Burman Recruitment
Mechanical Project Engineer
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Senior Mechanical Estates Project Engineer
Location: North East England (Hybrid)
Salary: £47K - £57K + exceptional benefits
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
A prestigious, world-class public institution in the North East of England is seeking a Senior Mechanical Estates Project Engineer to join their growing Infrastructure team.
In this role, you will provide expert technical leadership and strategic oversight to ensure a complex, diverse estate remains safe, compliant, and future-ready. You will lead a team of mechanical engineering professionals, manage budgets, and oversee major capital and infrastructure projects that directly support the organization's core operations.
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What you will do:
- Lead & Manage: Guide and develop a team of mechanical engineering professionals, managing service performance and engineering budgets.
- Project Oversight: Drive the technical delivery of major infrastructure and capital projects, ensuring value for money and sustainability.
- Strategic Planning: Influence long-term estate planning, drive continuous improvement, and maintain regulatory and statutory compliance.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate closely with internal teams, external consultants, and contractors to maintain high service standards.
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What you will need:
- A degree in a relevant engineering discipline (or equivalent experience working in a building services environment).
- Proven experience managing mechanical building services infrastructure and leading technical teams.
- Strong knowledge of statutory compliance, health & safety, and financial management within a complex estate.
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