Building Services Engineer

Lstmed; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Liverpool seeks an experienced Building Services Engineer to provide high-quality mechanical support across its estate. The ideal candidate will manage laboratory systems, deliver maintenance programs, and contribute to sustainability initiatives. Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills are essential for this role as they oversee critical infrastructure in a research environment.

Benefits

30 days annual leave

Generous occupational pension schemes

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted sports center membership

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing building services projects in laboratory/research environments.
• In-depth knowledge of health & safety compliance regulations.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage specialist laboratory mechanical and electrical systems.
• Deliver maintenance programs within budgets.
• Supervise contractors to ensure project standards.

Skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Proficiency in BMS (TREND)

Education

BTEC HNC/HND or equivalent in Mechanical Services, Engineering, or Building Services

Tools

Building Management Systems

HVAC Systems

Job description

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Reference: AUG

Expiry date: 2025–09–:30:00.000

Location: Liverpool

Benefits: 30 days annual leave + Christmas closure

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Building Services Engineer to join our Estates Department, providing high–quality mechanical building services support across LSTM's estate. This will include design, planned maintenance, servicing, alteration, refurbishment, and new build works – primarily in a laboratory and research environment, but also covering offices and teaching spaces.

You will work closely with colleagues across Estates and our research groups to ensure the smooth operational delivery of building services installations, critical laboratory equipment maintenance, engineering, and associated infrastructure. This role will also contribute to LSTM's Sustainability Strategy, supporting carbon reduction initiatives and embedding best practice in energy conservation.

Key Responsibilities are (but not limited to):

• Manage and maintain specialist laboratory and research facility mechanical and electrical systems, including HVAC, fume cupboards, autoclaves, safety cabinets, and –80 C freezers
• Oversee safe systems of work for in–house teams and contractors, ensuring compliance with statutory and HSE requirements
• Deliver planned and reactive maintenance programmes within agreed budgets, maintaining asset registers and records
• Manage small–scale projects, refurbishments, and improvements from inception to completion, including design, procurement, and commissioning
• Support compliance with all relevant regulations and codes of practice, particularly within specialist laboratory environments
• Promote energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives, contributing to LSTM's Net Zero targets
• Supervise and monitor contractors, ensuring work meets required standards, timelines, and cost parameters
• Lead the development and implementation of Building Management Systems (BMS) across LSTM
• Undertake regular site inspections, risk assessments, and produce SOPs to support safe, efficient building services operations

You will possess:

• A BTEC HNC/HND or equivalent industry trade qualification in Mechanical Services, Engineering, or Building Services with significant post–qualification experience
• Proven experience managing building services projects from inception to completion, ideally in specialist laboratory/research environments
• In–depth knowledge of statutory regulations for mechanical plant and equipment, laboratory installations, and health & safety compliance (including Legionella, COSHH, and CDM regulations)
• Strong problem–solving, organisational, and communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with a range of stakeholders
• Proficiency in Building Management Systems (TREND) and modern energy conservation practices in HVAC, ventilation, and energy management

(For a full list of essential and desirable criteria please refer to the job description and person specification)

Additional benefits of joining LSTM:

• 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, plus Christmas closure days
• Generous occupational pension schemes
• Government backed "cycle to work" scheme
• Affiliated, discounted staff membership to the University of Liverpool Sports Centre
• Plus, a host of additional family friendly policies

Application Process: To apply for the position please upload your CV and Covering Letter.

Due to the volume of applications, we receive, we sometimes close our vacancies early. It is therefore advisable to apply as early as possible if you would like to be considered for a role.

Inclusion is central to our values at LSTM.

We seek to attract and recruit people who reflect the diversity across our communities, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, nationality, faith or belief, social background, age and disability. LSTM selects candidates based on skills, qualifications, and experience.

We welcome conversations about flexible working; and applications from those returning to employment after a break from their careers.

About LSTM

Founded in 1898 and the oldest of its kind in the world, the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) is an internationally recognised centre of excellence for teaching and research in tropical diseases. Through the creation of effective links with governments, NGOs, private organisations, and global institutions and by responding to the health needs of communities, LSTM aims to promote improved health, particularly for people of the less developed/resource poorest countries in the tropics and sub–tropics.

Look at some of the great work we have achieved over the past year by viewing our annual report:

LSTM actively promotes Equal Opportunities and Safeguarding Policies.