Mechanical Engineer

This Mechanical Maintenance Engineer role at King's College London is your opportunity to help ensure one of the world’s leading universities keeps their facilities safe, efficient and well maintained.

You will have the opportunity to deliver mechanical maintenance engineering on an iconic central London campus and directly impact the spaces where research, teaching and innovation prosper.

The central London landmark campuses blend historic architecture with cutting-edge facilities, creating a complex and rewarding environment where skilled and dedicated engineers truly thrive.

What’s in it for you

• Competitive salary with annual incremental progression, plus the opportunity to increase earnings through the on-call rota.
• Excellent pension scheme, including retirement, ill-health and death-in-service benefits.
• Generous annual leave of 30 days, plus bank holidays and Christmas closure, with a 35-hour working week.
• Extensive professional development, technical training and career progression opportunities across Estates & Facilities.
• Strong health and wellbeing package, including an Employee Assistance Programme, wellbeing resources and discounted gym and sports facilities.
• Enhanced family-friendly benefits, including maternity, adoption, paternity and partner pay, plus a childcare subsidy scheme for eligible staff.
• Additional benefits including staff discounts, Cycle to Work, season ticket loans, electric/hybrid vehicle salary sacrifice, three paid volunteering days and access to staff networks and events.

What you’ll be taking ownership of as a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer:

• Carry out planned preventive maintenance (PPM) on a wide range of mechanical systems, including HVAC systems, boilers, pumps, ventilation (AHU,FCU,CB)  hot and cold-water systems, and plumbing installations.
• Respond promptly to reactive maintenance tasks, troubleshooting and resolving mechanical faults to maintain safe and efficient operation of university buildings.
• Ensure efficient operation of plant rooms, mechanical infrastructure, and associated systems through routine inspection and servicing.
• Ensure all mechanical maintenance and repair work complies with relevant statutory regulations and industry standards (e.g. pressure systems, water hygiene, gas safety where applicable).
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, inspections, and statutory compliance checks using the university’s CAFM (Computer-Aided Facilities Management) app.
• Support water hygiene management, including temperature monitoring and flushing, in line with L8 / Legionella control procedures as well as carry out water hygiene risk assessment remedials.
• To undertake training and qualify as Authorised/Responsible/Competent Persons as required.
• Support apprentices or junior engineers with knowledge-sharing and mentorship where appropriate.
• Forming part of the dedicated-on call engineering team with scheduled / rota on call weeks.

What you’ll bring to the team as a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer at King’s College London:

1. Recognised mechanical qualifications (e.g. NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering / Building Services / Plumbing & Heating or equivalent)
2. Knowledge of mechanical systems such as HVAC, hot and cold water systems, pumps, air handling units, FCU and chilled beams supported by strong fault-finding skills
3. Good understanding of health and safety requirements and statutory compliance in building maintenance
4. Experience in a mechanical maintenance role, preferably in a large or complex estate environment
5. IT literate – Use of iPad / SharePoint / Emails / MS Teams / CAFM reporting
6. Good knowledge and understanding of building services systems and safe working practices (inclusive of electrical systems)
7. Legionella awareness and water hygiene training (HSG274 / L8)

Desirable experience includes working within an educational or public sector environment, alongside steam, pressure systems AP, an understanding of BMS systems and energy efficiency and extra qualifications such as F Gas or a Level 2 in refrigeration or Air Conditioning. 

Working hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, based on one of Kings College London’s campuses in Central London.

If you’re ready to step into this role at King's College London and make a meaningful contribution within a world-class institution, apply now.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion are central tenets of King’s Vision 2029. Commitment to inclusion means that King’s aims to create an environment where differences are not just respected but also valued and celebrated. Everyone should be able to bring their whole self to King’s. We therefore welcome all applicants regardless of identity, personal characteristics or background.