Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing Engineer

Latham Building Services Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Latham Building Services Ltd provides comprehensive MEP operation and maintenance services in London and the Home Counties. The MEP Engineer role focuses on the operation, maintenance and performance of building services systems, including mechanical, electrical, and plumbing installations.

The role involves scheduled and reactive maintenance, diagnosing issues, system inspections, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Strong MEP and Building Services skills with integrated systems.
• Electrical maintenance, fault finding and safe operation of building electrical systems.
• Plumbing installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of domestic and commercial systems.
• MEP coordination across disciplines and interface management.
• Formal qualifications (NVQ L2/3, HNC/HND) or equivalent practical experience.
• Knowledge of UK building regulations and health and safety standards.
• Experience in O&M for commercial or residential buildings.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and maintenance documentation with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain and improve building services systems.
• Carry out scheduled and reactive maintenance.
• Diagnose and resolve technical issues.
• Perform system inspections and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate with engineers and contractors.
• Support MEP design reviews and update maintenance records.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of building performance and reliability.

Skills

MEP skills

Electrical engineering

Plumbing

MEP coordination

NVQ L2/3

HNC/HND

UK building regulations

O&M experience

Technical drawings

Education

NVQ L2/3

HNC/HND

Building Services qualifications

Job description

Latham Building Services Ltd provides comprehensive, tailored operation and maintenance engineering services to buildings across London and the Home Counties. The organization focuses on maintenance and compliance, ensuring building systems operate efficiently, reliably, and in line with regulatory standards. Clients span a range of property types, offering engineers exposure to diverse building environments and technical challenges. The company emphasizes practical, high-quality engineering support and long-term relationships with building owners and operators.

Role Description

Full-time, on-site Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) Engineering

roles based in the London Area, United Kingdom. The MEP Engineers are responsible for the operation, maintenance, and performance of building services systems, including mechanical, electrical, and plumbing installations. Typical duties include carrying out scheduled and reactive maintenance, diagnosing and resolving technical issues, performing system inspections, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards. The role involves coordinating with other engineers and contractors, supporting MEP design reviews, updating maintenance records, and contributing to continuous improvement of building performance and reliability.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) and Building Services skills, with experience in integrated building systems.
• Candidates should possess Electrical Engineering skills, including fault finding, maintenance, and safe operation of building electrical systems.
• Candidates should possess Plumbing skills, including installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of domestic and commercial plumbing systems.
• Candidates should possess MEP Coordination skills, with the ability to work across disciplines and manage interfaces between mechanical, electrical, and plumbing services.
• Relevant engineering qualifications (e.g., NVQ L2/3, HNC/HND in a Building Services, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering disipline) with equivalent practical experience.
• Knowledge of UK building regulations, health and safety standards, and compliance requirements for building services.
• Experience in O&M for commercial or residential buildings in a facilities or building services environment.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and maintenance documentation, with strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.