Building Services Engineer

Volkerrail Group; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Building Services Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role involves working on significant rail projects across the Southern Route, focusing on the renewal and upgrading of essential building services. If you have a technical background in civil, mechanical, or electrical engineering and experience in M&E project delivery, this position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to vital infrastructure projects. The company promotes a supportive work environment with competitive benefits and a commitment to fairness and inclusion.

Benefits

Annual leave plus an extra day off on your birthday

Private medical care

Pension

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Skills-based training and development

Employee Assistance Programme

24/7 Virtual GP service

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering M&E projects within a Rail Environment.
• Understanding of building services compliance with relevant codes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the effective and efficient running of the site throughout project delivery.
• Integral member of the Operations Team working on various rail schemes.

Skills

M&E project delivery

Building services compliance

Technical qualifications in engineering

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

HND in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

VolkerFitzpatrick offers a range and depth of civil engineering, infrastructure, and building services. We contribute to vital parts of the nation’s life through projects of strategic importance, while delivering those less visible, yet essential, works required by both private and public sectors. We build, renew, and maintain highways, airports, railway infrastructure, and commercial, industrial, and educational buildings.

We are looking to recruit a Building Services Engineer to join us working on the Southern Renewals Enterprise. The project will span 5+5 years, involving multiple individual rail schemes across Network Rail’s Southern Route (Kent, Sussex & Wessex).

The role will be within the Buildings team, which delivers projects at stations. This includes renewal, relocation, refurbishment, and upgrading of lighting, power, CIS, PA/VA, fire alarms, CCTV, Help Points, Lifts, Escalators, and telecoms.

As the Building Services Engineer, you will be an integral member of the Operations Team, responsible for the effective and efficient running of the site throughout the project delivery.

About you

1. Technical qualification (e.g., Degree in civil engineering, mechanical, electrical, or HND)
2. Experience in delivering M&E projects within a Rail Environment
3. Understanding of building services compliance with relevant codes and standards

If your experience doesn’t match every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. You might be the right candidate for us.

Why work with us?

VolkerFitzpatrick is part of VolkerWessels UK, a multidisciplinary contractor delivering innovative engineering solutions across sectors including rail, highways, airports, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure.

Utilising the expertise of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, we ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients.

We offer competitive rewards and benefits, including:

• Competitive salary
• Annual leave plus an extra day off on your birthday
• Option to buy additional leave
• Private medical care
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Vouchers, rewards, and discounts
• Skills-based training and development
• Family-friendly policies including enhanced maternity benefits
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Support for mental, physical, and financial health
• 24/7 Virtual GP service

Fairness, inclusion, and respect

We are committed to fairness, inclusion, and respect. Our teams can be themselves and thrive regardless of background.

If you need support with your application, please contact us at [e-mail].

Additional Information

Note for Recruitment Agencies:

We prefer to hire directly and will contact our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this role is available for release.

We kindly ask that you refrain from sending speculative CVs. No fees are applicable for speculative submissions. All inquiries should be directed to [e-mail].

VolkerWessels UK is committed to safe and healthy working conditions. A drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all staff.

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