Building Services Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Building Services Engineer to oversee advanced technical facilities across a diverse campus. The role offers opportunities for project management, system diagnostics, and maintaining compliance with building regulations. Join a supportive team committed to professional development, with flexible working patterns and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Inclusive work environment

25 to 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Development opportunities

Paid overtime

Flexible hours

Parental leave

Training and educational support

Secure parking

Qualifications

• Professional qualification or relevant experience in building services.
• Understanding of HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems.
• Knowledge of building regulations and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensure site safety and compliance.
• Lead specific projects, manage equipment replacements.
• Respond to system failures and user requests.

Skills

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Communication

Education

Professional qualification in building services

Tools

AutoCAD

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 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 allowance.

About the Role: You will work on an estate with advanced technical facilities, supporting security and maintaining a diverse campus with manufacturing workshops, laboratories, server rooms, and offices. The campus features buildings of various ages and infrastructures. Your responsibilities include maintaining and enhancing facilities, managing projects from new installations to statutory compliance, and responding to system failures using analytical skills.

You will join a supportive team that encourages professional development through courses such as CIBSE and in-house training. Your role involves project management, reactive repairs, and system diagnostics.

Requirements:

• Professional qualification in building services or relevant experience
• Understanding of HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems
• Knowledge of building regulations, safety standards, and sustainable technologies
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines

Desirable skills include experience with ISO standards, AutoCAD, and strong communication skills.

Personal Skills: You should enjoy managing diverse projects, building relationships, promoting flexible service delivery, and working effectively in a team. Good analytical skills, attention to detail, and adaptability are essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure site safety and compliance
• Lead specific projects, manage equipment replacements and enhancements
• Respond to system failures and user requests
• Utilize Building Management System for diagnostics and improvements

What We Offer:

• Inclusive work environment
• 25 to 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and additional leave days
• Alpha pension scheme
• Development opportunities, paid overtime, flexible hours
• Parental leave, neonatal policy, affinity groups
• Training and educational support
• Multi-faith prayer room, secure parking, gym, bike scheme
• Charity leave, social societies, on-site amenities, nursery (subject to availability), relocation loan