Mechanical Building Services Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Free parking

Meals and snacks on event days

Cycle to Work Scheme

Mental Health First Aiders

Volunteer day for charity

Event tickets

Job summary

Our client in Ascot is seeking a skilled Mechanical Building Services Engineer to join the on-site engineering team. You will deliver maintenance and operational performance of mechanical infrastructure within a prestigious environment, ensuring systems run safely and efficiently during peak demand.

Reporting to the M&E Team Leader, you will monitor reactive and PPM work, read and interpret MEP drawings, and support events with technical expertise.

Qualifications

• Qualified in mechanical or plumbing discipline (e.g., City & Guilds).
• Experience as Building Services Engineer in large/complex environments.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic abilities.
• Ability to read MEP drawings and interpret BMS data.

Responsibilities

• Monitor reactive and planned preventative maintenance (PPM) via CAFM, ensuring documentation and timely completion.
• Promote Health & Safety standards across mechanical activities.
• Support contractor management and oversight of catering equipment maintenance contracts.
• Assist with on-site CAT scanning activities (training provided if required).
• Monitor, analyse and document system performance via the BMS platform.

Skills

Building Services Engineering

Fault finding

Reading MEP drawings

BMS experience

Health & Safety knowledge

Contractor oversight

IT skills

Education

City & Guilds qualification (mechanical or plumbing)

Job description

Our client is seeking a skilled and proactive Mechanical Building Services Engineer to join their on-site engineering team in Ascot.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting the delivery, maintenance and operational performance of mechanical building services and infrastructure within a prestigious environment.

Working under the direction of the M&E Team Leader, the successful candidate will provide mechanical engineering expertise to ensure long-term asset reliability, system efficiency and the seamless day-to-day operation of the venue's mechanical infrastructure. The role will also involve technical support during events and other operational activities, ensuring facilities perform safely and efficiently during peak demand. The salary on offer is up to £45,000.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and complete reactive and planned preventative maintenance (PPM) 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 maintainedSupport 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.