Building Services Engineer

University of Leicester; Leicester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Building Service Engineer to join their Estates Team. In this pivotal role, you will oversee the management of heating and chilled water systems, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency. Your expertise will guide the planned maintenance and project management efforts, collaborating with various stakeholders to deliver quality results on time and within budget. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the successful operation of essential services within the university, making a significant impact on the campus environment. If you are self-motivated and passionate about building services, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Broad knowledge of commercial heating and cooling systems.
• Experience in mechanical compliance and planned maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Manage planned maintenance and compliance of heating and chilled water systems.
• Lead reactive and long-term maintenance projects on campus.

Skills

Building Service Engineering

Heating Systems

Cooling Systems

Water Treatment

Mechanical Compliance

Project Management

Education

Formal qualifications in Building Service Engineering

Tools

BMS system

Job description

About the role

We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Building Service Engineer to join our Estates Team where you will play a vital role in the management of planned maintenance and compliance of heating and chilled water systems for the University. In this varied role, you will be responsible for the planned maintenance, compliance, and operation of wet heating and cooling systems including the management of contracts and the delivery of works to the agreed timescale, quality, and budget. You will maintain the University asset registers for your areas of responsibility, verify certification, and will be responsible for the continued operation of heating and chilled water systems including water treatment, strainers, and pumps. You will liaise with University end users/clients, consultants, approving authorities, and contractors and will lead discussions about work requirements.

In addition, you will manage and lead reactive and long-term maintenance projects and will be the escalation lead for heating and chilled water issues on campus using the BMS system as a diagnostic tool.

About you

As the successful candidate, you will be an experienced Heating or Building Services Engineer with a broad knowledge of commercial systems and water treatment and a strong trade background. You will be able to evidence your formal qualifications in Building Service Engineering and show a broad range of knowledge and experience in heating and cooling systems, reactive minor works, mechanical compliance, and planned maintenance. You will be able to evidence knowledge of the construction process, project briefing, project procedures, and have a demonstrable understanding of relevant legislation and its impact on the University sector including British Standards, Building Regulations, and Health and Safety. Most importantly, you will be self-motivated, tenacious, and focused on achieving results.