Chartered Engineer or Degree level qualification Mechanical Engineering, building services or equivalent discipline.
  • IOSH or NEBOSH certification (desirable)

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Posted: October 11th, 2026