Job Description

Job Title:

Mechanical Engineer

PP-SRS-GRD:

S-0830-12

Location:

RAF Alconbury

Vacancy Number:

691254

Open Date

: 18 September 2025

Close Date:

2 October 2025

Work Hours Per Week:

37.5

Salary (Per Hour):

22.23 - 31.45

Several vacancies may be available - multiple selections may be made

We are currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join a premier team of Mechanical Engineers at the 423rd Civil Engineering Squadron, Royal Air Force (RAF) Alconbury, United Kingdom.

What will be your primary role?

The primary duties are to serve as a professional mechanical engineer, performing design, project programming and construction management/monitoring duties in support of a military installation. You will be responsible for performing planning and design work for substantial multi-phase new construction, renovations, and improvement projects for real property facilities, including utility systems, utilizing a professional knowledge of mechanical engineering. You will manage projects for new construction, renovations, and improvements to real property facilities and maintains surveillance over construction contractors utilizing a professional knowledge of mechanical engineering and knowledge of other engineering disciplines to ensure overall compliance with contracted specifications and schedules, plan programs and budgets and execute required projects in support of assigned programs. In addition, you will perform work in facilities operations and maintenance functions and provide consulting services and project coordination.

For specific qualification requirements for this position, you can visit:

https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-sta ndards/0800/mechanical-engineering-series-0830/

Qualifications: A bachelor's degree in an appropriate discipline (NVQ Level 6. BTEC Level 6, C&G Level 6) and specialized experience.

or

A combination of college level education (NVQ Level 5. BTEC Level 5, C&G Level 5) in an appropriate discipline and three years specialized experience directly related to the role.

or

A PhD in an appropriate discipline, or equivalent doctoral degree.

We offer fantastic company benefits include:

Competitive salary:

the starting salary for this position is

22.23 per hour

Holiday:

25 days Annual Leave + UK Bank Holidays

Paid Sick Leave

Pension Scheme

Free On-Site Parking

Employee extras such as:

Life Assurance scheme, Employee Assistance Program, Specialized Training, Development Opportunities, Receive time off, cash, and honorary awards for significant contributions

Overview of Mission

U.S. Air Forces in Europe - United Kingdom (USAFE-UK), a forward detachment of USAFE, is headquartered at RAF Mildenhall, England a premier employer of over 1,200 local national employees with a right to work in the United Kingdom. Our jobs range from Administrative; Logistics; Trade and Labor (Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning (HVAC), electrician, plumbers, and general Maintenance); Civil Engineers, Lawyers, Doctors and Administrative and Management positions. The organization further serves as the focal point for overseas negotiations with His Majesty's government on a wide range of issues. Our team is dedicated to excellence, innovation, and the highest standards of operational readiness.

The 501st Combat Support Wing tracks its lineage back to the 501st Bombardment Group, which was activated June 1, 1944, at Dalhart Army Airfield, Texas. Almost 2,000 Airmen serving one wing with two groups, 14 squadrons, and 17 wing staff agencies. The 501st serves a community of more than 14,000 personnel spread across ten installations. The 501st CSW remains the only combat support wing in the USAF and carries on its storied heritage of generating combat missions around the globe and projecting diplomacy through its ten geographically separated locations across the United Kingdom, Norway and Cyprus. 501st Combat Support Wing Locations: RAF Croughton, RAF Fairford, RAF Welford, Blenheim Crescent, RAF Alconbury, RAF Menwith Hill, RAF Molesworth, and Stavanger, Norway. The United States and the United Kingdom share a special bond nurtured over decades of commitment to our shared values of peace, security and prosperity. The depth of the US and the UK partnership will only grow as together we face the increasingly complex, high-end threats of today and tomorrow.

What are the Key Skills required for this role?

1. Professional knowledge of mechanical engineering concepts, principles and practices, and familiarity with architectural and other engineering disciplines.

2. Knowledge of a broad range of engineering and construction methods, practices and techniques, and contracting standards relating to facilities engineering to determine compliance with current codes, regulations and laws.

3. Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental requirements as outlined in applicable standards, regulations, procedures and laws, and current legislative issues.

4. Knowledge of the regulatory and statutory restrictions on expenditures of different types of funding.

5. Knowledge of automated data processing concepts and systems capabilities to be able to effectively accomplish assigned functions; to include knowledge of program planning and budgeting cycles, financial control, budget systems and management.

6. Knowledge of aesthetic and functional design techniques and skill in preparing project documentation, to include preliminary drawings, sketches, and construction drawings; and skill in drafting sufficient to convey design concepts and ideas to formulate working drawings.

7. Ability to plan, conduct and record site/facilities surveys and inspection; to analyze, interpret, and apply results, rules, regulations, and procedures in a variety of situations and recommend timely and economical solutions.

8. Ability to plan and organize work and coordinate with other engineering disciplines and architects; and communicate effectively both orally and in writing and maintain good working relationships.

What are the conditions of employment for this role?

You will be required to handle and safeguard sensitive information in accordance with applicable US and UK laws, rules and regulations. You may be required to travel by military and/or civilian aircraft, and you may also be required to travel to the US or other country, in the performance of official duties or attend necessary training, this position may also be coded as mission essential. You will be required to complete a 6-month probationary period. Overtime may be required, and you may be assigned other duties not included in this position description, but that are appropriate to the grade and skill set of the incumbent. Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Your hours of work will be 37.5 hours per week on a fixed schedule (Mon-Fri 0800-1630) where start & end times may be modified due to mission needs and in accordance with the organization's flexible working policies. You may act as project liaison with other design agencies as required. You may be required to serve on A&E selection boards. You are required to complete any training or certifications deemed necessary by management to successfully perform the functions of the position. You must obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.

NOTE:

You will require a security clearance and a right to work in the UK.

This position may have certain restrictions to US citizens including US dual nationals due to the Status of Forces Agreement. For additional information contact the LNDH team on 01638 544955.

LNDH Application:

https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/HiHn37upJw

Supporting Documents to be submitted via email to

100fss.fsmc6@us.af.mil

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 43,384.50-61,327.50 per year

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Canteen Company events Company pension Free parking Life insurance On-site parking Sick pay
Work Location: In person