Mechanical Engineer

VINCI Facilities Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Facilities Management provider in Greater London seeks a skilled plumber to maintain and enhance plumbing systems across the UCL estate. Responsibilities include performing preventative maintenance, responding to emergencies, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates should have NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Plumbing or Mechanical Engineering and experience in commercial plumbing environments. The position offers excellent benefits, including additional training, holidays, and a generous pension scheme.

Benefits

26 days holiday (+ bank holidays)

Generous pension contribution

Life assurance

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 (or equivalent) in Plumbing or Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience in industrial or commercial plumbing within complex estates.
• Knowledge of heating systems, boilers & immersion/calorifiers.
• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and repairs on plumbing systems.
• Respond effectively to breakdowns and emergency call-outs.
• Inspect and repair faults in mechanical systems.
• Conduct risk assessments and maintain records of work within CAFM systems.

Skills

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Plumbing or Mechanical Engineering

Proven experience in commercial plumbing

Experience with heating systems

Electrical safe working knowledge

Strong diagnostic skills

Knowledge of Legionella control

Ability to read technical drawings

Competent with IT-based job management systems

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Plumbing or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Hours: Full Time - 40 hours - Monday to Friday

Creating and maintaining great places to live and work delivered by excellent people who care…

Purpose of Role

To provide high-quality industrial and commercial plumbing services across the UCL estate, ensuring the safe, compliant, and efficient operation of mechanical, water, and heating systems.

Job Description

The role includes planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive repairs, small works, and support for project activities while ensuring minimal disruption to university staff, students, researchers, and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Carry out PPM on all plumbing and water systems, including domestic water, drainage, hot water generation, and commercial/industrial pipework.
• Respond effectively to breakdowns, leaks, and emergency call‑outs in a busy, multi‑building campus environment.
• Inspect, diagnose, and repair faults within mechanical systems such as calorifiers, pumps, valves, pipework, boosters, and heating systems.
• Ensure all works comply with current building regulations, water hygiene standards, and VINCI Facilities policies.
• Support Legionella control procedures, including temperature checks, flushing regimes, and record keeping.
• Conduct risk assessments, method statements, and permit‑to‑work documentation as required.
• Assist with installation, modification, and commissioning of new plumbing systems, fixtures, and plant.
• Collaborate with engineering teams, contractors, and project managers on minor works and upgrade projects.
• Provide technical input on materials, equipment, and design where necessary.
• Work professionally within a live university environment, ensuring clear communication and minimal disruption.
• Liaise with UCL facilities teams, academic departments, and end users to ensure high service standards.
• Maintain accurate records of work completed within CAFM systems (e.g., tasks, materials, time).
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams within VINCI Facilities, including mechanical, electrical, and fabric engineers.
• Identify opportunities for improvements, energy savings, and system optimisation.
• Participate in on‑call rota duties and occasional out‑of‑hours work when required.

Essential Qualifications/Skills

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 (or equivalent) in Plumbing or Mechanical Engineering.
• Proven experience in industrial or commercial plumbing within complex estates (e.g., hospitals, universities, research facilities, commercial buildings).
• Experience working on heating systems, boilers & immersion/calorifiers.
• Electrical safe working knowledge.
• Strong diagnostic and problem‑solving skills.
• Knowledge of Legionella control, water regulations, and safe systems of work.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings/schematics.
• Competent with IT‑based job management systems.

In return for your hard work we offer additional training and development, 26 days holiday (+ bank holidays), generous pension contribution, life assurance and much more.

We are VINCI Facilities – experts in the built environment. VINCI Facilities is a Facilities Management and Building Solutions provider, delivering cost‑effective and sustainable bespoke solutions to customers in the public and private sectors. We are committed to working towards a lower carbon society, focusing on sustainable and innovative methods to exceed our partners' goals and add value for all stakeholders – and we were named the top‑ranked FM service provider in the Sustainable FM Index for 2020. We put our people first. Always working as a team and collaborating from start to finish. We are the trusted expert in the built environment because we listen to our team and create a workplace that maximises their potential.

Fairness, Inclusion and Respect (FIR) at VINCI Facilities is about recognising and celebrating each other's differences and what they bring to the team. Harnessing this diversity and applying the experiences, abilities and unique qualities of individuals will enhance our business – therefore, we commit to equity of opportunity and fair treatment of all current and potential employees and encourage job applications from all.

Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made as part of the application process please contact us directly.

VINCI recognises the importance of helping our employees balance their work and home life by offering flexible working arrangements across many of our roles which include working from home to enable employees to balance their working life with other priorities.