Job Description

Contractual hours

35

Basis

Full time

Workplace role category

Workplace

Date posted

16/05/2025

Job reference

OOBC1362

Role:

Engineering Services Manager (Mechanical)

Salary:

57,240 - 64,610 per annum

Location:

Barbican Centre, City of London

Contract:

Full-time, Permanent

About Us

The Barbican is an international arts, conference and education centre in the heart of the City of London. We are London's Creative Catalyst for arts, curiosity and enterprise. Across our theatres, concert halls, cinemas, galleries, business venues and public and community spaces, we spark creative possibilities and transformation for artists, audiences, and communities - to inspire, connect and provoke debate. We are the place to be and a place where everyone is welcome. Our impact is felt far outside our walls and ripples beyond the experiences we offer - locally, nationally and internationally.

About the role

To oversee and advise on the operation and condition of all plant and systems across the Barbican. Working closely with the Head of Engineering, be responsible for updating the 20-Year Forward Maintenance Plans for the buildings, plant and systems and prioritising project works for the annual Cyclical Works (plant replacement) Programme (CWP).

Key Responsibilities:

To be responsible for the operation and condition of all plant and systems across the Barbican. To prioritise compliance, insurance, safety, and operational works to always ensure 100% completion in these areas. To ensure all systems are maintained to the highest standards



To carry out and/or arrange for condition surveys of mechanical systems and other systems. To continuously review and implement improved planned preventative maintenance systems. To audit works carried out by both internal and external resources to maximise the life and quality of plant. Recommend additional works and/or advise on dilapidation, replacement, or alternative systems as



Working closely with the Head of Engineering to be responsible for the Engineering input into the 20 Year Forward Maintenance Plans in terms of buildings, plant and systems and prioritising project works for the annual Cyclical Works Programme (CWP). To prepare reports, specifications/tender documentation for the renewal/replacement and modifications of mechanical and electrical services and

Barbican Benefits

We offer a wide range of employee benefits, annual pay progression and an annual pay review, a generous pension scheme, season ticket loan and cycle to work schemes, free access to museums and galleries, discounts on retail, healthcare and on-site cafes and restaurants. You will have access to Employee Assistance Programme, trained Mental Health First aiders and City of London employee networks.

How to Apply

To apply, please click on the apply online button on the top right of your screen.

If there are any issues with the application process, please contact the Barbican Careers team at careers@barbican.org.uk.

Deadline for applications is Saturday 31 May 2025 at 23.55pm.

Please note that we are unable to accept late applications.

The City of London Corporation want to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to thrive in the work that we do. The City of London Corporation is currently undergoing a programme ensure that our pay and reward practices are competitive and equitable across the whole organisation - and is committed to regularly benchmarking and reviewing pay against external sectors.



As part of our commitment to increasing the diversity of staff within the Barbican we are particularly keen to encourage applications from people from groups that are currently underrepresented, including people from the Global Majority* and D/deaf and disabled people. We want to better reflect and understand the communities we exist to serve. We are members of the Disability Confident Scheme and guarantee to interview all disabled candidates who would like to be considered under this scheme and who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role. Please contact us if you require reasonable adjustments as part of the application process.