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Job details Job reference VAC007788 Date posted 12/01/2026 Application closing date 08/02/2026 Location Sandy Park Salary BG13: 47,181 - 50,269 Package Blank Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Job category/type Construction and Building Maintenance Attachments
Mechanical Project Engineer Job description
Full Time, Permanent
About the Role
Join our Planned Maintenance team and play a key role in delivering vital mechanical and gas compliance projects across Bristol's social housing portfolio. You'll manage multiple work streams, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively.
Key Responsibilities

• Oversee contracts for mechanical installations and M&E packages, including:
• Communal heating systems
• Gas compliance (including DSEAR assessments)
• Legionella testing
• Renewable heating alternatives
• Drive delivery of planned maintenance programmes to meet ambitious standards.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, CDM regulations, and Bristol City Council policies.
• Manage budgets, procurement processes, and contractor relationships.
• Prepare specifications, reports, and contract documentation.

What We're Looking For

• Experience in M&E maintenance, ideally within social housing.
• Strong project management and contract administration skills.
• Recognised engineering qualification (Degree/HNC) or equivalent experience in Gas Safety/building services.
• Knowledge of commercial gas systems and compliance requirements.
• Ability to innovate and improve service delivery.

Why Bristol City Council?
At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation. For the majority of our roles hybrid working arrangements are available, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice - mixing both home and office working.
Join us and you'll receive an excellent rewards package including flexible working and flexitime, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you'll be working in a supportive environment where you'll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.
How do I apply?
If you share our and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below.
To be shortlisted for interview you'll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.
We're a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.
Interviews are expected to take place soon after the closing date.
For more information, contact Craig Withey, Programme Engineer at craig.withey@bristol.gov.uk or 07884 736095.
Bristol City Council strives to have a workforce that reflects the communities it serves, we are therefore committed to ensuring diversity in our hiring process. We welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit.
The personal information section (including your name) you'll complete as part of the application form will not be visible to hiring managers, but is used confidentially to make sure that everyone is treated fairly.
Job title Mechanical Project Engineer Job reference VAC007788 Date posted 12/01/2026 Application closing date 08/02/2026 Location Sandy Park Salary BG13: 47,181 - 50,269 Package Blank Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Job category/type Construction and Building Maintenance Attachments Job description
Full Time, Permanent
About the Role
Join our Planned Maintenance team and play a key role in delivering vital mechanical and gas compliance projects across Bristol's social housing portfolio. You'll manage multiple work streams, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively.
Key Responsibilities

• Oversee contracts for mechanical installations and M&E packages, including:
• Communal heating systems
• Gas compliance (including DSEAR assessments)
• Legionella testing
• Renewable heating alternatives
• Drive delivery of planned maintenance programmes to meet ambitious standards.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, CDM regulations, and Bristol City Council policies.
• Manage budgets, procurement processes, and contractor relationships.
• Prepare specifications, reports, and contract documentation.

What We're Looking For

• Experience in M&E maintenance, ideally within social housing.
• Strong project management and contract administration skills.
• Recognised engineering qualification (Degree/HNC) or equivalent experience in Gas Safety/building services.
• Knowledge of commercial gas systems and compliance requirements.
• Ability to innovate and improve service delivery.

Why Bristol City Council?
At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation. For the majority of our roles hybrid working arrangements are available, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice - mixing both home and office working.
Join us and you'll receive an excellent rewards package including flexible working and flexitime, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you'll be working in a supportive environment where you'll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.
How do I apply?
If you share our and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below.
To be shortlisted for interview you'll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.
We're a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.
Interviews are expected to take place soon after the closing date.
For more information, contact Craig Withey, Programme Engineer at craig.withey@bristol.gov.uk or 07884 736095.
Bristol City Council strives to have a workforce that reflects the communities it serves, we are therefore committed to ensuring diversity in our hiring process. We welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit.
The personal information section (including your name) you'll complete as part of the application form will not be visible to hiring managers, but is used confidentially to make sure that everyone is treated fairly.

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