Building Services Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Building Services Engineer to support the maintenance and enhancement of its estates with diverse facilities. The position involves managing projects, ensuring safety compliance, and working with a supportive team aimed at professional development. This full-time role offers a flexible working pattern and various employee benefits, fostering an inclusive environment.

Benefits

25 days annual leave, rising to 30 after 5 years

8 Bank Holidays + 2.5 additional days leave

Alpha pension scheme

Development opportunities and training

Paid overtime or time off in lieu

Flexible hours and parental leave

Inclusive affinity groups

Multi-faith prayer room

Onsite gym, secure parking, bike scheme

Charity leave, social activities, onsite café, nursery

Qualifications

• Professional qualification in building services or relevant experience required.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines essential.
• Good communication skills desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead project work, manage equipment replacements and upgrades.
• Respond to system failures and infrastructure issues.
• Ensure site safety and compliance.

Skills

HVAC

Electrical Systems

Plumbing

Building Regulations Knowledge

Safety Standards Knowledge

Sustainable Technologies Knowledge

Project Management

Communication 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 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.

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. The campus includes manufacturing workshops, engineering laboratories, screened rooms, clean rooms, server rooms, and offices. The buildings range from newly constructed to around 50 years old, with varying infrastructure.

You will work in a fast-paced environment, interacting with a wide range of users and suppliers, managing projects from delivering new facilities to statutory compliance work. Responsibilities include project managing system replacements, reactive repairs, diagnosing issues with building systems, and ensuring safety and compliance.

You will join a supportive team where professional development is encouraged, including courses such as CIBSE and in-house training.

About You

Essential:

• Professional qualification in building services or relevant experience
• Understanding of HVAC, electrical systems, plumbing
• Knowledge of building regulations, safety standards, sustainable technologies
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines

Desirable:

• Good communication skills
• Experience with ISO standards like ISO 50001, ISO 14001
• Familiarity with AutoCAD

Personal Skills

• Enjoys managing diverse projects
• Builds strong relationships
• Innovative in service delivery
• Analytical with attention to detail
• Team-oriented and adaptable

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure site safety and compliance
• Lead project work, manage equipment replacements and upgrades
• Respond to system failures and infrastructure issues
• Interrogate Building Management System for faults and improvements
• Respond to user requests for repairs and maintenance

What We Offer

• Inclusive work environment
• 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 after 5 years
• 8 Bank Holidays + 2.5 additional days leave
• Alpha pension scheme
• Development opportunities and training
• Paid overtime or time off in lieu
• Flexible hours and parental leave
• Inclusive affinity groups
• Multi-faith prayer room
• Onsite gym, secure parking, bike scheme
• Charity leave, social activities, onsite café, nursery