Senior Building Services Engineer

aspiredefenceserviceslimited-1747731241; Tidworth; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Annual leave: 25 days + bank holidays

Pension plan: matched up to 6%

Life insurance

Private medical & dental + staff perks

Employee benefits portal

Reward and recognition

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Aspire Defence Services Limited (ADSL) is seeking a Senior Building Services Engineer to join our team in Tidworth. You will provide technical leadership across building services disciplines, supporting the estate with robust operation and maintenance strategies.

You will act as the senior technical authority for complex engineering issues, lead investigations, optimize asset performance and contribute to resilient service delivery. Security clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Building Services/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering and Chartered or working towards chartership.
• Experience in design, operation and maintenance of hot and cold water, heating, ventilation and air conditioning, heat pumps, BMS and control systems.
• Strong analytical abilities, clear communication, and stakeholder collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership across building services disciplines.
• Act as senior technical authority for complex engineering issues and asset failures.
• Lead root cause investigations and implement reliability improvements.
• Develop lifecycle replacement plans for long-term resilience.
• Support major incidents, service disruptions and business continuity events.
• Coach and develop technical capability across teams.

Skills

Analytical

Effective communication

Stakeholder management

Team mentoring

Education

Building Services Engineering degree

Chartered Engineer status / working towards

Job description

Join our Team as a Senior Building Services Engineer at Aspire Defence Services Limited (ADSL)

Salary: TBC per annum

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, no weekends

Location: Tidworth

Are you ready to join a dynamic team where innovation thrives? Aspire Defence Services Limited (ADSL) is seeking a passionate and results-driven Senior Building Services Engineer to be part of our exciting journey.

What We Offer

• Company Vehicle: Subsidised home to work commuting

• Annual Leave: 25 days plus bank holidays, with the option to buy and sell holiday

• Pension Plan: Contributory Company Pension Plan matched up to 6%

• Insurance: Individual life assurance and personal accident cover

• Employee Benefits Portal: Access to private medical, private dental, discounted gym membership, and discounted shopping at over 100 brands and outlets

• Reward and Recognition: Celebrate outstanding achievements

• Employee Assistance Program: Funded program with onsite mental health first aiders

Your Role

• You will provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise across building services engineering disciplines throughout the estate.

• You will act as the senior technical authority and escalation point for complex engineering issues, critical asset failures and operational risks.

• You will lead root cause investigations, identify recurring defects and implement engineering solutions that improve reliability and reduce risk.

• You will evaluate asset performance and develop lifecycle replacement plans that support long term operational resilience.

• You will support major incidents, service disruptions and business continuity events while helping restore critical services.

• You will coach, mentor and develop technical capability across teams while building strong stakeholder relationships.

What We're Looking For

• Qualifications: You will be degree qualified in Building Services Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline and be a Chartered Engineer, or working towards chartership, through an appropriate professional institution.

• Experience: You will have experience in the design, operation and maintenance of hot and cold water systems, heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems, heat pumps, building management systems and control systems, alongside experience writing technical reports and managing subcontractors.

• Skills: You will be analytical, able to communicate effectively at all organisational levels and capable of building strong collaborative relationships with stakeholders.

Additional Information

• The Garrisons are tobacco‑free working environments.

• Security clearance is required prior to starting with us.

• We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate against protected characteristics.

Please note, this vacancy may close early if we receive a high volume of applications.