Facilities Maintenance Engineer

ZipRecruiter; City Of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider in London seeks a Facilities Engineer to manage and develop building systems. The role requires a relevant degree and experience with compliance management and engineering systems like CCTV, HVAC, and fire alarms. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits within a dynamic team environment.

Benefits

Supportive team with opportunities for training

Competitive salary and benefits package

Qualifications

• Knowledge of 18th Edition Regulations (BS 7671) and health & safety requirements.
• Experience in managing contractors and delivering compliance programmes.
• Ability to maintain statutory compliance records and conduct risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop facilities and building systems across sites.
• Oversee CCTV, access control, and fire alarms.
• Coordinate compliance programmes, audits, and inspections.

Skills

CCTV knowledge

Access control expertise

Strong problem-solving skills

Compliance management

IT communication skills

Education

Vocational qualification or degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Tools

BMS

HVAC

Fire alarm systems

Telecommunications systems

Job description

Overview

Facilities Engineer – Education Estate, London. Join a leading education provider in London as a Facilities Engineer. Hands-on role covering engineering, compliance, and building systems. Ideal for professionals with college, university, or large estates experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage, maintain, and develop facilities and building systems across sites
• Oversee CCTV, access control, security systems, and fire alarms
• Carry out PAT testing, electrical installations, and troubleshooting
• Coordinate compliance programmes, audits, inspections, and remedial actions
• Maintain statutory compliance records and risk assessments
• Provide technical support across HVAC, BMS, lighting, and energy management systems
• Collaborate with IT teams to resolve IP communications issues
• Liaise with contractors and internal stakeholders to ensure safe, high-quality service delivery

What We’re Looking For

• Vocational qualification or degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Facilities Management, or related discipline
• Knowledge of 18th Edition Regulations (BS 7671), health & safety, and statutory compliance
• Experience with CCTV, access control, BMS, HVAC, fire alarm, and telecommunications systems
• Strong record-keeping and compliance management skills
• Proven ability to manage contractors and deliver compliance programmes
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and IT skills
• Experience in a college, university, or large multi-site estates environment is highly desirable

Benefits

• Exciting role in a dynamic education estate environment
• Exposure to a wide variety of engineering and compliance systems
• Supportive team with opportunities for training and career growth
• Competitive salary and benefits package

Apply now if you are a skilled Facilities Engineer looking to take on a varied and rewarding role in a professional education setting. Feel free to call us anytime for a chat.