Building Services Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a Building Services Engineer to join their Corporate Services and Facilities team. The role involves managing projects and maintaining systems across a diverse campus with unique facilities. This is a full-time position that promotes flexible working patterns and includes generous benefits such as additional leave days, a competitive pension scheme, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

25 days annual leave, rising to 30 after 5 years

8 Bank Holidays plus additional leave days

Competitive pension scheme (Alpha)

Flexible hours

Paid parental and adoption leave

On-site gym (24/7 access)

Free secure parking

Training and development

Relocation Loan*

Charity leave days

Qualifications

• Professional qualification in building services and/or relevant experience.
• Solid understanding of building engineering and technology, including HVAC and plumbing.
• Knowledge of building regulations and sustainable technologies.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from delivery to compliance.
• Respond to system failures and maintenance requests.
• Ensure site safety and compliance for all operations.

Skills

Building engineering

Knowledge of HVAC

Problem-solving

Time management

Effective communication

Analytical 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 for the site’s multiple buildings. You will work across our diverse campus with manufacturing workshops, engineering laboratories, screened rooms, clean rooms, server rooms, and offices. The campus includes buildings under construction and around 50 years old, with varying infrastructure.

You’ll work in a fast-paced environment where most days will be different. You will interact with a wide range of users and suppliers, managing projects from delivering new facilities to statutory compliance work. Responsibilities include project managing system replacements and reactive repair work, using analytical and problem-solving skills to diagnose and fix issues.

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 time effectively to meet deadlines and handle multiple projects

It would be beneficial if you also have:

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

Your Personal Skills

• Enjoys working on diverse projects
• Establishes strong working relationships
• Promotes responsive service delivery
• Demonstrates good analytical skills
• Attention to detail and error resolution
• Team player
• Effective communicator
• Translates non-technical needs into technical specs
• Adapts to change with team support

Putting your skills to use

Within the estates team, you will:

• Ensure site safety and compliance
• Lead project work from request to completion
• Respond to system failures to minimize impact
• Interrogate Building Management System for faults and improvements
• Respond to repair and maintenance requests

What we offer

We offer a positive, inclusive work environment, with benefits including:

• 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 after 5 years
• 8 Bank Holidays plus additional leave days
• Competitive pension scheme (Alpha)
• Development opportunities
• Paid overtime or time off in lieu
• Flexible hours
• Paid parental and adoption leave
• Inclusive affinity groups
• Training and development
• Multi-faith prayer room
• Mentoring and coaching
• Free secure parking and car share parking
• On-site gym (24/7 access)
• Bike to work scheme
• Charity leave days
• Sports & Social activities
• On-site café and nursery (subject to availability)
• Relocation Loan*