Mechanical Engineer (Building Services)

Job summary

Join the UK Parliament and help shape the future of one of the most iconic estates in the world. As a Mechanical Engineer.

Job description

you’ll play a pivotal role in maintaining and modernising the mechanical and public health systems that keep Parliament running. From heating and ventilation to water treatment and specialist building services, you’ll develop lifecycle strategies, lead feasibility studies, and influence design standards across a complex and historic estate. This is a unique opportunity to combine cutting-edge engineering with heritage conservation, ensuring resilience and sustainability for generations to come.

This role is offered on a hybrid working basis, with an expectation of spending around 40% of your time on-site.

Person specification

We’re seeking an experienced engineer who thrives on complexity and collaboration. You’ll bring:

• Proven experience overseeing installation, testing, and commissioning of complex mechanical services.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and influence stakeholders effectively.
• Strong understanding of building services design standards, procurement processes, and compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication skills to present technical information clearly to diverse audiences.
• A proactive approach to innovation and sustainability in engineering solutions.

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £57,865, House of Commons contributes £16,763 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

• Learning and development tailored to your role
• An environment with flexible working options
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
• A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

Things you need to know

Artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

Selection process details

If you would like to apply for this role please submit your CV & Supporting Statement with a 500 word limit providing evidence against the criteria outlined in the Job Description.

More information on the application process can be found here: Application process - UK Parliament

Applicants must ensure that anything submitted must be factually accurate. Plagiarism ‘can include presenting the ideas and experience of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own.’ Whilst candidates can make use of AI, they must do it truthfully. Where possible experience stated within the supporting statement should also be visible in the cv part of the application. Whilst we accept candidates may use AI tools within job applications, statements, and CVs; submissions must be truthful and relevant to experience.

More information on the role and the full criteria can be found in the Job Description.

Please note that most job offers will be made at the minimum of the salary range, other than in exceptional circumstances.

Please ensure that you anonymise your application by removing any identifiable factors from your CV or Supporting Statement.

We may close the vacancy prior to the closing date stated due to a high volume of applications.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is counter-terrorist check (opens in a new window).

See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Medical

Successful candidates will be expected to have a medical.

Nationality requirements

Open to UK nationals only.

Working for the Civil Service

Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see theCivil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).

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This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative.The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window).Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.

Contact point for applicants

Job contact :

• Name : Recruitment team
• Email : recruitment@parliament.uk

Recruitment team

• Email : recruitment@parliament.uk