Mechanical Engineer or Building Services Engineer

Job Description

Housing – Technical Services Team

Mechanical Engineer or Building Services Engineer

Thurrock Council, Civic Offices, New Road, Grays, Essex

Salary: £44,208 - £50,424 per annum

Pay Grade: F

Permanent Contract

37 Hours per Week

Thurrock is a vibrant unitary borough in Essex, located along the River Thames and close to London, with major regeneration projects and key destinations like Lakeside Shopping Centre. We are offering an exciting opportunity for a committed and enthusiastic professional to join our small, dedicated Housing Technical Services team within the Place Directorate.

We are looking for a knowledgeable and experienced Mechanical or Building Services Engineer to help deliver our ambitious housing investment plans, which include building 1,000 new homes and improving existing stock through a major capital programme focused on safety, energy efficiency, and resident well-being.

In this key role, you will lead on statutory mechanical compliance programmes such as gas servicing, water hygiene, passenger lifts, Stairlifts and hoist equipment and fire protection systems while providing expert guidance on planned maintenance and refurbishment projects.

You’ll work closely with internal colleagues and external partners to ensure all systems are safe, efficient, and fully compliant with current regulations and best practices.

If you have experience in mechanical compliance, building services, and project management in a housing environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and deliver statutory mechanical compliance programmes, including water hygiene (Legionella control), gas servicing, passenger lifts, sprinkler systems, dry risers, ventilation systems, and other fire protection systems across the housing portfolio.
• Provide expert technical input on planned maintenance, refurbishment, and asset improvement projects, ensuring design and installation of mechanical systems meet required standards and legislation.
• Collaborate with internal teams (Asset Management, Compliance, Repairs, Capital Projects) and external contractors, consultants, and regulatory bodies to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant mechanical service delivery.
• Monitor contractor performance, carry out inspection and servicing reports, and ensure that any identified remedial actions are followed up and completed within agreed timeframes.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and industry best practice, including Gas Safety Regulations, LOLER, Building Regulations, and British Standards.
• Promote and support the adoption of energy-efficient and sustainable mechanical engineering solutions, including low-carbon heating technologies and system optimisation.
• Apply sound project management skills to manage multiple compliance and improvement workstreams simultaneously, ensuring delivery to time, cost, and quality standards.

What We’re Looking For:

• Ability to communicate complex mechanical and building services concepts clearly and effectively to a wide range of audiences, including colleagues, senior managers, external contractors, and residents. This includes writing clear technical reports, preparing specifications, providing practical advice, and presenting recommendations in a way that is accessible to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• A recognised qualification in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering at a minimum of Level 3 (such as an NVQ Level 3, HNC, HND, or equivalent). Ideally, candidates will also hold or be working toward professional membership with a relevant engineering institution (e.g., CIBSE, IMechE). You should also have demonstrable hands-on experience managing mechanical systems in a housing, facilities management, compliance, or public sector building services environment.
• A thorough and up-to-date understanding of building safety legislation, including the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM), Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations, Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations, and the Building Safety Act. You should also have a strong grasp of your role in ensuring health and safety compliance, particularly within a local authority or large landlord setting.
• Proven ability to plan and prioritise work effectively across multiple projects or compliance areas, balancing technical oversight with operational demands. You should be highly organised, capable of interpreting data and technical documentation, and confident in identifying practical solutions to engineering challenges. Strong interpersonal and teamworking skills are essential, as you’ll be working closely with colleagues across various disciplines, as well as external partners and contractors.

Join us and play a crucial role in ensuring the safety, efficiency, and compliance of Thurrock’s housing stock.

The applicant must also be flexible in their approach to the delivery of the service and must be prepared to support collaborative working with other local authorities, in the delivery of a modern licensing service. Some working out of normal office hours may be required

A Basic DBS check will be required.

If you have any queries regarding the post or interview dates, please contact Chaudhry Ashraf, Technical Services Delivery Manager via 01375 652652 or by emailing CASHRAF@thurrock.gov.uk

Advert Closing Date

• Redeployment Only: 10th July 2025
• Internal & External: 27th July 2025

Interview Date: To Be Confirmed To view the Job Profile and Person Specification please follow the link below:
Download Job Profile (PDF Document)

Application Requirements

If the Job Profile and Person Specification list any qualifications as essential, please upload copies of those relevant qualifications to your application.

About us

Why Thurrock?

Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.

Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead.

This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough.

Our location

Thurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000 residents.

We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes.

Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.

Staff benefits

We offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.

Further information can be found here Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Thurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification.

We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do.

For further information about Thurrock Council please visit our website: Thurrock Council