Mechanical Engineer

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer
Location: Exeter

Industry: building and construction
Salary: £42,882 - £45,413 per Annam
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

Role Overview

Daniel Owen are currently recruiting for a Mechanical Engineer to join the Estates Services team for one of our key clients. This is a fantastic permanent opportunity offering a competitive salary, sector-leading benefits, and the chance to be part of a forward-thinking estates department driving towards Net Zero 2040.

This role offers hybrid working, with a minimum of 3 days on site per week

Duties & Responsibilities

As a Mechanical Engineer, you will:

• Deliver mechanical building services engineering and manage maintenance contracts.

• Support the University's Carbon Management Strategy through low and zero carbon projects, renewable technologies, and decolonisation programmes.

• Work on major new build projects, refurbishments, long-term maintenance, and smaller capital works.

• Collaborate with the Sustainability Team, Built Estate, Space Management, and Administrative teams.

• Liaise with external consultants, contractors, and stakeholders across the University.

• Contribute to the delivery of net zero by 2040.

Requirements

• Relevant qualifications in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services.

• Strong background in building services engineering, estates, or facilities management.

• Experience in delivering and managing maintenance contracts.

• Knowledge of low carbon/renewable technologies (desirable).

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Benefits

• 41 days leave per year (including bank holidays and additional University closure days).

• Flexible working options to support work-life balance.

• Numerous retail discounts at leading high-street and online retailers.

• Onsite gyms at all campuses and a cycle to work scheme.

• Sector-leading family policies:

  • Maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay)

  • Paternity leave (up to 6 weeks full pay)

  • Fertility Treatment Policy