Building Services Engineer

HMGCC; Cranfield; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a Building Services Engineer to oversee maintenance and improvement of a diverse estate supporting national security. This full-time role involves managing projects, ensuring compliance, and maintaining various facilities. The ideal candidate will have a professional qualification in building services with knowledge of HVAC and strong project management skills. The position offers a welcoming environment with various benefits, including generous leave and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

25 days annual leave, rising to 30 after 5 years

Alpha pension scheme

Onsite gym

Paid overtime

Flexible hours

Parental leave

Support for cycling to work

Additional leave days

Social activities

Qualifications

• Professional qualification or experience in building services required.
• Experience with ISO standards desirable.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects for system replacements and compliance.
• Respond to repair requests and diagnose issues.
• Collaborate within a team for project development.

Skills

Knowledge of HVAC

Electrical systems

Plumbing systems

Project management

Analytical skills

Education

Professional qualification in building services

Tools

AutoCAD

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.

Position Details

This is a full-time role for 37 hours per week, with flexible, compressed, and part-time options (minimum 30 hours, Monday to Friday). An on-call rota is involved, typically for a week every six weeks, with an allowance provided.

Role Overview

You will work on an estate with advanced technical facilities, supporting national security. Your responsibilities include maintaining and improving a diverse estate with unique facilities such as manufacturing workshops, labs, server rooms, and offices across buildings of varying ages and infrastructures.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage projects involving system replacements and statutory compliance.
• Respond to reactive repair requests and diagnose system issues using analytical skills.
• Collaborate within a small team, with opportunities for professional development and training, including externally recognized courses.

Candidate Requirements

Essential: Professional qualification or experience in building services; knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing systems; understanding of building regulations and safety standards; ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Desirable: Experience with ISO standards (e.g., ISO 50001, ISO 14001); familiarity with AutoCAD; strong communication skills; ability to translate non-technical needs into technical specs; adaptability.

Personal Skills

• Enjoys diverse projects and establishing strong relationships.
• Innovative and responsive to customer needs.
• Detail-oriented with good analytical skills.
• Team player with clear communication skills and adaptability.

Work Environment and Benefits

• Inclusive, collaborative environment.
• 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 after 5 years, plus bank holidays and additional leave days.
• Alpha pension scheme, development opportunities, paid overtime, flexible hours, parental leave, and more.
• Supportive facilities including onsite gym, nursery, parking, bike scheme, and social activities.

Additional Information

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