Job Description

Job Title:

Head of Mechanical Services

Posting Start Date:

16/12/2025

Job Id:

1983

School/Department:

Estates & Facilities Management

Work Arrangement:

Full Time (Hybrid)

Contract Type:

Permanent

Salary per annum ():

61,759.00 - 69,488.00

Closing Date:

01/02/2026

The University of Sheffield is seeking to appoint a Head of Mechanical Services to lead the strategic

oversight, operational delivery, and continuous improvement of all mechanical services across our

diverse estate. This is a key leadership role within the Engineering & Maintenance Team of Estates & Facilities Management, ensuring our mechanical infrastructure meets the highest standards of safety,

legal compliance, and operational efficiency.

The University of Sheffield is a truly special place, with a bold and ambitious future. A leading global

university renowned for the excellence, impact and the distinctiveness of its research-led learning and

teaching across a wide range of disciplines, we are home to 30,000 of the brightest students and over

8,000 staff from more than 140 countries around the world. We want Sheffield to be an international

centre of excellence for centuries to come, so we recruit ambitious, creative people from across the

globe and we nurture their talent.

Reporting to the Associate Director of Engineering & Maintenance, you will manage all aspects of

mechanical maintenance, inspection, and lifecycle planning, creating a safe and compliant

environment that supports world-class teaching, research, and the student experience. You will lead a

dedicated team of in-house professionals and trade staff, alongside specialist external contractors,

and oversee projects ranging from minor repairs to major upgrades. Your remit includes developing

and enforcing robust policies and standards for planned preventative maintenance and statutory

compliance, while driving sustainability and resilience across the estate.

This is a varied and high-impact role, covering everything from heritage buildings to complex research

facilities. We are looking for an experienced leader with a strong engineering background, Chartered

or Incorporated Engineer status (or working towards it), and extensive expertise in managing

mechanical systems such as HVAC, BMS, and piped services. You will bring proven knowledge of UK

mechanical regulations, experience in asset management planning, and the ability to manage

significant budgets and contracts.

Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills, and the ability to inspire teams and influence at

senior levels are essential, as is a strategic and analytical mindset, capable of driving continuous

improvement, change and operational excellence.

For further information, you can view the candidate brochure here: Uni of Sheffield - Head of

Mechanical Services

MRG are acting as an employment agency adviser to the University of Sheffield on this appointment. For further information, including details on how to apply, please visit mrgglobal.com using reference JOB-21679.






Applications should be received by 01 February 2026

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To arrange a confidential briefing discussion please contact Charley McCarthy (charley.mccarthy@mrgglobal.com / 07344 093 390) or David Craven (david.craven@mrgglobal.com / 07932 717 438).