Estates and Campus Mechanical Compliance Manager

Posted 01 August 2025
Salary 27.2
LocationPreston LE15 United Kingdom
Job type Contract
Sector Facilities & Environment
ReferenceRQ1576895

Job description

1 month contract with a Local Authority
Job Summary:
• This is a temporary opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Compliance Manager to support the Estates and Maintenance team in ensuring the delivery of statutory and regulatory mechanical maintenance activities.
• The role is essential in addressing known compliance shortfalls and ensuring remedial works are delivered on time and to standard.
• The successful candidate will oversee contractor management, support compliance assurance, and utilise the CAFM system for reporting and planning.

Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):
• Support the delivery of statutory mechanical compliance across the estate.
• Work alongside the Mechanical Maintenance Manager to reduce backlog and improve compliance status.
• Plan and monitor remedial mechanical maintenance works and ensure completion within legal and organisational timescales.
• Manage contractors delivering mechanical maintenance and ensure adherence to service level agreements.
• Utilise the CAFM (Computer-Aided Facilities Management) system to monitor asset performance, maintenance schedules, and compliance tracking.
• Ensure mechanical systems are maintained in accordance with statutory obligations and industry best practices.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders and external contractors to facilitate planned and reactive works.
• Provide detailed reports on compliance performance and remedial progress.
• Contribute to internal audits and support risk mitigation through effective mechanical infrastructure management.

Skills/Experience:
• Proven experience in managing mechanical maintenance compliance within a large, complex estate.
• Strong working knowledge of statutory mechanical compliance regulations and best practices.
• Experience managing external contractors and overseeing planned and reactive works.
• Ability to use CAFM systems for maintenance tracking and reporting.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and project planning skills.
• Strong understanding of building services, including heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC).
• Experience within a higher education or large institutional environment.
• Mechanical engineering qualification or relevant professional certification.
• Familiarity with health and safety standards, including audits and compliance documentation.

Additional Information:
• Full-time role: 36 hours per week.