Fabric Engineer / Carpenter

Project Start Recruitment Solutions Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and facilities management company is seeking a Building Fabric Engineer for a mobile position covering the Dartford area. The ideal candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality building maintenance services to commercial clients. Key responsibilities include diagnosing technical issues and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Candidates should have a relevant trade qualification and a minimum of three years' experience. The role offers a salary of £34k plus overtime, a company van, and opportunities for long-term career development.

Benefits

Company van & fuel card

Overtime paid at 1.5x evenings and 2x weekends

Mobile phone & tablet

Uniform & PPE provided

Tools / tool allowance

Long-term career development

Qualifications

• Relevant trade qualification (C&G or NVQ Level 2 or 3) required.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a building maintenance or FM environment necessary.
• Strong all-round building fabric knowledge is essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality reactive and remedial building maintenance works.
• Diagnose and resolve technical issues using initiative and problem-solving skills.
• Ensure all works are completed within agreed timescales and standards.

Skills

Relevant trade qualification (C&G or NVQ Level 2 or 3)

3+ years in building maintenance or FM environment

Strong all-round building fabric knowledge

Carpentry

Wet trades

Minor plumbing

Tiling

Groundworks

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Overview

Building Fabric Engineer – Mobile (Dartford Area)

Company Overview

Since the late 90's, this business has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality construction and facilities management services. With continued success and rapid growth in recent years, turnover has more than doubled and further expansion is planned. To support this growth, significant investment is being made in people, systems, and infrastructure, ensuring employees have the tools, support, and opportunities needed to perform at their best. If you’re looking to join a forward-thinking organisation that genuinely values development and progression, this is an excellent time to get on board.

The Role

This is a mobile position covering the Dartford area, delivering first-class building fabric and maintenance services to high-profile commercial clients.

You’ll play a key role in ensuring sites remain safe, compliant, and well maintained, taking ownership of reactive and remedial works while delivering a consistently high standard of service.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality reactive and remedial building maintenance works
• Diagnose and resolve technical issues using initiative and problem-solving skills
• Source parts, materials, and liaise with manufacturers when required
• Complete detailed job reports to keep clients fully informed
• Ensure all works are completed within agreed timescales and to required standards
• Maintain accurate records including O&M logs and risk control measures
• Use mobile devices (PDA/tablet) to manage and close jobs
• Work closely with the Helpdesk to ensure efficient response and resolution
• Carry out works independently or as part of a wider team
• Adhere to strict health & safety standards, completing point-of-work risk assessments
• Represent the company professionally when dealing with clients
• Participate in an on-call rota across contracts

Skills & Experience

• Relevant trade qualification (C&G or NVQ Level 2 or 3)
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a building maintenance or FM environment
• Strong all-round building fabric knowledge, including:
• Carpentry
• Wet trades
• Minor plumbing
• Tiling
• Groundworks
• Full UK driving licence

Benefits

• £34k + Overtime
• Company van & fuel card
• Overtime paid at 1.5x evenings and 2x weekends (after Saturday midday)
• Mobile phone & tablet
• Uniform & PPE provided
• Tools / tool allowance
• Long-term career development within a growing business