Building Services Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Building Services Engineer to support technical facilities. The role involves project management of systems, ensuring safety compliance, and maintaining diverse infrastructures across multiple buildings. Strong qualifications in building services and project management are essential, alongside a supportive work environment that fosters professional development.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

8 Bank Holidays

Development opportunities

Flexible hours

Onsite gym

Qualifications

• Professional qualification in building services or relevant experience.
• Strong understanding of building engineering and systems.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Ensure site safety and compliance.
• Lead specific projects and manage equipment replacements.
• Respond to system failures and infrastructure issues.

Skills

Building engineering

HVAC systems

Electrical systems

Plumbing systems

Project management

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 make a difference supporting security? You’ll use your knowledge and experience of building services to maintain and enhance an expanding estate with diverse facilities, services, and utilities across multiple buildings, including manufacturing workshops, laboratories, server rooms, and offices. The campus features buildings of various ages and infrastructures.

You’ll work in a dynamic environment, interacting with a wide range of users and suppliers, managing projects from complex new facilities to statutory compliance work.

Your responsibilities will include project managing system replacements, reactive repairs, diagnosing and fixing building system issues, and ensuring safety and compliance. You will join a supportive team that encourages professional development, including externally recognized courses and in-house training.

About You

To apply, you should have:

• A professional qualification in building services or relevant experience.
• Strong understanding of building engineering, HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems.
• Knowledge of building regulations, safety standards, and sustainable technologies.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Desirable skills include:

• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience with ISO standards such as ISO 50001, ISO 14001.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD software.

Personal Skills

You should enjoy managing multiple projects, establishing strong relationships, promoting flexible service delivery, demonstrating analytical skills, and communicating effectively with diverse audiences. You should be adaptable and detail-oriented, with a team-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Ensure site safety and compliance.
• Lead on specific projects, manage equipment replacements and upgrades.
• Respond to system failures and infrastructure issues.
• Interrogate Building Management Systems for faults and improvements.
• Handle user requests for repairs and maintenance.

What We Offer

• A positive, inclusive work environment.
• 25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 after 5 years.
• 8 Bank Holidays plus additional leave days.
• Alpha pension scheme, competitive benefits.
• Development opportunities, paid overtime or time off in lieu.
• Flexible hours, parental and adoption leave, neonatal policy.
• Inclusive environment with affinity groups.
• Training support, multi-faith prayer room.
• Free secure parking, onsite gym, bike scheme, charity leave, social activities, onsite café, nursery (subject to availability), relocation loan.