Building Services Engineer (West and North West London)

Mecsia; Harrow; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Company Events

Wellbeing Benefits – GP appointment 24

25 days holiday

Company Van and fuel card

Job summary

Acorn is seeking a Building Services Engineer to perform planned maintenance across client sites in North and North West London. The role requires solid knowledge of HVAC, heating and ventilation, and experience delivering PPMs on commercial sites.

You will work independently, manage workloads, and maintain strong client relationships. We offer a pension scheme, company events, wellbeing benefits, 25 days holiday plus overtime/callout, and a company van with fuel card.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Building Services or Maintenance Engineer.
• Solid understanding of mechanical building services (HVAC, heating, ventilation).
• Experience delivering planned preventative maintenance across commercial sites.
• Ability to work independently and plan workloads.
• Strong communication and customer-focused approach.
• Good health and safety and site compliance understanding.
• City & Guilds or equivalent qualification preferred.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance across client sites in North and North West London.
• Ensure work is completed safely and to a high standard.
• Coordinate with internal teams and communicate with clients.
• Maintain maintenance records and report issues promptly.

Skills

Building Services Experience

HVAC Systems Knowledge

Planned Preventative Maintenance

Time Management

Customer Focus

Health and Safety

UK Driving Licence

Education

City & Guilds or equivalent (Building Services)

Job description

Join Acorn - Build your Career

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.

Building Services Engineer

North and North West London

We are currently seeking a Building Services Engineer to join our team, carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPMs) across client sites in North and North West London

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: North and North West London

Salary: up to £44000 depending on experience plus overtime and callout

Hours: 41.25 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)
• Company Van and fuel card

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.

• 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

Need more info?

Dale will be happy to help!

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