Reactive and Cyclical Maintenance Engineer

Job Details:

Job Reference: HCC624335

Salary Range: £40,643 - £45,077 per annum

Work Location: Elizabeth II Court, Winchester (Hybrid Working)

Hours per week: 37

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 10 July 2026

Interview Date: w/c 20 July 2026

Be the driving force behind safe, compliant, and operational buildings across Hampshire.

We’re recruiting for Mechanical Engineer to join Hampshire County Council’s Property Services Team. This is your chance to make a real impact on a substantial & diverse estate that includes schools, libraries, historic buildings, and countryside sites.

The Role:

You will be a property professional surrounded by a team of 300+ in Property Services which includes engineers, building surveyors, structural engineers, architects, landscape architects & embedded fire officers.

As a Mechanical Engineer (Operational Maintenance), you’ll support the delivery of the mechanical maintenance services within a defined area across the HCC built estate. Working within our Engineering Term Maintenance Contract, you’ll manage reactive, cyclical, and statutory maintenance programmes, ensuring compliance and minimising risk.

You’ll be working on a contract valued up to £200 million, covering planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs to keep Hampshire County Council buildings safe, compliant, and operational. You’ll play a key role in monitoring contract performance across a diverse portfolio of 10,000 assets spread across 1,000 sites, including:

• Schools


• Adult & Children’s Homes


• Libraries


• Corporate Offices and Registration Buildings


• Countryside Parks and Farms

Our estate ranges from listed historic buildings to brand-new facilities recently delivered by our Delivery Team of Architects in Property Services, offering you a unique and varied challenge.

What you’ll do:

• Ensure all operational maintenance activities, including inspections, servicing, and remedial works are carried out in line with contract and specification.


• Conduct onsite engineering and health and safety audits of TMC engineers and sub-contractors.


• Conduct financial audits of additional, reactive and planned works, ensuring good public value outcomes.


• Demonstrate and uphold high levels of technical competence and specialist knowledge.


• Acting as a key liaison for clients and contractors, providing technical advice and resolving issues.


• Ensuring full compliance with health and safety regulations, risk management protocols, and statutory servicing requirements.

What we’re looking for:

Our people are what make us a vibrant and well-respected organisation.  With a strong track record of delivering high quality services within a property or construction environment, you will be able to contribute to our purpose of delivering great public value outcomes at the same time as developing your own career.

To be successful in the role you will have the following knowledge, skills and qualifications:

• Technical apprenticeship, or Equivalent qualification in Mechanical Services or Building Services Engineering.


• Recent, relevant experience in engineering maintenance programmes.


• Good knowledge of technical standards and legislation (e.g., GSUIR 98, PSSR 2000, ACOP L8, HSG274, F GAS, LOLER 98).


• Excellent organisational, communication, and project management skills.


• Proven ability to develop effective solutions to complex technical problems.


• Good understanding of CDM 2015 Regulations in regard to Health & Safety.


• Passionate about delivering public services as a collaborative team member.

• Commercially and financially aware and able to flex to meet the changing requirements of the role in line with service priorities and manage budgets effectively.


• Highly self-motivated, you will be able to effectively manage and prioritise a busy workload.


• Good networker, with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships across a range of stakeholders.


• An excellent listener and communicator, to both technical and non-technical audiences, in oral, written, presentation and briefing form.


• You will be required to travel to various locations within Hampshire (and the Isle of Wight or other local authority), and it is essential that you have a current drivers’ licence and access to a reliable vehicle on a regular basis. 

Why join us?

Hampshire County Council is a flexible employer interested in making the most of your skills and offers a great work life balance. Here are some of the reasons why we are a great choice for your next career move:

• Hybrid working - flexible blend of office and home working. Currently most teams working in Winchester a minimum of one day a week.


• Generous annual leave - 25 days plus bank holidays, rising to 28 after 5 years and paid sick leave.


• Local Government Pension scheme - with a substantial employer contribution.


• Family-friendly policies - including flexi-leave and compressed hours.


• Employee discounts - on gyms, retailers, travel, holidays, restaurants and more.


• Professional development - opportunities for CPD and career progression.


• Inclusive culture - we are committed to inclusion, diversity and wellbeing. Staff are encouraged to get involved in a variety of internal Networks (BME, staff disability, Carers and working parents, and LGBT+) in accordance with our Inclusion Strategy.

To find out more about what we can offer you in return, please see our benefits package.

Hampshire County Council is nationally recognised as a high-performing, forward-thinking local authority. Join us and make a real difference while developing your career in a supportive environment.

Additional Information:

Reactive and Cyclical Mechanical Engineer Candidate Pack

Vetting Requirements:

This role is subject to a Criminal Records Check.

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:

Richard Pestell, Principal Engineer (Operational Maintenance) on 07719 146991 or [email protected]