Senior Mechanical Engineer

Job Title: Senior Mechanical Engineer
Location: Institute of Cancer Research, Chelsea
Shift Pattern: 4 Days on, 4 Days off (12-Hour Shifts)
Reports to: Principle Engineer/Contract Manager
Company: Equans

About the Role:
We’re looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our team at the Institute of Cancer Research in Chelsea. This is a dynamic and crucial role, where you’ll coordinate resources and ensure the smooth operation of building systems, providing exceptional service to our clients. Your work will directly impact the operational success and sustainability of the facility.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and monitor sub-contractors to ensure tasks are completed to the highest standards.
• Produce detailed shift reports, documenting significant works and developments on-site.
• Manage and resolve reactive tasks efficiently, ensuring plant faults are swiftly addressed and equipment remains serviceable.
• Maintain up-to-date shift logs and ensure all paperwork for PPM, reactive works, and breakdowns is accurate and submitted promptly.
• Prepare Method Statements and Risk Assessments to ensure safe working practices at all times.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams, ensuring the professional image of the company is upheld.
• Support compliance with contractual KPIs/SLA’s and ensure the provision of a safe and healthy working environment.
• Proactively contribute to improving site processes and plant efficiency.
• Take ownership of the Permit to Work system, ensuring tasks are completed in accordance with safety standards.

What We’re Looking For:

• A technical background with an HNC/HND/Foundation Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field is highly advantageous.
• Apprenticeship in mechanical maintenance desirable; previous experience in hospital/life sciences is a plus.
• In-depth knowledge of mechanical systems such as Pumps, AHUs, HVAC, and basic Electrical systems.
• Experience with CAFMs and working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Strong leadership and team coordination skills, with the ability to work under pressure.
• A flexible approach to work, with the ability to step in for holiday and sickness cover when needed.
• Must possess a clear and calm mindset in high-pressure situations, with a keen focus on Health & Safety and Sustainability.

Why Join Us?

• A chance to work with cutting-edge facilities at a world-renowned research institution.
• A supportive and dynamic work environment where your expertise will make a real impact.
• A role offering stability, professional growth, and the opportunity to develop your skills.

If you’re ready to take on an exciting challenge and make a difference at one of the UK’s leading research institutions, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply Now and Join the Team!

What can we offer you? 

On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes; 

• 24 days annual leave (+ public holidays) 
• Life Cover  
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers 
• Gym membership discounts  
• Cycle to work scheme  
• Holiday purchase scheme 
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year 
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes 
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme 
• Access to our growing employee networks including WiE (Women in EQUANS), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young Persons Network) and our Disability Network 
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app 

Who are we? 

EQUANS is a world leader in energy services with nearly 100,000 employees working in more than 50 countries, with an annual turnover of over 17 billion euros.   

In the UK & Ireland, EQUANS is a provider of technical, FM, regeneration and energy services – with specialist capabilities in smart buildings, green mobility, district & embedded energy and decentralised renewables. 

EQUANS’ 13,500 UK & Ireland employees combine these activities to help businesses, public sector organisations and government to embrace the energy transition towards net zero, and also the digital & industrial transitions that are redesigning the way we move, work and live. 

EQUANS is a Bouygues group company. 

What’s next? 

If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch. 

At Equans we’re committed to delivering a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do, should you join Equans you’ll find a welcoming and open workplace where you’re supported and encouraged to be your true self at work. You’ll also have access to our growing employee networks including WiE (Women in Equans), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young Professionals Network) and our Disability Network.  

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a re-location package with this job role.  Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements. 

The EQUANS Resourcing Team supports this job advert. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries must come to the resourcing team not direct to EQUANS Managers.