Project Leader – Mechanical

HOUSE OF COMMONS-3

Project Leader- Mechanical

Parliament

Working at the UK Parliament offers a unique and rewarding career at the heart of the UK’s democratic system. With a wide range of roles available, our impartial colleagues enable the day to day running of the House of Commons, House of Lords and joint departments. Together, we make Parliament happen.

Staff Benefits

In addition to your salary, we offer an attractive range of benefits including:

• 30 days’ annual leave (increasing to 35 days after first full leave year).
• Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%.
• Access to training and development.
• Flexible working.
• Interest free season ticket loan and bicycle loan.

Introduction

The PMST Projects Team is an integral part of the Parliamentary Maintenance Services Team, providing a flexible service to a variety of internal customers. Managing maintenance projects from concept to completion, the team’s remit spans asset replacement, fabric preservation, and small projects that add value across the estate. Working in close collaboration with stakeholders, the team delivers high-quality work to support Parliament in a clean, safe, and efficient environment.

The Role

As a Project Leader (Mechanical Engineering Bias), you will oversee a variety of maintenance projects on the Parliamentary Estate, typically valued between £50k and £500k. You will manage projects from concept to completion, ensuring compliance with specifications, design standards, CDM regulations, and financial requirements, while meeting the needs of the end user.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing project briefs, coordinating design work, and engaging with stakeholders.
• Managing design, procurement, and construction phases, ensuring quality, budget, and programme adherence.
• Administering contracts, supervising works, and overseeing site safety.
• Ensuring handover includes commissioning, training, and complete documentation.

Skills and Experience

To succeed in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Strong project management skills with a focus on mechanical engineering.
• Proven experience managing multiple projects and stakeholder engagement.
• Knowledge of design standards, statutory regulations, and health and safety requirements.
• The ability to innovate and contribute to continuous improvement processes.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Next Steps and Additional Information

If you would like to apply for this role, please submit an application providing evidence against essential criteria 1, 3, 4, 5, 7 and 8 in the person specification. Please use this section to demonstrate why you think you would be suitable for this post, referring to the criteria listed as essential in the job description and give examples of the relevant skills and experience.

• We recommend that you structure your answers using the STAR or CAR Each answer should not exceed 500 words.
• Please do not write single answer sentences as failure to demonstrate how you meet what is being asked will result in your application not being considered.

More information on the role and the full criteria can be found in the Job Description.

Please note that most job offers will be made at the minimum of the salary range, except in exceptional circumstances.