Position reference: 50128645
Directorate: Growth and Sustainability | Service: Assets
Salary: £42,839 - £46,142 (Plus £5000 market rate supplement until 30/04/2028)
Working Arrangements: Monday to Friday
Hours per week: 37
Contract type: Permanent
We are happy to talk flexible working arrangements with you, please get in touch.
See our range of Employee Rewards: Employee rewards and benefits
Closing date: 05/06/2026 at 23:59
The successful candidate will be required to speak English to an appropriate standard.
This post requires a Basic Criminal Record Check
Prospective employees will be required to give a reasonable account of any significant periods (6 months or more in the past 3 years) of time living abroad.
When applying, please ensure you are prepared to start work with all the necessary legal documents, such as a valid visa, relevant to the type of work you will be undertaking. Please be aware that our organisation does not possess a Home Office license and, as a result, is unable to provide sponsorship for anyone seeking a visa as a skilled or temporary migrant worker.
Pensions Regulations have provisions to reduce pension payments in certain circumstances of those who return to work within local government service. If you are in receipt of a pension upon commencing employment with the authority, this may affect your pension entitlements and you should therefore seek advice from the relevant Pensions Authority.
At Barnsley Council you can start a career that makes a real difference to people’s lives, helping our council and residents to be the best they can be.
We’re an award-winning council and one of the biggest employers in the borough, supporting around 243,000 people. We put people at the heart of everything we do, and that includes our employees. As part of the team, we offer lots of benefits and rewards to support you to thrive and grow, like flexible working, employee discounts, support for your health and wellbeing, and opportunities for training and development to grow your career and develop your skills.
There’s so much happening in our thriving borough, and now’s the perfect time to join our excellent Property Services team as we work to make Barnsley the place of possibilities.
- We’re an award-winning team and one of the biggest employers in the borough supporting around 243,000 people.
- Working at Barnsley Council means being part of a team that makes a real difference to people’s lives, where you can develop the skills you need to make change happen.
- If you join the team you’ll receive great pay alongside an excellent pension scheme. With flexible working we’ll also support your work/life balance, helping you to adjust your hours and take time off when you need it.
- We’ll help you to develop your career and grow your skills with opportunities for training and development.
- There’s so much happening in our thriving borough and your talent and skills will help us make Barnsley the place of possibilities.
- Key to our success is working with our residents, partners, businesses and organisations and building these partnerships to bring about change in Barnsley.
About the Post:
Property Services – Construction Design
Shape the buildings that shape our communities
This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic Property Services – Construction Design team, delivering high‑quality, safe and sustainable public buildings across the borough. We are looking for a Building Services Mechanical Engineer with a passion for quality design, statutory compliance and practical delivery.
You will play a key role in designing and delivering mechanical building services across a diverse portfolio, including civic buildings, cultural assets, offices, leisure facilities and commercial property.
About the Role
As a Building Services Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, specification, coordination and delivery of mechanical services on new‑build, refurbishment and maintenance projects.
Working within a multi‑disciplinary professional team, your work will span concept through to completion, offering real variety, technical challenge and professional satisfaction
Key Responsibilities
- Design and specify mechanical building services, including heating, cooling, ventilation, domestic water and gas systems
- Prepare drawings, technical specifications, schedules and tender documentation
- Manage and support projects through delivery and construction stages
- Undertake surveys, condition inspections and technical assessments
- Provide professional advice on compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements
- Coordinate with architects, quantity surveyors, project managers and external consultants
- Support contractor engagement, site inspections and commissioning activities
- Contribute to achieving safe, compliant, energy‑efficient and value‑for‑money outcomes
About You
You will be a motivated and technically skilled mechanical engineer who enjoys working collaboratively and making a tangible difference.
We’re looking for someone who has:
- A qualification in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering (or equivalent experience)
- Experience of mechanical services design within a construction or property environment
- Knowledge of relevant legislation, standards and best practice
- Strong communication skills and a professional, solutions‑focused approach
- The confidence to manage your own workload and contribute to team success
Working towards, or holding, professional membership (e.g. CIBSE, IMechE or Engineering Council registration) would be advantageous but is not essential.
Why Join Us?
- Work on meaningful, high‑profile public sector projects
- Be part of a supportive, professional and multidisciplinary team
- Enjoy excellent work‑life balance, flexibility and job security
- Competitive salary, local government pension scheme and generous annual leave
- Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities
If you want to use your mechanical engineering expertise to help deliver safe, sustainable and inspiring buildings that serve our communities, we’d love to hear from you.
Please use the documents below to help support you with your application form.
Job Profile: Building Services Engineer (Mechanical Electrical) Profile.docx
Vacancy Exposure Profile: Exposure Profile.pdf
Help with your application form
Please ensure you view the job profile for this role, as you will need to demonstrate in your application form how you meet the required criteria.
We welcome the opportunity to have a chat about the role and are happy to address any questions you may have about flexible working arrangements, including as a result of caring responsibilities.
We're committed to creating a workplace where differences are valued and everyone truly feels able to be themselves. If you have any support needs during the recruitment process, please let us know.
CV's are not accepted for this role.
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