Building Services Engineer - Plumbing

BGIS UK & Europe; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

BGIS UK & Europe is seeking a Mechanical-bias Maintenance Engineer (plumber/plumbing preferred) in Central London. You will maintain M&E systems, monitor the Building Management System, and carry out planned and reactive maintenance to keep our offices running smoothly.

This hands-on role requires strong technical knowledge and the ability to work with colleagues, subcontractors, and client representatives.

Qualifications

• Formal training in mechanical systems (City & Guilds or NVQ equivalent).
• Strong understanding of HVAC systems and controls.
• Experience maintaining pumps, valves, piping and plumbing components.
• Ability to diagnose faults in mechanical plant including chillers, boilers and AHUs.
• Familiarity with BMS for monitoring environmental conditions.
• Good health and safety practices, permits to work and risk assessments.
• Excellent communication skills and IT proficiency for maintenance records.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage the BMS to maintain acceptable internal conditions.
• Lead investigations into environmental conditions, system failures, and faults.
• Carry out PPM and reactive maintenance on M&E plant and equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve faults with air conditioning, UPS, generators, and LV systems.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety procedures, including permits to work.
• Maintain accurate records in the maintenance system and complete documentation.
• Supervise subcontractors and ensure work meets BGIS standards.
• Keep plant rooms secure, clean, and well-organised.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and identify areas for enhancement.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Plumbing components

BMS monitoring

Diagnostics & fault resolution

Health & safety practices

Record keeping

Communication skills

Education

City & Guilds or NVQ in mechanical systems

Tools

Maximo CMMS

Job description

Job Description

Mechanical-bias Maintenance Engineer (plumber/plumbing preferred)

Location: Trafalgar Square, Central London

Summary

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Building Services Engineer to join our team at BGIS. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining optimal office environmental conditions and ensuring the smooth operation of all mechanical and electrical (M&E) systems. You will monitor and manage the Building Management System (BMS), respond to reactive maintenance requests, and carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) to keep our facilities running efficiently. This is a hands‑on position that requires strong technical knowledge, problem‑solving abilities, and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, subcontractors, and client representatives.

Job Description

Mechanical-bias Maintenance Engineer (plumber/plumbing preferred)

Location: Trafalgar Square, Central London

Summary

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Building Services Engineer to join our team at BGIS. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining optimal office environmental conditions and ensuring the smooth operation of all mechanical and electrical (M&E) systems. You will monitor and manage the Building Management System (BMS), respond to reactive maintenance requests, and carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) to keep our facilities running efficiently. This is a hands‑on position that requires strong technical knowledge, problem‑solving abilities, and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, subcontractors, and client representatives.

Key Duties And Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage the BMS to maintain acceptable internal conditions.
• Lead investigations into environmental conditions, system failures, and faults.
• Carry out PPM and reactive maintenance on M&E plant and equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve issues with air conditioning, UPS, generators, and LV systems.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety procedures, including permits to work.
• Maintain accurate records in the maintenance system (e.g., Maximo) and complete all required documentation promptly.
• Supervise subcontractors and ensure all work meets BGIS standards.
• Keep plant rooms secure, clean, and well‑organized.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and proactively identify areas for enhancement.

Knowledge And Skills

• Formal training in mechanical systems (City & Guilds or NVQ equivalent), ideally with a focus on HVAC or plumbing.
• Strong understanding of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems and associated controls.
• Experience in maintaining and repairing pumps, valves, pipework, and other plumbing components.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve faults in mechanical plant, including chillers, boilers, and air handling units.
• Familiarity with Building Management Systems (BMS) for monitoring and troubleshooting environmental conditions.
• Good knowledge of health and safety practices, including permits to work and risk assessments.
• Excellent communication skills and basic IT proficiency for updating maintenance records.

At BGIS we believe that diversity and inclusion is a key business driver, such that we never lose sight of its importance as it is woven into the fabric of our organisation. We are committed to maintaining a barrier‑free recruitment process by providing equal employment opportunities through recruiting and retention of individuals of all backgrounds. We recognize that promoting diversity is an essential component of our continuing pursuit for organisational success! #BGISUK