Building Services Engineer (Electrical Bias)

Rothamsted Research; Hatching Green; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural research institute in the UK is seeking a Building Services Engineer (Electrical Bias) to join their team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in electrical maintenance, oversee contractors, and ensure compliance with safety standards. This role offers a dynamic work environment where your expertise will support critical infrastructure for groundbreaking research. Benefits include 30 days of annual leave, a generous pension scheme, and various campus activities.

Benefits

30 days annual leave

Generous pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Cultural and recreational activities

Qualifications

• Strong experience in electrical maintenance with knowledge of electrical systems.
• Excellent fault-finding skills and proactive problem-solving approach.
• Familiarity with mechanical services maintenance is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair electrical systems across the site.
• Ensure electrical equipment is serviced to minimize downtime.
• Oversee contractors to ensure compliance with standards.
• Carry out planned maintenance and repairs in line with legislation.

Skills

Electrical maintenance experience

Fault-finding skills

Communication skills

Planning skills

Health and safety commitment

Tools

HVAC systems

Generators

BMS controls

Job description

We're looking for a Building Services Engineer (Electrical Bias) to join our Estate Facilities and Scientific Services team. In this role, you'll play a vital part in maintaining and improving our electrical and building services, ensuring everything runs safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair electrical systems and building services across our site.
• Ensure electrical equipment is serviced to minimize downtime and prevent failures.
• Oversee contractors, ensuring work meets Rothamsted Research standards and safety requirements.
• Carry out planned maintenance and repairs in line with SFG20 and statutory legislation.

Are you passionate about keeping critical infrastructure running smoothly?

Do you thrive on solving complex electrical challenges and ensuring systems operate at their best?

Qualifications

• Strong experience in electrical maintenance with a solid understanding of electrical systems and distribution (ACB, MCCB, MCB, RCD, RCBO, etc.).
• Knowledge of generators, UPS systems, and BMS controls.
• Excellent fault‑finding skills and a proactive approach to problem‑solving.
• Familiarity with HVAC or mechanical services maintenance is a plus.
• Great communication and planning skills, with a commitment to health and safety.

Company Overview

At Rothamsted Research, you'll be part of a team that supports world‑leading science. You'll work in a dynamic environment where your expertise keeps our facilities running and enables groundbreaking research to happen every day. Established in 1843, Rothamsted Research is one of the UK's leading research institutes delivering world‑class agricultural science. Our commitment to learning and development, equality, diversity and inclusion, and flexibility in working arrangements creates a positive work life balance and enables a welcoming environment for all prospective employees.

Benefits

• 30 days annual leave
• A generous pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• An attractive campus offering cultural and recreational activities