Mechanical Building Services Engineer

Journey Recruitment Ltd; Dorney; On-site; GBP 40,500 - 49,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Tickets to events

Free parking

Meals and snacks on event days

Cycle to Work Scheme

Dedicated Mental Health First Aiders

Staff volunteering day

Job summary

Journey Recruitment Ltd is seeking a skilled Mechanical Building Services Engineer for an on-site role in Ascot. You will support maintenance and performance of mechanical building services within a prestigious environment, reporting to the M&E Team Leader.

Salary up to £45,000 and an on‑call rota (1 in 5 weeks) are included. The role requires H&S compliance, fault-finding expertise, and experience with BMS systems.

Qualifications

• Must have a recognised mechanical or plumbing qualification (e.g., City & Guilds).
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic capability required.
• Experience reading and interpreting MEP drawings and using BMS systems.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and complete reactive and planned maintenance work orders via CAFM.
• Promote Health & Safety standards across mechanical activities.
• Oversee contractor management including catering equipment maintenance contracts.
• Support on-site CAT scanning activities (training provided).
• Monitor system performance via the BMS platform and document findings.
• Carry out fault-finding and servicing on AHUs and FCUs.

Skills

Fault-finding

Reading MEP drawings

BMS systems knowledge

IT skills

Education

Recognised mechanical or plumbing qualification (e.g., City & Guilds)

Tools

CAFM system

BMS (Schneider EcoStruxure)

MS Office

Job description

Job Overview

Our client is seeking a skilled and proactive Mechanical Building Services Engineer to join their on‑site engineering team in Ascot. This role supports the delivery, maintenance and operational performance of mechanical building services and infrastructure within a prestigious environment under the direction of the M&E Team Leader. Salary up to £45,000.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and complete reactive and planned preventive maintenance work orders via the CAFM system, ensuring accurate documentation and timely completion.
• Promote and uphold Health & Safety standards across all mechanical activities.
• Support contractor management, including oversight of catering equipment maintenance contracts.
• Assist with on‑site C.A.T scanning activities (training provided if required).
• Monitor, analyse and document system performance via the BMS platform.
• Carry out fault‑finding, servicing and repairs on AHUs and FCUs, including belts, filters and associated components.
• Conduct routine mechanical alarm testing, ensuring compliance documentation is maintained.
• Support small‑scale plumbing and mechanical installations, including temporary water and drainage provisions for race days and live events.
• Provide mechanical infrastructure support during events to ensure operational continuity.
• Participate in the on‑call rota (1 in 5 weeks).

Skills Required

• Recognised mechanical or plumbing qualification (e.g., City & Guilds).
• Proven experience as a Building Services Engineer within a large or complex environment.
• Strong fault‑finding and diagnostic capability.
• Ability to read and interpret MEP drawings.
• Experience working with BMS systems (Schneider EcoStruxure advantageous).
• Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and COSHH regulations.
• Experience overseeing specialist contractors.
• Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Office.

Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus depending on performance.
• Tickets to events.
• Free parking.
• Meals and snacks on event days.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Dedicated Mental Health First Aiders and the opportunity of being trained yourself.
• All staff yearly volunteering day for charity.