Facilities Maintenance Engineer

Ace Academics Consultancy; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider in London is seeking a Facilities Engineer to manage, maintain, and ensure compliance of facilities systems across multiple sites. This role combines technical engineering responsibilities with compliance management. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and experience in educational settings, alongside strong problem-solving and communication skills. Competitive salary and career growth opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for training and career growth

Qualifications

• Experience in a college, university, or large multi-site estates environment is highly desirable.
• Proven ability to manage contractors and deliver compliance programmes.
• Strong record-keeping and compliance management skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Knowledge of compliance management

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Education

Vocational qualification or degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Tools

CCTV

Access control systems

HVAC systems

Fire alarm systems

BMS

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.

Key Highlights

• Varied role across electrical, mechanical, security, and compliance systems
• Mix of planned maintenance, troubleshooting, and project management
• Strong focus on statutory compliance, audits, and documentation
• Work with CCTV, access control, fire alarms, and BMS systems
• Collaborate with estates teams and external contractors across multiple sites
• Opportunities for training, development, and long-term career progression

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Facilities Engineer to support the management, maintenance, and compliance of estates systems across a multi-site education environment in London. This role involves both technical engineering and compliance responsibilities, ensuring facilities systems are safe, efficient, and legally compliant. You will support electrical and computer-based FM systems, oversee contractors, manage compliance documentation, and provide technical advice across a wide range of estates operations.

Key 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.