Senior (Design) Mechanical Engineer (Building Services)

Scottish Prison Service; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization is seeking a Senior (Design) Mechanical Engineer in Edinburgh. The role involves providing strategic mechanical design advice, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and maintaining relationships with authorities. Candidates should have comprehensive experience in mechanical design, ideally in significant infrastructure projects. The position offers a generous benefits package including annual leave up to 42 days and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Commitment to personal and professional development

Annual leave 37 days rising to 42 days

Free car parking

Discounts at high-street stores

Sick pay

All tools and PPE provided

Qualifications

• Comprehensive experience of mechanical building services design and management.
• Experience developing responses to estates business needs.
• Specialist knowledge of renewable technologies and climate change.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and deliver mechanical design advice.
• Ensure design standards and support project management teams.
• Conduct inspections for compliance with statutory requirements.

Skills

Mechanical building services design

Project management

Knowledge of HVAC systems

Design standards compliance

Stakeholder management

Education

Membership of a relevant professional body

Job description

Senior (Design) Mechanical Engineer (Building Services)

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This role offers an exciting opportunity within SPS Headquarters Estates Team. The postholder will provide support to the SPS Estates Head of Professional and Technical Services by delivering mechanical building services design advice, progressing initiatives and acting as design champion to promote high‑quality outcomes for SPS buildings and estate.

Pay range: The actual pay will be based on skills and experience. For details, visit the Scottish Prison Service website.

The postholder will:

• Provide strategic direction and deliver mechanical design advice on behalf of Estates and Technical Services.
• Ensure design standards are available and reviewed, give project‑specific guidance and support to Project Managers and Estates Maintenance teams on design, operation, maintenance and safety of mechanical systems including HVAC, plumbing, fire protection and BEMS.
• Undertake inspections and audits to ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
• Maintain relationships with UK, prison and judicial authorities, other governmental groups, and advisory organisations to share knowledge and contribute to local and national initiatives.

Qualifications and experience required:

• Membership of a relevant professional body.
• Comprehensive experience of mechanical building services design and management, especially on significant infrastructure projects.
• Experience in developing strategic responses to estates business needs.
• Specialist knowledge of mechanical building systems related to renewables/LZC technologies, climate change, and zero direct emissions.
• Experience defining and setting technical standards and monitoring performance, with the ability to initiate corrective action (desirable).

Benefits:

• Commitment to personal and professional development.
• Annual leave 37 days rising to 42 days.
• Free car parking.
• Discounts at high‑street stores, supermarkets and restaurants via partners.
• Sick pay.
• All tools and PPE provided.

For the full job description, person specification, and to apply, visit the Scottish Prison Service website: www.sps.gov.uk