Building Services Engineer

HOUSE OF COMMONS; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking institution as a Building Services Engineer, where you will play a crucial role in maintaining essential mechanical and electrical services. This position offers a unique opportunity to work within the heart of the UK's democratic system, ensuring that vital systems operate efficiently. You will be part of a dedicated team providing both reactive maintenance and support for major events, contributing to the smooth running of Parliament. With a focus on diversity and inclusion, this role not only promises career growth through training and development but also offers a comprehensive benefits package, making it a fulfilling career choice.

Benefits

30 days' annual leave

Civil Service pension

Access to training and development

Flexible working

Interest-free season ticket loan

Bicycle loan

Qualifications

• Significant experience in maintaining electrical and mechanical installations.
• Experience in preparing and approving permit works and risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Manage repairs to building Mechanical & Electrical services.
• Utilise Trend BMS to ensure operational plant and infrastructure.

Skills

Building Services Engineering

Electrical Installations

Mechanical Installations

Trend BMS System

Safety Inspections

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Building Services

Job description

The Role

The Building Services Engineer is responsible for ensuring all Parliament Mechanical & Electrical services (such as boilers, air handling units, high voltage switch gear etc) are maintained and operational at all times.

This post will be required to work a 36-hour week Monday to Friday. Either 0700hrs to 1600hrs or 1000hrs to 1900hrs. (Note this may require some Saturday working for which an additional payment will be made)

Some of the responsibilities for this role include:

• Identify and manage repairs to building Mechanical & Electrical services (including controls systems such as our 11KV switchgear, transformers, 3 Phase 415V Unit Boards, Trend BMS steam and mechanical ventilation etc.)
• Provide technical specifications, select appropriate resources, raise works instructions/orders and supervise works to completion.
• Undertake the direct repair of engineering services in order to maintain the availability of services (provided within skill set and safe to do so)
• Utilise the Trend BMS system to ensure all plant and infra structure is operational, identify and rectify faults as required.

Skills and Experience

To be successful in this role you will demonstrate:

• NVQ Level 3 in a Building Services related subject.
• Significant experience of maintaining building electrical or mechanical installations such as 415V Distribution boards and associated cabling, large motors, and or pumps and Air handling units etc in a complex and demanding environment.
• Experience of preparing and approving permit works, building services risk assessments and method statements, carrying out site-based safety inspections.
• Willingness to promote a culture of diversity and inclusion and support others in the delivery of their roles.

Staff Benefits

In addition to your salary, we offer an attractive range of benefits including:

• 30 days' annual leave (increasing to 35 days after first full leave year).
• Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 28.97%.
• Access to training and development.
• Flexible working.
• Interest free season ticket loan and bicycle loan.

The Team

The Parliamentary Maintenance Services Team (PMST) is responsible for the planning and delivery of building and engineering services maintenance activity and projects.

The team provides reactive maintenance support to resolve incidents or asset failures across the Estate. In addition, we support the delivery of key seasonal and major ceremonial events on behalf of Parliament. Our team has the expertise and adaptability to support with the varied and unique issues presented by an ageing estate - the team's work spans from fixing a squeaky hinge, to installing complex heating and cooling systems.

UK Parliament

Working at the UK Parliament offers a unique and rewarding career at the heart of the UK's democratic system.

With a wide range of roles available, our impartial colleagues enable the day to day running of the House of Commons, House of Lords and Joint Departments. Together, we make Parliament happen.

Next Steps and Additional Information

• CV - If you would like to apply for this role, please submit your CV

More information on the role and the full criteria can be found in the Job Description.

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