About The Role

Grade PO2 – PO3 + £11,000 supplement

If you are an experienced Mechanical Engineer with drive, ambition and the ability to manage and deliver a variety of mechanical projects including communal heating / district heating projects this will be an opportunity for you.

The opportunity is for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our Building Services Team.

You will be responsible for the delivery of a variety of mechanical projects including but not limited to traditional communal heating and low carbon projects. You will be required to manage these works from inception through procurement to completion of works on site.

The successful candidate will ideally have a proven track record managing and delivering mechanical projects with the ability to ensure the highest possible standards are maintained. You will manage and coordinate your own workload with minimal supervision. You will have a good understanding of procurement and contract administration processes and have the ability to undertake detailed technical reports.

The successful candidate will have excellent technical knowledge of mechanical engineering and have the ability to overcome challenges which may arise to ensure projects are delivered on time and to budget.

You will join a team of hard working professionals focused on maintaining excellent levels of customer care and will be a part of an organisation which you will be proud to work for.

You will contribute to the development and delivery of the a forward five year asset management plan and capital improvement program me to ensure mechanical services are maintained to a good standard and are fully compliant with the latest statutory regulations and codes of practice .

You will be expected to be conversant with the requirements of all statutory Health and Safety policies and procedures and the latest CDM Regulations to effectively carry out the role.

Benefits for this post include flexible working arrangements to ensure work life balance can be maintained, 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, local government salary-related pension, discounted memberships to local leisure centers, cycle to work discount scheme. For more information on benefits, please visit * https://www.islington.gov.uk/about-the-council/apply-for-a-job/working-for-the-council

Islington Council is an equal opportunity employer.

For an informal discussion contact Garrett McEntee on 07718 563307 or by e-mail at [email protected]

Working for the team, service and our organisation

Islington is a place rich with diversity and culture. As a council our sense of purpose couldn’t be clearer: we serve. It’s in the logo. We are committed to challenging inequality in the borough and as one of the largest employers we know that to look after the place and the planet, we have to look after our people. Together we can change the future.

We are determined to create a more equal Islington, where everyone who lives here has an equal chance to thrive.

To do this, everyone who works at Islington Council lives by a set of values which guide us in everything that we do: collaborative, ambitious, resourceful, and empowering. They spell out ‘CARE’, which is what we think public service is all about.

Watch our video to hear more about our mission and how you can help us achieve it from the Leader of the Council, Cllr Kaya Comer-Schwartz.

Our offer to you

We are committed to challenging inequality in the borough and as one of the largest employers we know that to look after the place and the planet, we have to look after our people. Our staff benefits include:

Up to 31 days leave per year, increasing to 36 days after five years of local government service
A range of flexible working arrangements to maintain a healthy work-life balance, as well as a 35-hour working week
Learning and development opportunities to maximise your potential
Competitive pay and a commitment to paying all staff the London Living Wage at minimum
Excellent local government pension scheme
Cycle to Work scheme and discounted gym memberships
Local discounts from restaurants, shops, health and beauty therapists, and more!

Pre‑Employment Checks
Any offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of required pre‑employment checks. These may include:

Proof of address
Evidence of any name changes (if applicable)
Right to work in the UK
Overseas criminal record check (if applicable)
Satisfactory references
Occupational Health clearance
Evidence of professional qualifications or registrations
DBS check at the appropriate level (if applicable)

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff, and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts are subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Recruitment information

It is the policy of Islington Council that no user of service, present or future employee or job applicant receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of their sex, perceived or actual sexual orientation, marital status, race, religion or belief, age, creed, colour, nationality, national origin, ethnic origin, or disability, or on the grounds of their association with someone in one of these groups; nor is disadvantaged by any conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justified. We welcome applications from Black and Minority Ethnic candidates and acknowledge our responsibility to mitigate against racial discrimination. 

Islington Council operates a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria and we are committed to providing support to applicants who request reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process and throughout their career with us.

The post is subject to a basic DBS check, qualifications check and 3 years referencing.

Please note: Priority will be given to those at risk of redundancy within Islington Council. Current employees who are part of the redeployment pool must meet the essential criteria for shortlisting to be prioritised.

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