University of Liverpool
Senior Mechanical and Electrical Engineer
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High-Stakes Leadership Opportunity in Building Services Engineering
About the Role
The University of Liverpool is seeking an experienced Senior Building Services Professional to take on a high-impact leadership and project delivery role within its Capital Projects Team (part of Property and Campus Services).
The University of Liverpool manages a diverse and complex property portfolio, spanning:
- A main campus in Liverpool City Centre
- Multiple satellite sites
- Over 300 buildings (totaling 460,000 m²) across a 255-hectare site
- Heritage-listed Georgian and Victorian buildings
- Research laboratories
- Modern conservation areas
The Engineering Services Group, reporting to the Head of Engineering Services, provides professional mechanical & electrical engineering support across:
- Major Capital Projects (£25k–£120M schemes)
- Minor capital and refurbishment projects
The successful candidate will collaborate with:
- Capital and Minor Works Project Managers
- Mechanical & Electrical Consultants
- Maintenance Surveyors
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Key Responsibilities
- Ensure high-quality, safe, and on-time delivery of projects on budget and to the highest standards.
- Coordinate the development of standard mechanical & electrical specifications in alignment with university policies.
- Lead technical decision-making for buildings services within academic and operational environments.
- Quality assurance and risk management across project delivery portfolios.
- Supportary strong interdepartmental collaboration with internal teams (engineering, maintenance, architecture) and external stakeholders.
Requirements
- Proven industry leadership in building services engineering, preferably within large, complex organisations.
- Substantial experience in project delivery (construction, new build, and refurbishment) of mechanical and electrical systems.
- Professional qualification in building services (e.g., CIBSE, IEEM, BEng/MSc).
- Experience in academic, laboratory, or technical environments is a specific advantage.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- ** Strong understanding of campus environments and historical/relics construction challenges**.
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Benefits
- Highly competitive salary
- Exceptional pension scheme
- Generous annual leave allowance
Additional Notes
- The candidate brochure is available at: Uni of Liverpool – Senior M&E Engineer.
- Applications should be made via this link: Apply Here.
The University of Liverpool values diversity and inclusion. We specifically welcome applications from candidates who are underrepresented, including:
- Black, Asian, and minority ethnic backgrounds
- Disabled individuals
- LGBTQI+ people
- Women
For further inquiries, contact the MRG search team through:
- David Craven: david.craven@mrgglobal.com
- Charley McCarthy: charley.mccarthy@mrgglobal.com
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