Facilities Mechanical & Electrical Engineer

NRL Ltd; Renfrew; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

NRL Ltd is seeking a Facilities Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) Engineer for a site-based role in Renfrew. This long-term contract offers potential transition to permanent placement and focuses on safe, efficient operation of mechanical and electrical systems within a building services context.

Applicants should have a degree or equivalent in mechanical, electrical or building services engineering, with experience in maintenance, CMMS, and contractor management.

Qualifications

• Requires degree, HNC/HND or equivalent in Mechanical, Electrical or Building Services Engineering.
• Experience in facilities management, maintenance or building services.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems and CMMS use.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned preventative maintenance and coordinate reactive maintenance activities.
• Maintain and troubleshoot HVAC, electrical distribution, lighting, fire detection, water services, BMS, generators, UPS and access control.
• Monitor asset performance, identify faults, and implement corrective actions.
• Manage specialist contractors, ensuring permits to work and service standards are upheld.
• Ensure compliance with statutory inspections, certifications and record-keeping.
• Support refurbishment, upgrade and minor works projects including commissioning and handover.
• Maintain CMMS data integrity, asset registers and documentation.
• Promote health, safety, sustainability and continuous improvement on site.

Skills

Contractor management

Fault-finding

CMMS usage

Health & safety awareness

Team collaboration

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent (ME/EE Building Services)

Tools

CMMS

BMS

Job description

Facilities Mechanical & Electrical Engineer

Facilities Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) Engineer – Renfrew

This long‑term contract opportunity offers the potential to transition into a permanent position. Based in Renfrew, this role suits an experienced Facilities or Building Services Engineer looking to contribute their expertise to the safe, efficient and compliant operation of mechanical and electrical systems.

Location and Working Pattern

Renfrew – site‑based role with occasional out‑of‑hours work as required

Client Overview

Our client is a respected organisation with complex building services infrastructure. They are seeking a skilled Facilities M&E Engineer to support ongoing maintenance, compliance and asset performance across critical systems.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and coordinate reactive maintenance activities
• Maintain and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems including HVAC, electrical distribution, lighting, fire detection, water services, BMS, generators, UPS and access control
• Monitor asset performance, identify faults, and implement effective corrective actions
• Manage specialist contractors, ensuring permits to work and service standards are upheld
• Ensure compliance with statutory inspections, certifications and record‑keeping
• Support refurbishment, upgrade and minor works projects including commissioning and handover
• Maintain CMMS data integrity, asset registers and documentation
• Promote health, safety, sustainability and continuous improvement across site activities

Must‑have Requirements

• Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent in Mechanical, Electrical or Building Services Engineering
• Experience in facilities management, maintenance or building services
• Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems, statutory compliance, and CMMS use
• Proven contractor management and technical fault‑finding capability
• Professional engineering membership (e.g. IMechE, IET)
• IOSH or NEBOSH qualification
• Experience supporting refurbishment or project works

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