- Workplace
- Hybrid
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Engineering
- Seniority
- Senior
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- Vincere
Description
Senior Mechanical Engineer
London - Hybrid working
6 month contract – immediate start
£435 per day (Umbrella) -
Inside IR35 (via umbrella)
6 month contract – immediate start
£435 per day (Umbrella) -
Inside IR35 (via umbrella)
CVs are being reviewed immediately and interviews will be taking place week commencing 15th June 2026
Are you an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer ready to step into a leadership position of a diverse and experienced team? You will be joining a programme transitioning from legacy systems to a modernised estate across a portfolio of complex buildings. As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you’ll take ownership of complex issues, producing analytical reports for senior leadership and using analysis of data to provide narrative and solutions to projects in their commercial portfolio.
Your role as Senior Mechanical Engineer:
• Produce and deliver briefing documents on historic spends, maintinance repairs, analysis and reasoning and presentation in briefing format to SLT within the council
• Oversight of a team of experienced and professional Mechanical Engineer colleagues
• Take the lead on escalated complex mechanical systems including heat pumps, ventilation and modern plant
• Deliver root cause analysis and fault finding across a challenging and varied estate
• Drive system performance and reliability through maintenance and small works programmes
• Act as the mechanical subject matter expert, influencing technical standards and outcomes
• Ensure systems are operating efficiently and as designed, resolving underperformance issues
• Deliver root cause analysis and fault finding across a challenging and varied estate
• Drive system performance and reliability through maintenance and small works programmes
• Act as the mechanical subject matter expert, influencing technical standards and outcomes
• Ensure systems are operating efficiently and as designed, resolving underperformance issues
Your previous experience as a Senior Mechanical Engineer
• Leadership of a portfolio of experienced professional Engineers & delivery or written product (reports etc)
• Proven background in complex building services environments
• Strong experience with fault finding and diagnostics across mechanical plant
• Deep understanding of modern mechanical systems such as heat pumps and ventilation
• Ability to lead on technical performance improvement across estates
• Confident acting as a mechanical SME in a delivery-focused environment
• Strong experience with fault finding and diagnostics across mechanical plant
• Deep understanding of modern mechanical systems such as heat pumps and ventilation
• Ability to lead on technical performance improvement across estates
• Confident acting as a mechanical SME in a delivery-focused environment
This Senior Mechanical Engineer opportunity offers you the chance to step into a fast-paced environment with immediate responsibility and visibility. With a high likelihood of extension, you’ll have the opportunity to leave a lasting impact while further strengthening your contract portfolio.
If you’re interested in discussing this opportunity in more detail, or know someone who could be a great fit, please get in touch with David Midgley or Nikki Smith today on 0117 3137110 or apply now to secure your interview.
(We offer a senior referral scheme upon successful placement of your recommendation so please do get in contact)
Our clients are passionate about creating and evolving a diverse workforce and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant. Recruiting decisions are based on your experience and skills. Any reasonable adjustments in the workplace will be fully supported during the application and hiring process.
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