Building Services Engineer (Mechanical Bias)

Ace Academics Consultancy; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider in London seeks a Building Services Engineer with a mechanical bias. The role involves hands-on maintenance of HVAC systems, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, and supervising external contractors. Candidates should have at least 5 years' experience and relevant qualifications. A competitive salary and benefits package are offered, along with training opportunities to foster career development.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Competitive salary and benefits package

Supportive estates & facilities team

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in HVAC, boilers, chillers, and plant maintenance.
• Good electrical knowledge and plumbing/pipe fitting skills.
• Strong record-keeping and compliance awareness.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for planned preventive maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance.
• Diagnosing and repairing faults in HVAC systems.
• Supervising contractors and ensuring compliance with health & safety regulations.

Skills

HVAC

Boilers

Chillers

Plant maintenance

Health & safety compliance

Record-keeping

Education

City & Guilds in Heating & Ventilation / Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Overview

Building Services Engineer (Mechanical Bias) - Education Estate, London

Join a leading education provider in London as a Building Services Engineer. Hands-on role covering HVAC, boilers, chillers, and plant maintenance. Perfect for engineers with college, university, or large estates experience.

Key Highlights

• Exciting opportunity in a college/university estate environment
• Hands-on role with HVAC, boilers, chillers, pumps, and fans
• Mix of planned preventive maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs
• Strong focus on health & safety compliance and accurate record-keeping
• Work with a supportive estates & facilities team plus external contractors
• Opportunities for training, development, and long-term career growth

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Building Services Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical Bias) to join a busy education estate in London. You will be responsible for both planned preventive maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across HVAC systems, boilers, pumps, fans, chillers, plant rooms, and plumbing. The role includes diagnosing and repairing faults, supporting catering equipment, supervising contractors, and ensuring full compliance with health & safety and statutory regulations.

What We're Looking For

• City & Guilds (or equivalent) in Heating & Ventilation / Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum 5 years' experience in HVAC, boilers, chillers, and plant maintenance
• Good electrical knowledge and plumbing/pipe fitting skills
• Strong record-keeping and compliance awareness
• Previous experience in colleges, universities, or large estates highly desirable

Benefits

• Varied and challenging role in a professional education environment
• Collaborative and supportive estates & facilities team
• Training and development opportunities to support your growth
• Competitive salary and benefits package

Apply now if you are a skilled Mechanical Building Services Engineer looking for your next challenge in a dynamic education setting.