About the role
We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Building Service Engineer to join our Estates Team where you will play a vital role in the management of planned maintenance and compliance of heating and chilled water systems for the University.
In this varied role, you will be responsible for the planned maintenance, compliance, and operation of wet heating and cooling systems including the management of contracts and the delivery of works to the agreed timescale, quality, and budget. You will maintain the University Asset registers for your areas of responsibility, verify certification, and will be responsible for the continued operation of heating and chilled water systems including water treatment, strainers, and pumps. You will liaise with University end users/clients, consultants, approving authorities, and contractors and will lead discussions about work requirements. In addition, you will manage and lead reactive and long-term maintenance projects and will be the escalation lead for heating and chilled water issues on campus using the BMS system as a diagnostic tool.
About you
As the successful candidate, you will be an experienced Heating or Building Services Engineer with a broad knowledge of commercial systems and water treatment and with a strong trade background. You will be able to evidence your formal qualifications in Building Service Engineering and show a broad range of knowledge and experience in heating and cooling systems, reactive minor works, mechanical compliance, and planned maintenance.
You will be able to evidence knowledge of the construction process, project briefing, project procedures, and have a demonstrable understanding of relevant legislation and its impact on the University sector including British Standards, Building Regulations, and Health and Safety. Most importantly, you will be self-motivated, tenacious, and focused on achieving results.
Additional information
Informal inquiries are welcomed and should be directed to Mick Frost, Head of Asset Management on maf44@leicester.ac.uk.
Interviews will take place on 19th March 2025.
The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people’s lives, for 100 years. When you join us, you’ll become part of a community of Citizens of Change, which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world.
As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion into everything we do. That includes not just our core missions of teaching and research, but also our support for staff, students, and our local community through our values of Inspiring, Impactful, and Inclusive.
We’re committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment, on our campus and beyond. We offer a competitive salary package, excellent pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance, along with opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Vacancy terms
Full-time or job share, Permanent
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