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Mechanical Engineer

Good Afternoon,



I am currently representing Islington Council, who are offering an initial temporary contract for a period of 3-6 months with a view to be extended or offered a permanent position for the right candidate at a rate which is negotiable dependent upon experience



We are looking for a Mechanical Engineer this role will be: Hybrid N1 1XR



The right candidate will:



To provide a professional mechanical engineering service, specifying and designing new mechanical systems, inspecting works, fault finding, undertaking procurement, acting as contract administrator and project manager for mechanical projects undertaken by the council.



* Manage and progress multiple projects at any one time, both during the design and specification stage, while work is on site and during the defect liability period ensuring projects are delivered on time and to budget and to specification. Role will include new build projects.



* Provide technical representation where required for committees, area forums, working parties, client organisations, tenant associations, external agencies and other project stakeholders. Arrange and attend stakeholder meetings as required which will include a high degree of consultation.



* Deliver and maintain the highest standards of contract administration, design and budget control on all projects and maintenance contracts. Ensure stakeholders are kept fully briefed and engaged on all aspects of each project.



* Lead on procurement, design and preparation of schemes, specification, maintenance requirements, and estimates along with the project and contract management.



We require the following:



* Possess excellent technical knowledge of commercial / communal heating systems



* Ideally possess commercial gas qualifications



* Possess skills to prepare mechanical designs for communal heating replacement works and



* Ability to manage retrofit and new build mechanical installations of communal heating , low carbon mechanical installations, Understanding of heat networks and manage works of this nature.



To discuss this opportunity further please send over an up-to-date CV and give me a call on (phone number removed)



If you know someone who would be a good fit for the role, please send over their contact details and get in touch, as we do offer a generous referral .



IF THIS ROLE IS NOT APPLICABLE TO YOU, BUT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR ROLE, PLEASE SEND OVER YOUR CV AND I WILL CHECK WHAT ROLES I HAVE AVAILABLE.



Look forward to speaking with you soon

Mechanical Engineer

London, UK
Full time

Published on 07/09/2025

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