Building Services Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Building Services Engineer to support their diverse estate with exceptional technical facilities. The role involves project management, maintaining compliance, and engaging with a range of systems and technologies to ensure operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have a professional qualification in building services and experience in building engineering, along with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Join a collaborative team that values personal development in a flexible working environment.

Benefits

25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 after 5 years

8 Bank Holidays plus 2½ additional days off

Alpha pension scheme

Development opportunities

Flexible or compressed hours

Paid parental, adoption, and neonatal leave

Inclusive environment with affinity groups

Training opportunities

Support for charitable activities

Onsite gym and parking

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of building engineering and technology.
• Able to manage own time and multiple projects.
• Knowledge of building regulations and sustainable technologies.

Responsibilities

• Ensure site safety and compliance.
• Lead on specific projects managing equipment replacements.
• Respond to system failures to minimize impact.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Professional qualification in building services

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Description

Building Services Engineer

Department: Corporate Services and Facilities

Salary: £43,151- £46,387
Plus, Recruitment and Retention Allowance £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 coverage 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 on-call allowance.

Do you want to work on an estate with incredible technical facilities where you can really make a difference supporting security? You’ll use your knowledge and experience of building services to maintain and enhance an expanding estate with a variety of unique facilities, services, and utilities across multiple buildings. You will work across our diverse campus, which includes manufacturing workshops, engineering laboratories, screened rooms, clean rooms, server rooms, and offices. The campus features buildings ranging from newly constructed to around 50 years old, with varying infrastructure.

You’ll work in a fast-paced environment where most days will be different, interacting with a wide range of users and suppliers. You will use your planning and delivery skills for projects, from delivering complex new facilities to statutory compliance work.

You’ll project manage multiple system replacements and coordinate reactive breakdown repairs. Good analytical and problem-solving skills are essential to diagnose and fix issues with building systems. You will join a small, supportive team where professional development and training are encouraged, including externally recognized CIBSE courses and in-house sessions.

More About You

To apply, you’ll already have:

• A professional qualification in building services and/or relevant experience.
• A solid understanding of building engineering and technology, such as HVAC, electrical systems, and plumbing.
• Knowledge of building regulations, safety standards, and sustainable technologies.
• Ability to manage your own time, meet deadlines, and handle multiple projects.

It would be beneficial if you also have:

• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with ISO standards like ISO 50001, ISO 14001, etc.
• Familiarity with software such as AutoCAD.

Your Personal Skills

You will be someone who:

• Enjoys working on diverse projects of various scales.
• Builds strong working relationships.
• Promotes flexible, responsive service delivery.
• Demonstrates good analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Is a supportive team player.
• Communicates clearly to varied audiences.
• Can translate non-technical requirements into technical specifications.
• Adapts well to change with team support.

Using Your Skills

Within the estates team, you will:

• Ensure the site is safe and compliant.
• Lead on specific projects, managing equipment replacements and enhancements from request to completion.
• Respond to system and infrastructure failures to minimize impact.
• Interrogate the Building Management System to identify faults or develop enhancements.
• Respond to user requests for repairs, maintenance, and infrastructure improvements.

What We Offer

We offer a positive, collaborative, and inclusive work environment, including:

• 25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 after 5 years.
• 8 Bank Holidays plus 2½ additional days off.
• Alpha pension scheme.
• Development opportunities and paid overtime or time off in lieu.
• Flexible or compressed hours.
• Paid parental, adoption, and neonatal leave.
• Inclusive environment with affinity groups and support networks.
• Training opportunities, from short courses to degrees.
• Multi-faith prayer room.
• Support for charitable activities, onsite gym, parking, bike scheme, and more.