Building Services Engineer

EICC; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC) is seeking a Building Services Engineer to maintain and optimise plant, HVAC, plumbing, lighting and safety systems. You will support the Lead Engineer, coordinate maintenance for multiple systems, and ensure compliance with health and safety standards throughout the facility.

Join a professional facilities team, contributing to site reliability, cost-effective operations, and a safe, comfortable environment for staff and clients in a busy

Qualifications

• Knowledge of building management systems.
• 18th Edition trained.
• Experience providing a high level of customer service and client management.
• Ability to multitask and work on several projects at the same time.
• Team player.
• Flexible with their time to meet the business and clients' needs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the plant and equipment within the building to the highest standard in the most efficient and cost-effective manner.
• Be proactive in maintaining the fabric/appearance of the building to internationally recognised standards.
• Ensure that building maintenance and repair works are proactively undertaken to the required quality standard.
• Assist the Lead Building Services Engineer with the operation and monitoring of all equipment and facilities, including arranging repair, maintenance and/or replacement.
• Assist in the planned building maintenance programme of the mechanical systems.
• Assist the Lead Building Services Engineer in monitoring the work and conduct of all contractors and others whilst in the facility to ensure they conform to current H&S regulations concerning safe working practices.
• Inspect and compile reports as requested on condition, operation and running costs of plant and machinery.
• Attend and participate in communication activities and/or teamwork.
• Ensure a high standard of housekeeping.
• Provide innovative and creative problem-solving solutions for, but not limited to, plumbing, mechanical, fabric, fixtures, and fittings challenges.
• Work effectively as part of the facilities and wider EICC team.
• Knowledge of Building Management Systems.
• Flexible approach to weekend and shift work as required by business demands.
• Any other reasonable tasks as directed by the team leader.

Skills

Building management systems

18th Edition trained

Customer service experience

Multitasking

Team player

Flexible hours

Job description

The primary function of our Building Services Engineer is to ensure that our buildings are maintained to provide a safe, comfortable, and efficient environment for staff and clients. This role assists in ensuring mechanical and electrical systems within buildings, including heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC), plumbing, lighting, fire safety, energy management, and building automation systems are running effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain the plant and equipment within the building to the highest standard in the most efficient and cost-effective manner.
• Be proactive in maintaining the fabric/appearance of the building to internationally recognised standards.
• Ensure that building maintenance and repair works are proactively undertaken to the required quality standard.
• Assist the Lead Building Services Engineer with the operation and monitoring of all equipment and facilities, including arranging repair, maintenance and/or replacement.
• Assist in the planned building maintenance programme of the mechanical systems.
• Assist the Lead Building Services Engineer in monitoring the work and conduct of all contractors and others whilst in the facility to ensure they conform to current H&S regulations concerning safe working practices.
• Inspect and compile reports as requested on condition, operation and running costs of plant and machinery.
• Attend and participate in communication activities and/or teamwork.
• Ensure a high standard of housekeeping.
• Provide innovative and creative problem-solving solutions for, but not limited to, plumbing, mechanical, fabric, fixtures, and fittings challenges.
• Work effectively as part of the facilities and wider EICC team.
• Knowledge of Building Management Systems.
• Flexible approach to weekend and shift work as required by business demands.
• Any other reasonable tasks as directed by the team leader.

Personal Attributes:

The ideal candidate will possess the following personal attributes:

• Confident in decision-making and consulting with a diplomatic approach to managing relationships.
• Ability to prioritise workloads.
• Ability to adapt to changing demands.

Key Selection Criteria:

• Knowledge of building management systems.
• 18 th Edition trained.
• Experience providing a high level of customer service and client management.
• Ability to multitask and work on several projects at the same time.
• Team player.
• Flexible with their time to meet the business and clients' needs.

The EICC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where we inspire ideas that change the world.We welcome all applications from all suitably qualified persons.