Principal Officer- Mechanical Engineering

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a Principal Mechanical Engineer to manage some of the world’s most recognisable assets like the Mersey Tunnels and Mersey Ferries.

You will supervise a small professional team which will deliver an effective and efficient mechanical systems maintenance function and a long-term Capital investment programme across the Mersey Tunnels, Mersey Ferries, Headquarters building and bus stations across the Liverpool City Region.

The post holder will liaise with internal client departments to ensure that expectations of service delivery are maintained and improved upon. You will ensure LCRCA, its management and employees are in compliance with the rules and regulations of regulatory and statutory agencies, and that LCRCA environmental and safety policies and procedures are being followed.

This is a 6 month fixed term vacancy. 
 

 About the person

You will be qualified to degree level in a mechanical technical subject.

You will have a proven track record of manging staff and delivering investment programmes, statutory compliance and planned maintenance activities in a multi-disciplinary environment.

 

About the organisation

The Liverpool City Region is world-famous for its history, culture and creativity. A place of firsts, it is the birthplace of modern railways, public health and international trade. Now, our economy is being transformed once again, changing the world through world-leading innovation in health and life sciences, digital and creative, and advanced manufacturing - growing an economy already worth £35 billion a year.

The Combined Authority plays a central role in catalysing this innovation-led economy. We are seizing the unique opportunity to use our devolved powers and funding to create wealth and prosperity for all our 1.6 million residents and the whole UK - investing in our economy, people, place, transport and digital infrastructure. Our vision is for the Liverpool City Region to be: The best place to grow up, grow a family, and grow a business - where no-one is left behind.

Our aim is to ensure that everyone benefits from the decisions we make. We want to create an environment which allows our economy to thrive for the good of everyone who lives and works in Liverpool City Region

 

Staff benefits

• .Local Government Pension Scheme contributions between 5.5% and 12.5%
• .Generous holiday entitlement of 29 days rising to 34 days after 5 years service, as well as bank holidays and the option to buy 10 additional days
• .Free travel around Liverpool City Region with an All-Zone Metro card worth £1,450 per year plus All Zones Off Peak Trio ticket for your spouse or partner
• .Flexible and hybrid working
• .24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family and Free counselling service
• .Automatic enrolment to our Westfield Health Programme
• .Corporate discounts at council-owned gyms
• .Bike to Work Scheme
• .Coaching, mentoring, apprenticeships, and professional qualifications including paid membership fees and even a £1k interest free learning loan for any non-job-related learning

 

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all candidates who met the essential criteria in the job description and who have declared that they: have a disability, are from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic background, are a member of a reservist or have close family links to a member of the Armed Forces as we are under-represented by people from these communities.

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.