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Mechanical Engineer

Job details
Posting date: 29 August 2025
Salary: £42,882 to £45,413 per year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 28 September 2025
Location: Exeter, Devon, EX4 4PY
Company: Daniel Owen Ltd
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: Mechanical Engineer_1756476328

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Summary

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer
Location: Exeter

Industry: building and construction
Salary: £42,882 - £45,413 per Annam
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

Role Overview

Daniel Owen are currently recruiting for a Mechanical Engineer to join the Estates Services team for one of our key clients. This is a fantastic permanent opportunity offering a competitive salary, sector-leading benefits, and the chance to be part of a forward-thinking estates department driving towards Net Zero 2040.

This role offers hybrid working, with a minimum of 3 days on site per week

Duties & Responsibilities

As a Mechanical Engineer, you will:

  • Deliver mechanical building services engineering and manage maintenance contracts.

  • Support the University's Carbon Management Strategy through low and zero carbon projects, renewable technologies, and decolonisation programmes.

  • Work on major new build projects, refurbishments, long-term maintenance, and smaller capital works.

  • Collaborate with the Sustainability Team, Built Estate, Space Management, and Administrative teams.

  • Liaise with external consultants, contractors, and stakeholders across the University.

  • Contribute to the delivery of net zero by 2040.

Requirements

  • Relevant qualifications in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services.

  • Strong background in building services engineering, estates, or facilities management.

  • Experience in delivering and managing maintenance contracts.

  • Knowledge of low carbon/renewable technologies (desirable).

  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Benefits

  • 41 days leave per year (including bank holidays and additional University closure days).

  • Flexible working options to support work-life balance.

  • Numerous retail discounts at leading high-street and online retailers.

  • Onsite gyms at all campuses and a cycle to work scheme.

  • Sector-leading family policies:

    • Maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay)

    • Paternity leave (up to 6 weeks full pay)

    • Fertility Treatment Policy

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