Job Description

Mechanical Manager

Offer ID:

71355

Job:

Project Managers / Facility Management

Contract type:

Permanent

Schedule:

Full-Time

Country:

United Kingdom

Equans is looking for a Mechanical Manager

to join our team at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh

. This is a

full-time permanent role working 37.5 hours per week.

On offer is a

competitive salary and excellent

benefits package.

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Mechanical Manager to join our on-site team at the prestigious Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh. In this critical role, you will lead the mechanical service delivery for a wide range of systems including Ventilation (LEVs, Fire Dampers), Air Conditioning, Refrigeration, Boiler and Generator Services, Water Systems, and more.



You'll be one of two Mechanical Managers overseeing essential building services across a complex healthcare estate, ensuring optimal performance, compliance, and safety in support of world-class patient care.

What will you deliver?

Lead and manage planned and reactive maintenance across all mechanical systems, meeting strict SLAs, KPIs, and compliance standards. Oversee Health & Safety for the mechanical team and service partners; deliver Toolbox Talks and ongoing updates. Serve as the primary point of contact for escalations and mechanical technical issues. Foster strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and collaboration. Ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory standards, including relevant Scottish Health Technical Memoranda (SHTMs). Support HR processes, team development, and performance management within your team. Provide technical input on projects, and contribute to asset lifecycle planning. Produce internal and external management reports with data-driven insights. Mentor and develop the Mechanical team, driving best-practice standards and a collaborative team culture.

What can we offer you?

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


25 days annual leave (+ public holidays) Life Cover equivalent to 2 times annual salary 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 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

Who are you?

An apprenticeship in HVAC systems or comparable training, experience and a working knowledge of these systems is essential. A relevant formal Technical & Management Qualification Demonstratable experience in a previous management or supervisor position Previous experience within a Healthcare Environment would be greatly advantageous Holds or has held a relevant Appointed Persons Status. This position requires the holder to obtain AP (Vent) Working Knowledge of the appropriate Standards including Scottish Health Technical Memorandums City & Guilds 2079 would be advantageous Experience in Fire Damper Testing Membership of an appropriate governing body or Institute, i.e. IHEEM A relevant Health & Safety Qualification, i.e IOSH Managing Safely, NEBOSH General Certificate, CDM, SMSTS. Successful postholder must be able to obtain and maintain a Disclosure Scotland as a Basic Level.

Who are we?

In the UK & Ireland, Equans is a provider of sustainable facilities management and regeneration, and cutting-edge energy and digital services. Our 15,000 employees combine these activities to deliver decarbonisation across the built environment and help businesses, communities, public sector organisations and government to accelerate the transition to a low carbon, resilient world.






Globally, Equans is a world leader in the energy and services sector with operations in 20 countries, 90,000 employees working on 5 continents and a turnover of 19.2 billion euros in 2024. Equans is a subsidiary of the Bouygues group.

Our ambition

At Equans, we are driven by our ambition to be recognised for our operational excellence and as the best place to work for our employees. This commitment extends to achieving global and sustainable performance through Impact, ensuring that everything we do aligns with our core values--Accountability, Respect, Team Spirit, and Service Focus.






We take ownership, act with integrity, and set high standards. We listen, support, and care for one another. We collaborate and build trust to achieve shared goals, always striving to meet our customers' needs in a proactive and pragmatic way. These values shape our culture, strengthen our community, and inspire us to deliver excellence every day.

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.






As part our commitment to better reflect the markets within which we operate, we encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, along with all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010.





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 AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), Veterans & Reservists, WOMEN Together (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.





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 manage this requirement. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries should come to the resourcing team not direct to Equans Managers.

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Place:

Workplace : Edinburgh United Kingdom

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