Building Services Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Building Services Engineer to support their technical facilities. This full-time role involves managing multiple projects and ensuring compliance with building regulations while working in a collaborative environment. Opportunities for professional development and a positive work culture are core to our mission, and this position offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

25-30 days annual leave

Pension

Flexible hours

Paid overtime

Professional development opportunities

Onsite gym

Free parking

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of HVAC, electrical, plumbing systems.
• Knowledge of building regulations, safety standards, and sustainable technologies.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Ensure site safety and legal compliance.
• Lead on projects, manage equipment replacements and enhancements.
• Respond to system failures, interrogate Building Management System, and handle user requests.

Skills

Good communication skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

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 of £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.

About the Role: Do you want to work on an estate with incredible technical facilities where you can make a difference supporting security? You'll use your knowledge of building services to maintain and enhance an expanding estate with diverse facilities, services, and utilities across multiple buildings, including manufacturing workshops, laboratories, server rooms, and offices. The estate includes new constructions and older buildings, presenting varied infrastructure challenges.

You will work in a fast-paced environment, managing projects from delivering new facilities to statutory compliance work. Your responsibilities include project managing system replacements and reactive repairs, diagnosing issues with building systems, and collaborating with users and suppliers.

Team and Development: Join a supportive team with opportunities for professional development and training, including externally recognized CIBSE courses and in-house sessions.

Requirements: A professional qualification in building services or relevant experience; solid understanding of HVAC, electrical, plumbing systems; knowledge of building regulations, safety standards, and sustainable technologies; ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Desirable Skills: Good communication skills, experience with ISO standards, familiarity with AutoCAD.

Personal Skills: Ability to handle multiple projects, establish relationships, promote responsive services, demonstrate analytical skills, attention to detail, teamwork, clear communication, and adaptability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure site safety and legal compliance.
• Lead on projects, manage equipment replacements and enhancements.
• Respond to system failures, interrogate Building Management System, and handle user requests.

What We Offer: A positive, inclusive work environment, 25-30 days annual leave, bank holidays, pension, development opportunities, flexible hours, paid overtime, parental leave, inclusive affinity groups, training, prayer/reflection room, mentoring, free parking, onsite gym, bike scheme, charity leave, social activities, onsite café, nursery, and relocation loan.