Building Services Engineer (Mechanical Bias)

ZipRecruiter; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider in London is seeking a Mechanical Building Services Engineer to maintain HVAC systems and plant equipment. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience with HVAC and mechanical engineering in educational settings. This position offers a competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Training and development opportunities

Collaborative working environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in HVAC, boilers, chillers, and plant maintenance.
• Strong compliance awareness and record-keeping skills.
• Experience in educational settings, such as colleges and universities.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for planned preventive maintenance and reactive maintenance across HVAC systems.
• Diagnose and repair faults, supporting catering equipment.
• Supervise contractors, ensuring compliance with health & safety regulations.

Skills

HVAC

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Knowledge

Plumbing/Pipe Fitting

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.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for planned preventive maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across HVAC systems, boilers, pumps, fans, chillers, plant rooms, and plumbing.
• Diagnosing and repairing faults; supporting catering equipment.
• Supervising contractors and ensuring full compliance with health & safety and statutory regulations.

What Were 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 or contact us anytime.