Building Services Engineer

EMCOR UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 41,400 - 50,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday Buy Scheme - up to 5 days a year

Industry leading Maternity & Paternity Policies

Refer a Friend scheme – worth £500 per referral

GEMS – Internal recognition scheme

Extensive Learning & Development opportunities

Flex Benefits: Discount Shopping, Gym, Mobile

Bike To Work Scheme

Paid volunteering and charity days

Medicash - Health cash plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

EMCOR UK is hiring for a mechanical maintenance role in London offering a salary of up to £46,000 per annum. The ideal candidate should possess C&G, BTEC level 3, or NVQ level 3 in a mechanical discipline, along with experience in HVCA systems and building service environments. Responsibilities include maintaining and supporting mechanical systems, conducting inspections, and providing feedback on maintenance activities. EMCOR UK offers a range of benefits including holiday buy scheme, health cash plan, and extensive learning and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications in mechanical discipline required.
• Experience in building service environment needed.
• Understanding of health & safety compliance is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical maintenance support across all buildings.
• Implement maintenance and corrective works as required.
• Respond to reactive maintenance and breakdown calls.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

HVCA system maintenance

Building services engineering

Decision-making skills

Excellent communication

Education

C&G, BTEC level 3, ONC/OND or NVQ level 3 in mechanical discipline

Job description

Salary: Up to £46,000 per annum

Working Hours: Role will involve participation in a shift rota 7:00 to 16:00, or 10:00 to 19:00

Contract Type: Permanent Full Time

Location: London

About EMCOR UK

At EMCOR UK, we revolutionise facilities management by combining our engineering heritage and innovation capability. We prioritise people in everything we do, collaborating closely with our customers to understand all their needs, from the big picture to day‑to‑day operations. Our purpose is to “create a better world at work”. Using our unique insight platform, "One Data World," we harness data‑driven intelligence to make informed decisions, adapting our services to meet our customers’ evolving requirements. This allows us to cultivate an enhanced workplace experience for their teams whilst optimising efficiency, meticulously managing every asset, and minimising their impact on the planet. All supported by our commitment to safety, compliance, and assurance. Our partnering approach empowers our customers to shape a better future. Whether guiding their path to net zero or redeveloping their facilities for enhanced efficiency, we create better places for work whilst taking away the burden of facility operations, freeing up our customers to concentrate on their business.

Role Overview

A flexible role to cover but not limited to maintenance and breakdown tasks. Work to be carried out as required to meet the business needs of the client.

What You’ll Do

• Provide general mechanical/ HVCA/Building services maintenance support on all buildings and plant.
• Implement all mechanical maintenance and corrective works on the site in accordance with Maintenance Instructions, EMCOR and site specific procedures.
• Perform testing and inspecting of mechanical systems in accordance with industry standards.
• Provide accurate feedback and information including but not limited to completed test sheets, routine rounds inspection sheets and work dockets containing durations of maintenance activities and observations.
• Ensure that all plant and systems are maintained and operated in order to provide maximum efficiency, availability and reliability.
• Carry out remedial and/or refurbishment works arising from breakdown or maintenance inspections.
• Respond to reactive maintenance/breakdown calls for the helpdesk and carrying out remedial work as necessary, providing feedback information to customer and helpdesk as required.
• Assume the role of Competent Person (mechanical) as authorised by the Authorised Person Controller.
• Develop and retain knowledge of site system failures and their causes and effects.
• Carry out condition based monitoring surveys.
• Carry out minor new works installations and testing.
• Assist in maintaining the cleanliness of plant and adjacent areas.
• Undertake defect surveys on electrical plant and systems and providing reports as requested by engineering management.
• Assist the mechanical Supervisor in providing information for technical and incident reports.
• Develop and retain a full knowledge of the operating characteristics of the site generation plant in order to provide monitoring attendance when running for emergency or test purposes.
• Provide holiday and sickness cover for shift colleagues.
• Perform other reasonable duties as agreed with EMCOR management.

About The Role

• The ideal candidate will have the relevant C&G, BTEC level 3, ONC/OND or NVQ level 3 in a mechanical discipline.
• The candidate will be qualified and/or trained in other building service disciplines including HVCA and will be able to demonstrate a proven track record in a building service environment.
• The candidate will be articulate, numerate and IT literate.
• Understanding of legislative compliance and contract law preferred.
• Being commercially aware puts the candidate at an advantage.
• Good all-round knowledge of Facility Management and Building Services Engineering.
• The ability to establish, implement and monitor high standards of excellence in areas of quality, safety and operational performance.
• Must be able to demonstrate a full and thorough understanding of operational health & safety.
• Have good decision‑making and communications skills.
• Be resilient under pressure and be able to converse confidently with staff, suppliers and customers at all levels.

EMCOR UK Benefits

• Holiday Buy Scheme - up to 5 days a year
• Industry leading Maternity & Paternity Policies
• Refer a Friend scheme – worth £500 per referral
• GEMS – Internal recognition scheme with vouchers for Amazon and retail/dining
• Extensive Learning & Development opportunities, including opportunities for progression.
• Access to Flex Benefits: Discount Shopping, Gym, Mobile, Family Activities, Insurance, Dining Experience, Car Leasing and Breakdown Cover.
• Bike To Work Scheme
• Paid volunteering and charity days
• Medicash - Health cash plan - Benefits covered include dental, optical, physiotherapy and a health & wellbeing.
• Employee Assistance Programme - Offering guidance and advice on Personal, Health, Legal and Financial queries.

Equality & Diversity

At EMCOR UK, we embrace and celebrate diversity in all its forms. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or any other characteristic that makes you unique. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce fosters creativity, innovation, and better problem‑solving.

We encourage applications from all candidates and are committed to providing equal opportunities for employment and growth, supported by our inclusive policies and practices.

Join us in our endeavour to build a culture of mutual respect and equity, a place where every voice is heard, and every individual is championed.

Join us in building a better world at work.