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 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 enquires are welcomed and should be directed to Mick Frost, Head of Asset Management on [email protected].

Applications for job share will be considered

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.