Mechanical Building Service Team Leader

BAE Systems.; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Mechanical Building Service Team Leader, where you'll lead the charge in managing critical building services and infrastructure. You'll have the opportunity to innovate and drive efficiency improvements while collaborating with diverse teams. This role offers a unique chance to impact the future of facilities management in a supportive environment that values diversity and inclusion. If you're passionate about engineering and sustainability, this is the perfect opportunity to make a real difference in a dynamic industry.

Benefits

Competitive Pension Scheme

Employee Share Plans

Flexible Health Benefits

Private Health Plans

Shopping Discounts

Green Car Scheme

Annual Incentive

Qualifications

• Experience in Mechanical Building Services and proven people management.
• Detailed understanding of mechanical infrastructure and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee surveys and audits of mechanical systems.
• Identify opportunities for efficiency improvements and support implementation.

Skills

Mechanical Building Services

Leadership

Communication Skills

Data Analysis

Energy Management Software

Risk Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Building Services Engineering

Relevant Certifications (e.g., CEng, IEng, LCC)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Data Analysis Tools

Job description

Job Title: Mechanical Building Service Team Leader

Location: Warton - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary: £54,793+ Depending on skills and experience

What you'll be doing:

• Ownership, development and promulgation of standards and specifications relating to the whole life cycle of building services and infrastructure

• Ownership, development, and promulgation of standards relating to Building Energy Management Systems and Operational Technology

• Oversee surveys, audits, and process confirmations of Mechanical systems condition, operation, and performance, and support supplier performance audits

• Identification of opportunities for efficiency improvements, development of business cases, and support to the implementation of opportunities

• Provide specialist support to facilities management engineers and maintenance professionals across Air locations through the lifecycle of facilities

• Collaboration with external stakeholders to ensure quality, continuity, and safety of utilities and building systems

• Supporting the wider Engineering and Sustainability team on the development of innovation opportunities to decarbonise the estate and manufacturing systems

Your skills and experiences:

• Bachelor's degree in building services engineering or suitable related field, or equivalent demonstrable learning from experience

• Demonstratable experience in Mechanical Building Services, preferably in manufacturing, and proven people management experience

• Detailed understanding of mechanical building services and mechanical infrastructure, good knowledge of related industry standards, guidance and legislation

• Excellent leadership, communication, and team-building skills

• Familiarity with energy management software and data analysis tools

• Relevant certifications (e.g., CEng, IEng, LCC) are advantageous

• Auditing and risk management, including the implementation of risk management frameworks and assessment methodologies

• Able to work well collaboratively as well as autonomously, without the need for day-to-day direct oversight

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and data analysis tools

Benefits:

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Mechanical Building Services Team:

Our Mechanical Building Services team plays a crucial role in managing and governing the mechanical infrastructure that keeps our air estate running smoothly. As part of the Facilities Engineering & Sustainability team, we ensure the reliability, efficiency, and compliance of critical building services across the Air Sector.

Led by the Mechanical Building Services Team Leader, we work closely with key stakeholders, including Estates Maintenance, Asset Management, Finance, Investment Projects, Electrical Governance, and the Digital Estate team. Collaboration is at the heart of what we do, ensuring seamless operation and continuous improvement across facilities. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a knowledgeable, supportive team where your expertise will directly impact the future of our estate.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks

Closing Date: 13th May 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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