Building Services Engineer

Salisbury Group; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management provider is seeking a Building Services Engineer in Basingstoke. The ideal candidate will have strong engineering credentials and experience in property maintenance. Duties include managing preventative maintenance tasks, supervising other staff, and fostering positive client relations. This full-time role offers a salary of up to £45,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• 2 years previous experience within a similar environment.
• Experience across multi sites and multi-discipline service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Effectively organize day-to-day planned preventive maintenance (PPM) works.
• Supervise other engineers and subcontractors as needed.
• Manage and ensure effective use of company resources.

Skills

Proactive

Engineering/property maintenance

Mechanical Engineering credentials

Ability to manage priorities

Comprehensive understanding of plumbing and heating systems

Education

GCSE in English and Maths or Equivalent

Accredited Health and Safety qualification (e.g. IOSH)

City & Guilds BS7671 18th Edition Wiring Regulations

City & Guilds 2391 Test and Inspect Electrical Qualification

HNC or equivalent in Building services

NVQ Level 2 in plumbing and heating

City & Guilds Level 3 Heating & Ventilation

Job description

About The Role

Building Services Engineer – Basingstoke

Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum

Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week

Join Our Team! We're on the lookout for a proactive and experienced professional to join our static team, delivering top-tier planned and reactive maintenance services.

What You’ll Be Doing

Effectively organise your day to day planned preventative maintenance (PPM) works in line with the PPM schedule, to provide reactive maintenance as required, to install and to repair plant and associated systems, supervise other engineers and subcontractors in the absence of the AWSL Contract Manager / Operations Director

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• Complete PPM tasks in line with SFG20 as per the yearly planner to the Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing & HVAC equipment within our contracts, for example but not limited to:
• FCU, VRF, VAV – Both electric and pneumatic
• AHUs – Filters, motors, belts and all safety and temperature equipment
• LTHW, HWS & CHW circulation pumps
• Sprinklers, Fire alarm – weekly testing
• Calorifiers/ water heaters and associated safety devices including pressure vessels
• Lighting & Emergency Lighting
• Basic Plumbing tasks (Ball Valves, Toilet Systems, Control Valves, taps)
• Electrical Maintenance tasks (LED replacement, component replacement, Small Installs)
• HSG274 Water Hygiene Tasks to closed loop and domestic water systems
• All tasks above subject to training, competency checks & qualifications where required

Key Result Areas

Planned Preventative Maintenance.

• Carry out PPM as per task sheet.
• Identify additional works and report results prioritising.
• Immediate response = phone office.
• On going = record on PPM sheet.
• Attend to housekeeping.

Reactive Maintenance

• Make contact with client / contact on arrival.
• Assess job / Health & Safety issues.
• Fix as required / able.
• Advise client / contact.
• Inform head office and client of progress / to close job down.

Administration

• Manage and make effective use of company resources.
• Comply with on-site procedures.
• Complete engineers’ reports ensuring there is sufficient information for purchasing and returns.

Client Relations

• Represent the company positively – promoting company values of superior service.
• Recommend ways to improve the client relationship.
• Report potential leads to the Customer Account Manager.
• Report client complaints / issues.

About You

Minimum Qualifications, Certifications and Training required

• GCSE in English and Maths or Equivalent (Essential)
• Accredited Health and Safety qualification e.g. IOSH Working Safely or equivalent (Desirable)
• City & Guilds BS7671 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (Desirable)
• City & Guilds 2391 Test and Inspect Electrical Qualification or equivalent (Desirable)
• HNC or equivalent in Building services (Desirable)
• NVQ Level 2 in plumbing and heating (Desirable)
• City & Guilds Level 3 Heating & Ventilation (Desirable)

Knowledge, Skills and Experience for this role

• 2 years previous experience within similar environment and in particular across area multi sites and multi-discipline service delivery.
• Background in engineering/property maintenance.
• Ability to manage priorities in line with business needs.
• Comprehensive understanding of domestic plumbing and heating systems
• Mechanical Engineering credentials

About The Company

At Atlas Workplace Services, we believe great buildings start with great people. That’s why we’ve reimagined facilities management to put people first—those who work in the spaces we care for, and those who deliver our services every day.

We’re not just another FM provider — we’re a top-10 industry leader committed to doing things differently, with a personal touch, smart technology, and a passion for going the extra mile.

As part of an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT), Atlas Workplace Services is proud to be a company where our people have a meaningful stake in our success. Being part of an EOT isn’t just about sharing in the company’s performance; it’s about creating a culture of shared responsibility, collaboration, and pride in what we achieve together.