Building Services Engineer (Mechanical)

About us

UCL is London's Global University. Our estate is one of the largest and most diverse in UK higher education - over 270 buildings valued at £3bn, covering more than 4 million sq. ft. of academic space and almost 4,250 student bedrooms. We're shaping the future with a new Estates Strategy that focuses on sustainability, innovation, accessibility, and world-class experiences for students, staff, and visitors.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Building Services Engineer to join our Engineering team. In this pivotal role, you'll help ensure UCL's estate remains fit for purpose, legally compliant, sustainable, and future-ready. You will design, manage, and deliver mechanical & electrical projects, from refurbishments and alterations to new builds and major plant replacements.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to projects across a wide range of building types, including historic, scientific, and educational facilities, while supporting UCL's Sustainability Strategy and carbon reduction goals.

Key Responsibilities
✔ Deliver mechanical & electrical design solutions for maintenance, refurbishment, and new build works
✔ Manage projects end-to-end - surveys, design, tendering, contract administration, cost control
✔ Ensure compliance with statutory regulations, health & safety, and UCL standards
✔ Identify and develop energy-saving opportunities
✔ Provide professional advice to colleagues across Estates and UCL departments
✔ Collaborate with suppliers, manage risks, and ensure successful project delivery
✔ Support UCL's infrastructure strategy and contribute to sustainability goals

About you

We're looking for someone who brings both technical expertise and a collaborative approach. You will have:

• A BTEC HNC/HND in Mechanical or Electrical Services (or equivalent experience)

Why Join UCL?
✨ Be part of an ambitious Estates transformation shaping the future of one of the world's leading universities
✨ Work on complex, high-impact projects in a diverse estate
✨ Enjoy a supportive hybrid working environment
✨ Access to professional development, CPD, and opportunities to contribute to industry-leading practices

What we offer

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:

• 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
• Additional 5 days' annual leave purchase scheme
• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• Immigration loan
• Relocation scheme for certain posts
• On-Site nursery
• On-site gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
• Discounted medical insurance

Visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/rewards-and-benefits to find out more.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

As London's Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world's talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.

We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL's workforce.

These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women.

You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here : https://www.ucl.ac.uk/equality-diversity-inclusion/