Building Services Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Bow Brickhill; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the corporate services and facilities sector is seeking a Building Services Engineer to join their team. The successful candidate will support the maintenance and enhancement of a diverse campus with a variety of facilities. Responsibilities include project management, diagnosing system issues, and ensuring compliance with building regulations. The role offers a competitive salary, a range of benefits, and a collaborative environment where professional development is encouraged.

Benefits

25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 after 5 years

Additional leave days and bank holidays

Pension scheme

Opportunities for development

Flexible working hours

Paid overtime

Parental leave

Training opportunities

Onsite gym

Relocation support

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of building engineering and technology (HVAC, electrical systems, plumbing).
• Knowledge of building regulations, safety standards, and sustainable technologies.
• Time management skills across multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Project managing multiple system replacements and reactive breakdown repairs.
• Diagnose and resolve building system issues.
• Ensure site safety and compliance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Good communication skills

Project management

Innovative service delivery

Ability to establish strong relationships

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Education

Professional qualification in building services

Relevant experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Description

Building Services Engineer

Department - Corporate Services and Facilities

Salary - £43,151- £46,387
Plus, Recruitment and Retention Allowance £2,500 per annum.

This is a full-time position for 37 hours per week, open to flexible, compressed, and part-time working patterns with a minimum coverage of 30 hours Monday to Friday. You will be part of an on-call rota, typically for a week every six weeks, for which you will receive an on-call allowance.

Role Overview: Do you want to work on an estate with incredible technical facilities where you can really make a difference supporting security? You’ll use your knowledge and experience of building services to maintain and enhance an expanding estate with a variety of unique facilities, services, and utilities for the site’s multiple buildings. You will work across our diverse campus, which includes manufacturing workshops, engineering laboratories, screened rooms, clean rooms, server rooms, and offices. The campus comprises buildings ranging from newly constructed to about 50 years old, with varying infrastructure.

You’ll work in a fast-paced environment where most days will be different, interacting with a wide range of users and suppliers. Your planning and delivery abilities will be essential for projects, from delivering complex new facilities to statutory compliance work.

Responsibilities:

• Project managing multiple system replacements and reactive breakdown repairs.
• Using analytical and problem-solving skills to diagnose and resolve building system issues.
• Joining a supportive team that encourages professional development and training, including externally recognized CIBSE courses and in-house sessions.

About You:

To apply, you should have:

• A professional qualification in building services and/or relevant experience.
• Solid understanding of building engineering and technology, such as HVAC, electrical systems, and plumbing.
• Knowledge of building regulations, safety standards, and sustainable technologies.
• Ability to manage your time effectively across multiple projects.

Additional beneficial skills include:

• Good communication skills.
• Experience with ISO standards like ISO 50001, ISO 14001.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD.

Personal Skills:

• Enjoys managing multiple projects.
• Establishes strong relationships.
• Innovative in service delivery.
• Strong analytical skills with keen attention to detail.
• Effective communicator.
• Adaptable to change.

Key Tasks:

• Ensure site safety and compliance.
• Lead project work from initiation to completion.
• Respond to system failures and infrastructure issues.
• Interrogate Building Management System for faults and enhancements.
• Respond to user requests for repairs and upgrades.

What We Offer:

• A positive, collaborative, and inclusive environment.
• 25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 after 5 years.
• Additional leave days and bank holidays.
• Pension scheme, competitive salary, and opportunities for development.
• Flexible working hours, paid overtime, parental leave, and support for diversity.
• Training opportunities, multi-faith prayer room, secure parking, onsite gym, bike scheme, charity leave, social activities, onsite facilities, and relocation support.