Building Services Engineer (Static Site)

Acorn Engineering Limited; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Company Events

Wellbeing Benefits – 24-hour GP appointment for the family

25 days holiday (not including bank holidays)

Job summary

Acorn Engineering Limited is seeking a reliable Building Services Engineer to join our team in Milton Keynes. You will be responsible for executing planned preventative maintenance across client sites while ensuring high safety standards and client satisfaction.

The ideal candidate has experience in mechanical building services and is equipped with strong communication skills. We offer a competitive salary up to £40,000, pension scheme, and opportunities for career progression.

Qualifications

• Must have proven experience as a Building Services Engineer.
• Good understanding of health and safety and site compliance is essential.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPMs) across client sites.
• Ensuring high standards of health and safety and presentation.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships.

Skills

Proven experience working as a Building Services or Maintenance Engineer

Understanding of mechanical building services, HVAC systems

Experience delivering planned preventative maintenance

Strong communication skills

Full UK driving licence

Education

Relevant mechanical or building services qualifications (City & Guilds or equivalent preferred)

Job description

Building Services Engineer

At Acorn, people are at the heart of everything we do. With over 40 years’ experience delivering market‑leading engineering and compliance services across London and the South East, we have built a reputation based on trust, technical excellence, and long‑term partnerships with our clients.

We are currently seeking a Building Services Engineer to join our team, carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPMs) across client sites in Midsummer Place, Milton Keynes.

Our Culture

Acorn promotes a professional, inclusive, and collaborative working environment where engineers are trusted and supported. You will be backed by a dedicated internal helpdesk, administration team, and experienced contract managers who understand the realities of working on site and are committed to helping you succeed.

We value clear communication, strong client relationships, and personal accountability. Teamwork is central to how we operate, with engineers working closely with internal teams to ensure work is completed efficiently, safely, and to a high standard.

Health and safety, presentation, and pride in workmanship are fundamental to everything we do, and we believe these values are key to both client satisfaction and employee wellbeing.

Package & Benefits

Location: Milton Keynes

Salary: up to £40,000 depending on experience plus overtime and callout

Hours: 40 hours a week

Company Benefits

• Pension scheme
• Company Events
• Wellbeing Benefits – 24 hours turnaround GP appointment for the whole family
• 25 days holiday (not including bank holidays)

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for a reliable and professional Building Services Engineer who takes pride in planned maintenance work and understands the importance of consistency, presentation, and client engagement.

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Proven experience working as a Building Services or Maintenance Engineer
• A solid understanding of mechanical building services, including HVAC systems, heating, ventilation, and associated plant
• Experience delivering planned preventative maintenance across commercial sites
• The ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and plan workloads efficiently
• Strong communication skills and a professional, customer‑focused approach
• A good understanding of health and safety and site compliance
• Relevant mechanical or building services qualifications (City & Guilds or equivalent preferred)
• A full UK driving licence

We value attitude and reliability as much as technical skill, and we are keen to hear from engineers who want to build a long‑term future with a growing business.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, colour, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability.

Career Prospects at Acorn

Acorn is committed to developing its people for the long term. Many of our engineers progress into senior engineering, specialist, or management roles as they grow within the business. We actively encourage skill development, increased responsibility, and career progression for individuals who show commitment, reliability, and a strong customer‑focused approach.

As our service offering and client base continue to grow, there are ongoing opportunities for overtime, role development, and exposure to a wide variety of technically interesting sites and systems.

Why Join Acorn?

• A stable, well‑established company with over four decades of industry experience
• A supportive, knowledgeable internal team that understands engineering roles
• A strong focus on teamwork, professionalism, and safety
• Genuine long‑term career progression opportunities
• PPM‑led work across varied sites in the local and surrounding counties