Senior Project Engineer (Mechanical)

Job summary

The House of Commons are looking for a Senior Project Engineer with a mechanical engineering background to lead the delivery of high-profile projects across the UK Parliamentry estate. You will manage a team of project leads delivering mechanical-led projects valued between £50k and £2m, taking schemes from early definition and business case through design, procurement, construction and handover.

Job description

This role is exciting because no two projects are the same. You’ll work on nationally significant, often listed, buildings where technical excellence, safety and innovation really matter. Acting as a senior technical authority, you’ll review designs, coordinate multiple disciplines and stakeholders, and ensure compliance with Parliamentary standards, CDM regulations and statutory requirements.

Beyond delivery, you’ll help shape how projects are run, driving continuous improvement and supporting the move toward condition-based maintenance. You’ll also have opportunities to deputise for senior managers and contribute to major programmes, including Restoration and Renewal. With strong training and development support, this is a chance to build your career while helping maintain and modernise one of the most unique estates in the UK.

This role is offered on a hybrid working basis, with an expectation of you spending 60% of your time in the office.

Find out more about working at the House of Commons.

Person specification

What we’re looking for

• Degree-level in Mechanical Engineering & a Chartered Status/working towards
• Excellent interpersonal, management and communication skills, with the ability to build & maintain relationships promoting inclusion and diversity
• Experience in delivering projects and a proven experience of managing multiple maintenance projects
• A working knowledge of Health & Safety in maintenance with a familiarity of CDM regulations
• A practical understanding of NEC contracts and experience in a financial environment for project delivery

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.

Why Join us?

In addition to your salary, we offer an attractive range of benefits including but not limited to:

• Generous annual leave starting at 30 days and increasing to 35 after one full working year.
• Enrolment in the excellent Civil Service pension scheme with an average employer contribution of 27%
• Flexible working options that help you find a balance including enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental and adoption leave, caring leave and alternative working patterns.

Things you need to know

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Selection process details

CV & Supporting Statement– If you would like to apply for this role, please submit your CV and covering letter with a 750-word limit.

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

As part of the selection process, you may be required to complete a presentation as part of your interview. Further information will be provided to shortlisted candidates.

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

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.

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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Contact point for applicants

Job contact :

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

Recruitment team

• Email : recruitment@parliament.uk

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