Senior Building Services Engineer

ERP Limited; Andover; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Subsidised commuting

25 days annual leave

Bank holidays

Pension matched up to 6%

Life assurance

Private medical and dental options

Discounted gym membership

Employee Assistance Programme

Reward and recognition scheme

Professional development & chartership

Job summary

ERP Limited in Wiltshire is seeking an experienced Senior Building Services Engineer to provide technical leadership across a complex estate. You will act as the senior technical authority, guiding operation, maintenance and long-term performance of critical building services assets.

The role requires a strong background in building services engineering, with chartered status or working towards it, and proven ability to manage subcontractors, lead investigations and deliver engineering

Qualifications

• A degree in Building Services Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Chartered Engineer status or actively working towards chartership.
• Strong experience across building services engineering in complex commercial, industrial, defence or FM environments.
• Practical knowledge of heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems, hot and cold-water systems, heat pumps, BMS and control systems.
• Experience investigating complex engineering issues and carrying out root cause analysis.
• Experience producing technical reports and engineering recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise across building services disciplines.
• Act as the senior technical authority and escalation point for complex engineering issues and operational risks.
• Lead root cause investigations, identify recurring defects and implement engineering solutions to improve reliability.
• Evaluate asset performance and develop lifecycle replacement strategies to support long-term operational resilience.
• Provide technical support during major incidents, service disruptions and business continuity events.
• Work closely with operational teams, contractors and key stakeholders to ensure engineering standards and requirements are maintained.
• Coach, mentor and develop technical capability across the wider engineering and estates teams.
• Produce and review technical reports, investigations and engineering recommendations.

Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving

Excellent communication & stakeholder

Technical authority leadership

HVAC + BMS knowledge

Education

Degree in Building Services Engineering or related

Chartered Engineer status or working towards chartership

Job description

Senior Building Services Engineer

Salary: £65,000 – £75,000 per annum DOE

Hours: 37.5 hours per week – Monday to Friday, no weekends

Location: Wiltshire

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Building Services Engineer to join their technical team in Wiltshire.

This is a senior technical leadership position, providing engineering expertise across a complex military estate. The successful candidate will act as a senior technical authority, supporting the effective operation, maintenance and long-term performance of critical building services assets.

The Role

Provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise across a broad range of building services disciplines.

Act as the senior technical authority and escalation point for complex engineering issues, critical asset failures and operational risks.

Lead root cause investigations, identify recurring defects and implement engineering solutions to improve reliability and reduce risk.

Evaluate asset performance and develop lifecycle replacement strategies to support long-term operational resilience.

Provide technical support during major incidents, service disruptions and business continuity events.

Work closely with operational teams, contractors and key stakeholders to ensure engineering standards and requirements are maintained.

Manage and oversee subcontractor performance where required.

Produce and review technical reports, investigations and engineering recommendations.

Coach, mentor and develop technical capability across the wider engineering and estates teams.

Build strong working relationships with stakeholders at all levels across the organisation.

About You

We're looking for an experienced Building Services Engineer with a strong technical background and the ability to operate at a senior level.

You will ideally have:

• A degree in Building Services Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Chartered Engineer status or be actively working towards chartership through an appropriate professional institution.
• Strong experience across building services engineering within a complex commercial, industrial, defence or FM environment.
• Practical knowledge of heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems, hot and cold-water systems, heat pumps, BMS and control systems.
• Experience of investigating complex engineering issues and carrying out root cause analysis.
• Experience producing technical reports and engineering recommendations.
• Experience managing or overseeing subcontractors.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• The confidence to act as a technical authority and provide guidance across multiple teams.

Package & Benefits

• £65,000 – £75,000 salary, depending on experience and qualifications
• 37.5-hour working week
• Monday to Friday – no weekends
• Company vehicle with subsidised home-to-work commuting
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Option to buy and sell annual leave
• Contributory company pension scheme, matched up to 6%
• Life assurance and personal accident cover
• Private medical and dental options
• Discounted gym membership and shopping discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Reward and recognition scheme
• Opportunities for professional development and chartership

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Building Services Engineer to take on a genuine technical leadership position, working across a complex and operationally critical estate.