Building Services Engineer

thefutureworks; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service provider in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Building Services Engineer to oversee and supervise the mechanical services team. You will manage contractor provisions, ensure safety and efficiency, and lead the response to mechanical issues. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical installations and be adaptable in a dynamic work environment, ensuring effective solutions and mentoring the team.

Qualifications

• Background in managing and maintaining mechanical installations.
• Experience in leading and mentoring mechanical technicians.
• Ability to prioritize and adapt in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and supervise the mechanical services team and contractors.
• Manage the team’s workload using the Planon CAFM system.
• Lead responses to emergency mechanical issues.

Skills

Mechanical installations management

Health and safety management

Team leadership

Problem-solving

Education

HNC/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience

Tools

Planon CAFM system

Job description

The Role

As the Building Services Engineer, you will oversee and supervise the mechanical services team and contractors, ensuring statutory, planned, and reactive maintenance is delivered to both the main and remote campuses in line with agreed SLAs. Your responsibilities will include setting up and renewing contractor provisions, managing the team’s workload using the Planon CAFM system (training provided), and ensuring all work is carried out safely and efficiently.

You will also be responsible for meeting and greeting contractors, explaining issues to facilitate effective repair solutions, ensuring value for money, and managing health and safety requirements. This role is hands‑on, requiring you to actively support and mentor mechanical technicians and apprentices, lead responses to emergency mechanical issues, and audit contractors’ work.

Our Successful Candidate

We are looking for an experienced Building Services Engineer with a mechanical bias ready to step into a managerial role. You should have a background in managing and maintaining mechanical installations.

Ideally, you will hold qualifications equivalent to HNC/NVQ Level 3 or have demonstrable equivalent experience. Training may be provided to address minor gaps in experience. This role is dynamic and fast‑paced, requiring adaptability and the ability to handle varied tasks daily. The successful candidate must be willing to work closely with mechanical technicians, leading investigations and diagnosing mechanical issues ensuring efficient and effective solutions.

This position offers a dynamic and ever‑changing work environment where no two days are alike. You must thrive in a fast‑paced setting and be adaptable to shifting priorities.

At thefutureworks, we are deeply committed to providing outstanding service while championing equality, diversity, and inclusion in every step of our recruitment process. Each application is reviewed with care and attention to your unique experience, skills, and achievements.

If your application is shortlisted, a friendly member of our team will be in touch within 48 hours. Previously registered with us? We’d love to hear from you—please feel free to get in touch directly about this opportunity.