Building Services Engineer

Mitie; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company is seeking an experienced Building Services Engineer to maintain HVAC systems and ensure operational excellence within a corporate environment. Responsibilities include managing assets, performing preventative maintenance, and ensuring compliance with Health & Safety. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and a proactive approach to engineering tasks.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with Health & Safety procedures and permit systems.
• Manual handling capability, including working at heights.
• Strong communication skills and digital proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Managing HVAC assets including BMS, FCUs, AHUs, VRF and VRV systems.
• Performing planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across building services.
• Diagnosing and resolving system faults while maintaining clear client communications.
• Handling small power, lighting, and minor mechanical/plumbing tasks.
• Participating in the on-call rota for emergency and reactive works.

Skills

Health and Safety familiarity

Manual handling capability

Strong communication skills

Digital proficiency

Education

C&G Level 3 Heating & Ventilation

Mechanical Engineering credentials

17th or 18th Edition Electrical certification

Job description

Overview

Job Overview: We are seeking an experienced Building Services Engineer to oversee the maintenance and operation of plant rooms and HVAC systems within a prestigious corporate environment at Stockley Park. This flagship site demands a meticulous, proactive, and safety-conscious approach to engineering excellence.

Responsibilities

• Managing HVAC assets including BMS, FCUs, AHUs, VRF and VRV systems
• Performing planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across building services
• Diagnosing and resolving system faults while maintaining clear client communications
• Handling small power, lighting, and minor mechanical/plumbing tasks
• Participating in the on-call rota for emergency and reactive works
• Completing documentation, RAMS, and working within permit-to-work systems
• Providing high-quality customer service and proactive building walk-throughs
• Supporting additional building duties (e.g. porterage, minor fabric repairs) as part of a One Mitie approach

Qualifications & Skills

Essential:

• Familiarity with Health & Safety procedures and permit systems
• Manual handling capability, including working at heights
• Strong communication skills and digital proficiency
• Ability to work independently or collaboratively

Preferred:

• C&G Level 3 Heating & Ventilation
• Mechanical Engineering credentials
• 17th or 18th Edition Electrical certification

Experience

• You should bring hands-on experience in a facilities/maintenance/high end corporate office environment and demonstrate competency with:
• Scheduled maintenance tasks (e.g. fire alarm tests, emergency light checks, temperature readings)
• Reactive repairs and first-line fault response
• Meter readings, luminaire replacements, plumbing fixes
• Accurate work documentation using digital platforms

Health & Safety Commitment

• Comply with Group and site-specific policies
• Use PPE and equipment in line with training
• Take ownership of your Health & Safety and report concerns appropriately
• Follow legal and statutory obligations under HSE and the Quality Management System

What We\'re Looking For

• Confident, driven, and proactive engineering mindset
• Excellent communication, reliability, and teamwork skills
• Clean and professional presentation aligned with company standards
• Desire to learn, adapt, and contribute to site success
• Commitment to getting the job done right the first time
• Ability to write and follow risk/method statements
• Competence in statutory compliance tracking and reporting