Building Services Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading company is looking for a Building Services Engineer to join their Corporate Services and Facilities department. You'll apply your expertise to maintain and enhance a diverse estate with various technical facilities. The role involves project management, compliance, and working collaboratively within a supportive team to ensure smooth operations. With flexible working options and opportunities for professional development, you can make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

25 days annual leave, increasing with service

Paid parental and adoption leave

Onsite gym and nursery

Flexible or compressed hours

Supportive affinity groups

Opportunities for development and training

Paid overtime or time off in lieu

Wellness and social facilities

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of building engineering, systems like HVAC and plumbing.
• Knowledge of building regulations and safety standards.
• Ability to manage multiple projects effectively.

Responsibilities

• Ensure site safety and legal compliance.
• Lead project work and manage equipment replacements.
• Respond to system failures and user repair requests.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Professional qualification in building services

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Description

Building Services Engineer

Department: Corporate Services and Facilities

Salary: £43,151- £46,387 plus Recruitment and Retention Allowance of £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.

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 and interesting campus with many technical facilities, including manufacturing workshops, engineering laboratories, screened rooms, clean rooms, server rooms, and offices. The campus includes buildings under construction and others around 50 years old, with varying types of infrastructure.

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

You’ll project manage multiple system replacements and coordinate reactive breakdown repairs. Good analytical and problem-solving skills are necessary to diagnose and fix issues with building systems. You will join a small, supportive team where professional development and training are encouraged, including externally recognized CIBSE courses and in-house sessions.

More About You

To apply, you’ll already have:

• A professional qualification in building services and/or relevant experience
• A 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 to meet deadlines and handle multiple projects

It would be beneficial if you also have:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with ISO standards like ISO 50001, ISO 14001
• Familiarity with AutoCAD or similar software

Personal Skills

You will be someone who:

• Enjoys managing multiple projects of different scales
• Builds strong working relationships
• Promotes responsive and flexible service delivery
• Has good analytical skills and attention to detail
• Works well in a team and communicates effectively
• Can translate non-technical requirements into technical specifications
• Adapts to change with team support

Using Your Skills

Your responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring the site’s safety and legal compliance
• Leading project work, managing equipment replacements and enhancements from start to finish
• Responding to system failures to minimize impact
• Interrogating the Building Management System for faults and improvements
• Responding to user requests for repairs and infrastructure upgrades

What We Offer

We provide:

• A positive, collaborative, and inclusive environment
• 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 after 5 years
• 8 Bank Holidays plus 2.5 additional days off
• Alpha pension scheme
• Opportunities for development and training
• Paid overtime or time off in lieu
• Flexible or compressed hours
• Paid parental and adoption leave
• Supportive affinity groups and inclusive environment
• Various wellness and social facilities, including onsite gym, nursery, parking, bike scheme, and more