Senior Building Services Engineer

The Royal Academy of Arts; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned cultural institution in London is seeking a Senior Building Services Engineer to manage and develop the strategy for mechanical, electrical, and electronic services. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with HVAC systems, Building Management Systems, and a solid understanding of health and safety regulations. This critical role will ensure the efficiency and lifecycle management of engineering assets in a controlled environment.

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge in HVAC and Public Health systems or Building Management Systems.
• Ability to plan and deliver engineering strategies.
• Strong understanding of health and safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage long-term strategy for building services.
• Oversee designs, set standards, and plan maintenance.
• Support fault resolution for engineering assets.

Skills

HVAC systems

Building Management Systems

Fire detection systems

Security systems

Electrical distribution networks

Job description

The Royal Academy of Arts is currently seeking a Senior Building Services Engineer with broad, multi-disciplinary experience to develop and manage the long-term strategy and lifecycle of our mechanical, electrical and electronic building services.

Our building services include:

• HVAC systems (currently chillers, boilers, dehumidifiers, pumps, fans and AHUs)
• Building Management Systems (mainly Trend) and lighting controls
• Fire detection and security systems
• People and goods lifts, and low voltage electrical distribution networks

This role will be responsible for ensuring the efficiency, resilience and lifecycle management of these engineering assets. This includes strategic planning, overseeing designs, setting standards, planning maintenance and replacements, and supporting fault resolution.

About You

To be considered for this role, you will possess expert knowledge and experience in either HVAC and Public Health systems and/or Building Management Systems, Lifts, Fire, and Security Systems. You will have excellent ability to plan and deliver engineering strategies, preventative maintenance regimes and improvement projects, as well as a strong have a strong understanding of health and safety legislation, building regulations and statutory compliance.

Working knowledge of managing services and conditions within galleries, museums or similar environments with controlled conditions is key, as is knowledge of sustainability and environmental standards.