Principal Engineer

VINCI Facilities; Camberley; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Facilities Management provider in Camberley is seeking a Principal Engineer to provide senior technical support on a critical estate. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Facilities Management and a hands-on approach to optimizing operations and maintaining compliance. This role offers additional training, 26 days holiday, and generous benefits.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Generous pension contribution

Life assurance

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Strong background in Facilities Management.
• In-depth knowledge of maintenance compliance frameworks, particularly SFG20.
• Experience using CAFM systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead on technical support across the account.
• Optimize the use of CAFM systems to support operations.
• Champion safety, quality, and best practice across all engineering activities.

Skills

Facilities Management background

Proactive attitude

Technical confidence

Commercial awareness

Education

HNC in Engineering

Tools

CAFM systems (Maximo)

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Hours: Full Time - 40 hours - Monday to Friday

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Purpose of Role

VINCI Facilities is looking for a Principal Engineer to provide senior technical support on our regional contract with the Reserve Forces & Cadets Association.

Job Description

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong FM experience and a practical, solutions-driven mindset to take a leading role on a high-profile and critical estate. You’ll work closely with the Account Manager and operational teams, acting as the go-to technical expert across maintenance and project activity.

Responsibilities

Lead on technical support across the account – providing guidance to both in-house teams and external contractors.
Develop and maintain effective maintenance regimes, with a strong focus on compliance and SFG20 standards.
Optimise the use of CAFM systems to support operations, planning, and reporting.
Support with technical elements of project works, quotes, and business cases.
Champion safety, quality, and best practice across all engineering activities.
Identify improvements, drive innovation, and uphold VINCI’s high technical standards.

Essential Qualifications/Skills

Strong background in Facilities Management.
HNC in Engineering – ideally Mechanical or Electrical.
In-depth knowledge of maintenance compliance frameworks – particularly SFG20.
Experience using CAFM systems (Maximo, etc.).
Proactive, hands-on attitude with the ability to support and mentor operational teams.
Technically confident and commercially aware.

In return for your hard work, we offer additional training and development, 26 days holiday (+ bank holidays), generous pension contribution, life assurance, and much more.

We are VINCI Facilities – experts in the built environment. VINCI Facilities is a Facilities Management and Building Solutions provider, delivering cost-effective and sustainable bespoke solutions to customers in the public and private sectors. We are committed to working towards a lower carbon society, focusing on sustainable and innovative methods to exceed our partners' goals and add value for all stakeholders. We were named the top-ranked FM service provider in the Sustainable FM Index for 2020. We put our people first, always working as a team and collaborating from start to finish. We are the trusted expert in the built environment because we listen to our team and create a workplace that maximises their potential.

Fairness, Inclusion and Respect (FIR) at VINCI Facilities is about recognising and celebrating each other’s differences and what they bring to the team. Harnessing this diversity and applying the experiences, abilities, and unique qualities of individuals will enhance our business; therefore, we commit to equity of opportunity and fair treatment of all current and potential employees. We encourage job applications from all.

Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made as part of the application process, please contact us directly.

VINCI recognises the importance of helping our employees balance their work and home life by offering flexible working arrangements, including working from home, to enable employees to balance their working life with other priorities.