Building Services Engineer: Maintenance & Fault Resolution

BGIS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

BGIS is seeking a dedicated maintenance technician to uphold critical building systems in a London site. You will perform routine maintenance on HVAC, electrical and fire systems, handle reactive tasks, and support safety and quality standards.

You will supervise subcontractors, manage Permit to Work, maintain Maximo records, and help ensure KPIs and SLAs are met while keeping plant rooms clean and secure.

Qualifications

• Must hold City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3 in electrical or mechanical discipline.
• 17th Edition BS7671 certification required.
• Essential: experience in building services and maintaining electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance on mechanical and electrical systems (e.g. HVAC, pumps, fire systems).
• Respond to reactive tasks and breakdowns across the site, including fabric and store-related issues.
• Supervise and coordinate subcontractor work, ensuring safety and quality standards.
• Operate and manage the Permit to Work system.
• Identify and resolve faults quickly to keep systems operational.
• Ensure spare parts are available and provide estimates for repairs.
• Complete all required paperwork and update maintenance systems (e.g. Maximo).
• Prepare and follow risk assessments and method statements.
• Maintain clean, secure plant rooms and uphold BGIS’s professional image.
• Support health and safety practices, including PPE use and reporting near misses.
• Monitor building conditions via the BMS system and ensure compliance with KPIs and SLAs.
• Carry out any other tasks as directed by site management.

Skills

Electrical discipline

BS7671 17th Edition

Building services experience

Education

City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3

Job description

BGIS is seeking a dedicated maintenance technician to uphold critical building systems in a London site. You will perform routine maintenance on HVAC, electrical and fire systems, handle reactive tasks, and support safety and quality standards.

You will supervise subcontractors, manage Permit to Work, maintain Maximo records, and help ensure KPIs and SLAs are met while keeping plant rooms clean and secure.