Resident Engineer

Construction; Northampton; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Construction is recruiting for a Resident Engineer to join a prestigious commercial site in Northampton. You will focus on the operation, maintenance and safety of mechanical systems and building services on a static site with no travel required.

The role is mechanically biased, offering an immediate start and a path to permanent employment through a temp-to-perm arrangement with a leading facilities management provider.

Qualifications

• Experience in building services, facilities management, or commercial maintenance environments.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of health & safety regulations and safe working practices.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across the site.
• Respond to and resolve reactive maintenance issues in a timely manner.
• Maintain health & safety documentation and compliance records.
• Ensure plant and equipment operates efficiently and safely.
• Support upkeep and operational performance of the facility.
• Liaise with site management and contractors when required.

Skills

Fault finding

Problem solving

Communication

Organisation

Education

City & Guilds Level 2 (Plumbing/Mechanical)

Job description

Resident Engineer

Northampton Temporary to Permanent Immediate Start Available

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting on behalf of our client for a Resident Engineer to join their team on a prestigious commercial site in the Northampton area. This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanically biased engineer seeking long-term stability, a competitive salary, and the chance to secure a permanent position with a leading facilities management provider.

Working on a static site, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation, maintenance, and safety of all mechanical systems and building services.

Key Responsibilities

As the Resident Engineer, your duties will include:

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across the site
• Responding to and resolving reactive maintenance issues in a timely manner
• Maintaining accurate health & safety documentation and compliance records
• Ensuring all plant and equipment operates efficiently and safely
• Supporting the overall upkeep and operational performance of the facility
• Liaising with site management and contractors where required

Requirements

To be considered for this role, you should have:

• City & Guilds Level 2 qualification in Plumbing, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline
• Previous experience in building services, facilities management, or commercial maintenance environments
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of current health & safety regulations
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Immediate start available
• Temp-to-perm opportunity with long-term career prospects
• Static site role with no travel requirements
• Exposure to a modern and high-profile commercial facility
• Supportive and professional working environment