Building Services Engineer

Copello Global; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering organisation in the Nuclear and Defence sectors is seeking a Building Services Engineer in Plymouth. This role involves designing and delivering mechanical and electrical building services while ensuring compliance with regulations and standards. The ideal candidate will have a degree in engineering and experience in secure environments. Current SC clearance is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in secure environments such as defence, nuclear or highly regulated sectors.
• Must hold current SC clearance and be a sole British citizen.

Responsibilities

• Deliver detailed design, specification, and integration of building systems.
• Ensure full compliance with defence, nuclear, and building regulations.

Skills

Understanding of relevant codes and standards

Utilise CAD/BIM tools

Education

Degree in Building Services, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

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Type: Permanent or Contract (Outside IR35)

Security Clearance: Active SC clearance required

Nationality Requirement: Sole British Citizens only

Copello is working with a leading engineering organisation within the Nuclear and Defence sectors to recruit a Building Services Engineer to support secure infrastructure programmes. This position plays a crucial role in the design, delivery, and compliance of mechanical and/or electrical building services across complex facilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver detailed design, specification, and integration of building systems (e.g. HVAC, lighting, power, plumbing)
• Ensure full compliance with defence, nuclear, and building regulations and standards
• Collaborate with project teams, architects, safety engineers and stakeholders to develop integrated solutions
• Support through the full project lifecycle including planning, documentation, and technical oversight during construction and commissioning
• Maintain high-quality documentation and contribute to design assurance and governance reviews

What We’re Looking For:

• Degree-qualified in Building Services, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
• Strong understanding of relevant codes and standards (e.g. CIBSE, British Standards, JSPs)
• Demonstrable experience in secure environments such as defence, nuclear or highly regulated sectors
• Utilise CAD/BIM tools to create models and blueprints.
• Must hold current SC clearance and be a sole British citizen (dual nationals cannot be considered due to security restrictions)

To be considered, please send your CV to [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering, Design, and Other

• Industries

  Building Construction and Engineering Services

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