Building Services Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Building Services Engineer for a dynamic role in maintaining and enhancing their technical facilities. The engineer will manage projects, ensure compliance, and support a diverse range of services, contributing to a safe and efficient environment. The role includes professional development opportunities and a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Inclusive work environment

25 days annual leave, rising to 30 after 5 years

8 Bank Holidays + 2.5 days leave

Alpha pension scheme

Development opportunities

Paid overtime or time off in lieu

Flexible hours and parental leave policies

Free secure parking

Onsite gym

Charity leave

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of building regulations and safety standards.
• Innovative and responsive to customer needs.
• Experience managing multiple projects with strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure site safety and compliance.
• Lead project work from start to finish.
• Respond quickly to system failures.

Skills

HVAC

Electrical Systems

Plumbing Systems

Time Management

Communication

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.

About the Role: 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 of building services to maintain and enhance an expanding estate with diverse facilities, services, and utilities across multiple buildings. The campus features manufacturing workshops, engineering laboratories, clean rooms, server rooms, and offices, with buildings ranging from newly constructed to around 50 years old.

You’ll work in a fast-paced environment, interacting with a wide range of users and suppliers, managing projects from delivering complex new facilities to statutory compliance work. Your responsibilities 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 through courses, including externally recognized CIBSE courses and in-house sessions.

About You:

Essential: A professional qualification in building services or relevant experience, solid understanding of HVAC, electrical, plumbing systems, knowledge of building regulations, safety standards, and sustainable technologies, and good time management skills.

Desirable: Experience with ISO standards, familiarity with AutoCAD, and strong communication skills.

Personal Skills:

• Enjoys managing multiple projects
• Establishes strong relationships
• Innovative and responsive to customer needs
• Analytical with attention to detail
• Effective communicator
• Adaptable to change

Responsibilities:

• Ensure site safety and compliance
• Lead project work from start to finish
• Respond to system failures and infrastructure issues
• Interrogate Building Management System for faults and improvements
• Respond to maintenance requests

What We Offer:

• Inclusive work environment
• 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 after 5 years
• 8 Bank Holidays + 2.5 days leave
• Alpha pension scheme
• Development opportunities
• Paid overtime or time off in lieu
• Flexible hours and parental leave policies
• Inclusive affinity groups and support networks
• Training and development support
• Multi-faith prayer room
• Free secure parking, onsite gym, bike scheme
• Charity leave, social activities, onsite amenities
• Relocation loan available