Facilities Engineer

MBDA S.A.S.; Watford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Facilities Engineer to ensure safety, compliance, and operational efficiency across its sites. This full-time role requires hands-on planning and coordination, managing contractors, and improving energy efficiency. The ideal candidate will possess knowledge of facilities regulations, building codes, and health and safety standards, alongside effective communication and project management skills. This position is based onsite in Watford.

Benefits

Variety of social events including company parties

Retirement planning support

Volunteer day for healthcare charity

Qualifications

• Knowledge of facilities regulations, building codes and health and safety standards.
• Self-motivated with good communication skills.
• Ability to interpret technical reports and develop corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Comply with all health and safety policies and practices.
• Proactively identify and resolve health and safety issues.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key suppliers and service providers.
• Monitor the Fix service providing hands-on support.
• Schedule and coordinate works with stakeholders to ensure compliance.
• Conduct repairs and installations of equipment.

Skills

Knowledge of facilities regulations

Building codes

Health and safety standards

Mid-level PC skills including MS Word, Excel, Outlook

Ability to read and interpret technical drawing

Job description

Our purpose is simple: to transform spaces and enhance wellbeing. We’re looking for a Facilities Engineer to keep our sites safe, compliant, and running smoothly. You’ll be hands‑on, planning and coordinating works, managing contractors, and spotting opportunities to improve energy efficiency. This is a full‑time role (working Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm), based at our Letchworth Garden City head office, and due to the nature of the work, you will be based onsite.

Responsibilities

• Comply with all health and safety policies and practices.
• Proactively identify and resolve any health and safety issues across the business to provide an environment and a service.
• Communicate with all departments and management within the business regarding planned works that could affect output.
• Work in collaboration to ensure compliance with facilities legislation for Altro Letchworth site and satellite buildings.
• Monitor the Fix service providing hands‑on support and assistance to the entire business as required.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key suppliers and service providers to ensure quality and cost‑effectiveness.
• Identify improvements to energy usage, equipment and supply needs.
• Schedule and coordinate works with external and internal stakeholders to ensure compliance for the site is maintained.
• Maintenance of facilities engineering and maintenance.
• Project management: prioritising, planning and managing smaller projects.
• Using own initiative to proactively complete works.
• Contractor control, working safely.
• Conducting repairs and installations of equipment and facilities.

Skills & Knowledge

• Knowledge of facilities regulations, building codes and health and safety standards.
• Mid‑level PC skills including MS Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Interpretation of technical reports and developing corrective actions.
• Self‑motivated with good communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawing.

Social Events

• There are a variety of social events across the group, including the company Christmas party.

Retirement Planning

• We provide advice and support to ease the transition to retirement.

Foundation Vision

• Every employee, globally, can volunteer for one day per year (paid by the company) for a healthcare related charity/organisation.