Building Services Engineer

Journey Recruitment Ltd; Dorney; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Free parking

Meals at events

Cycle to Work Scheme

Mental Health First Aiders

Volunteer day for charity

Job summary

Journey Recruitment Ltd is sourcing a Building Services Engineer for an on-site role in Ascot to support mechanical building services and the venue’s infrastructure. You will ensure asset reliability, system efficiency and safe operations during peak demand, with on-call cover part of the rotation.

You will work under the M&E Team Leader, providing technical support during events and routine maintenance to keep facilities performing optimally.

Qualifications

• Recognised mechanical or plumbing qualification (e.g. City & Guilds)
• Experience as a Building Services Engineer in large/complex environments
• Ability to read and interpret MEP drawings
• Experience with BMS systems (Schneider EcoStruxure advantageous)
• Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and COSHH Regulations
• Experience overseeing specialist contractors

Responsibilities

• Monitor reactive and planned maintenance via CAFM; ensure documentation is complete
• Uphold Health & Safety standards across mechanical activities
• Support contractor management and equipment maintenance contracts
• Assist with on-site CAT scanning (training provided)
• Analyse system performance via the BMS platform
• Carry out servicing/repairs on AHUs and FCUs
• Support on-site mechanical installations for events
• Participate in on-call rota (1 in 5 weeks)

Skills

Fault finding

Reading MEP drawings

BMS systems knowledge

Health & Safety awareness

Education

City & Guilds or equivalent

Tools

Schneider EcoStruxure

Job description

Our client is seeking a skilled and proactive Building Services Engineer to join their on‑site engineering team in Ascot.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting the delivery, maintenance and operational performance of mechanical building services and infrastructure within a prestigious environment.

Working under the direction of the M&E Team Leader, the successful candidate will provide mechanical engineering expertise to ensure long‑term asset reliability, system efficiency and the seamless day‑to‑day operation of the venue’s mechanical infrastructure. The role will also involve technical support during events and other operational activities, ensuring facilities perform safely and efficiently during peak demand. The salary on offer is up to £45,000.

Key Responsibilities for the Building Services Engineer role are:

• Monitor and complete reactive and planned preventative maintenance (PPM) work orders via the CAFM system, ensuring accurate documentation and timely completion
• Promote and uphold Health & Safety standards across all mechanical activities
• Support contractor management, including oversight of catering equipment maintenance contracts
• Assist with on‑site C.A.T scanning activities (training provided if required)
• Monitor, analyse and document system performance via the BMS platform
• Carry out fault‑finding, servicing and repairs on AHUs and FCUs, including belts, filters and associated components
• Conduct routine mechanical alarm testing, ensuring compliance documentation is maintained
• Support small‑scale plumbing and mechanical installations, including temporary water and drainage provisions for race days and live events
• Provide mechanical infrastructure support during events to ensure operational continuity
• Participate in the on‑call rota (1 in 5 weeks)

Skills required for the Building Services Engineer role are:

• Recognised mechanical or plumbing qualification (e.g. City & Guilds)
• Proven experience as a Building Services Engineer within a large or complex environment
• Strong fault‑finding and diagnostic capability
• Ability to read and interpret MEP drawings
• Experience working with BMS systems (Schneider EcoStruxure advantageous)
• Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and COSHH regulations
• Experience overseeing specialist contractors
• Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Office

What benefits are on offer?

• Discretionary annual bonus depending on performance.
• Tickets to events.
• Free parking.
• Meals and snacks on event days.
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Dedicated Mental Health First Aiders and the opportunity of being trained yourself
• All staff yearly volunteering day for charity.