Building Engineer

Amey; Swansea; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remuneration: competitive salary

Career growth opportunities

Fully funded training

Holidays: 24 days +

Pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Social impact days

Family friendly policies

Affinity Networks

Job summary

Amey is seeking a permanent General Building Engineer to join the MoJ account at HMP Swansea. The role is on-site with a 39-hour week and shift allowance, focusing on planned and reactive maintenance across the site.

You will work with the prisons maintenance team and may need Prison Security Clearance. You should have multi-area maintenance knowledge, including fire safety, doors, and CCTV systems. Amey offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience in general building maintenance.
• Experience with fire safety systems and alarms.
• Custodial environment experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure availability of critical parts for statutory tasks.
• Perform general maintenance and security system checks (CCTV/alarms).
• Conduct monthly checks of extinguishers, hydrants and hoses.
• Complete quarterly RCD testing and inspect Misting Units.
• Maintain fire doors and perform water tests per risk assessments.
• Undertake monthly and annual emergency lighting checks.
• Check and test smoke vents as required.

Skills

Fire systems

Door maintenance

Extinguisher maintenance

Alarm systems

Emergency lighting

RCD testing

Water temperature testing

IT skills

Job description

Title: Building Engineer

Requisition ID: 12641

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a permanent General Building Engineer to join our Ministry of Justice (MoJ) account in HMP Swansea.

This role is based on‑site.

The standard hours of work are 39 Hours (8am-5pm with 1 hour lunch break, 1 in 3 weekend and 15% shift allowance).

At Amey, we’re supporting our justice client, His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) by providing them with safe, clean and efficient prisons.

By using our facilities management expertise, we help keep 60 secure premises across England and Wales running smoothly.

General Building Engineer plays an important part in ensuring the planned and reactive maintenance work within the prisons is carried out in a safe, compliant and timely manner.

What You Will Do

• Ensuring availability of critical parts for statutory tasks and managing remedial tasks in the CAFM system.
• Performing general and semi-skilled maintenance activities, including security systems like CCTV and alarms.
• Conducting monthly checks and tests of fire extinguisher equipment, fire hydrants, and hoses.
• Completing quarterly RCD testing and inspecting Misting Units.
• Maintaining fire doors and performing flushing and tap temperature tests as per water risk assessments.
• Undertaking monthly and annual emergency lighting checks.
• Checking and testing smoke vents as required.
• Carrying out any other duties as required.

What makes this role unique is you will work alongside the engineers in all maintenance across the site as well as working independently. Prison Security Clearance will be required (Amey will support you through this process).

What You Will Bring

• Fire; Door Maintenance, Extinguisher Maintenance and Alarm Core Points
• Emergency Lighting
• RCD
• Water Temperature Testing
• IT skills

Ideally you will be qualified in multiple areas of maintenance as outlined above with experience in general building maintenance.

In addition to this, it would be desirable if you have experience of working within a custodial environment with basic Health and Safety knowledge and exposure to building and system compliance, although this is not essential as we will provide you with the required development you need to bring you up to speed.

We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates.

Why join Amey?

At Amey, we work on long-term stable contracts so you can plan a long-term career with us. We have been awarded Platinum status by Investors in People which underscores our commitment to supporting our people across every part of our organisation, enabling them to shine. Whether you are starting your career, returning to the workplace or can bring your professional expertise and skills, there is a place for you here.

Our benefits are designed to help you thrive at work and in your home life. You will have the flexibility to choose benefits and development opportunities that are best for you.

• Remuneration - Enjoy a competitive annual salary with the potential for yearly reviews to ensure you’re rewarded for your contributions
• Career Growth: Shine in your career with advancement opportunities.
• Training Opportunities: Unlock your potential with comprehensive training, including fully funded leadership programs tailored to your personal growth.
• Holidays - Enjoy at least 24 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and the opportunity to buy further days.
• Pension - Generous pension scheme, with extra contributions from Amey
• Flexible benefits - Customise your benefits with options such as insurance benefits, Cycle2Work scheme and access to discounted gym membership.
• Exclusive Discounts - Access our online portal filled with discounts from leading retailers, healthcare services, and more, helping you save on the things that matter.
• Give Back to community - Two Social Impact Days each year, for volunteering and fundraising opportunities
• Family friendly policies for new parents or if you provide care for a dependant
• Membership of our Affinity Networks who connect, support and inspire diverse communities within Amey

About Amey

We are a leading provider of full life‑cycle engineering, operations, and decarbonisation solutions, for transport infrastructure and complex facilities.

Our purpose is to deliver sustainable infrastructure solutions that enhance life and protect our shared future.

Every day our teams across the UK and internationally do truly important work shaping some of the most complex environments that impact generations to come.

To find out more visit our website amey.co.uk/careers

Application Guidance and Diversity & Inclusion

At Amey we constantly evolve how we work to reflect the different needs and backgrounds of our employees. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We believe everyone deserves an opportunity to shine.

As a disability confident leader, we’re proud to guarantee applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.

Please note we may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.