Senior Mechanical Building Services Engineer (Water)

EQUANS; Bagstone; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days annual leave

Life Cover 1.5x salary

Gym membership discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

EQUANS is seeking a Senior Mechanical Building Services Engineer (Water) to join our facilities team at Southmead Hospital, Bristol. The role is a permanent full-time position, Monday to Friday, 07:00 to 15:30 with a 30-minute break, offering a competitive salary and benefits.

You will supervise the water hygiene team, ensure safe operation and maintenance of water systems, and coordinate with subcontractors.

Qualifications

• Must hold a mechanical trade apprenticeship or Level 3 qualification (theory and practice).
• Experience supervising team members is essential.
• Ability to read technical drawings and diagnose faults.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Performance and Technical Compliance Manager.
• Supervise the water hygiene team delivering maintenance activities.
• Maintain and operate water systems and related plant/equipment.
• Undertake training to become Authorised, Responsible Person for Water and Pool Plant.
• Record and analyse water systems maintenance in Zetasafe.
• Oversee subcontractors and manage contractors with safe permit-to-work processes.
• Ensure planned and reactive tasks meet contract timescales.
• Work 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with rotating shifts.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Reading technical drawings

Customer service and communication

IT literacy

Education

Mechanical trade apprenticeship or Level 3 qualification

Tools

Zetasafe

Job description

Senior Mechanical Building Services Engineer (Water)

Gloucestershire

Location

Gloucestershire, GB, BS37 7NE

Contract Type

Any

Company

Equans

Application Closing Date

2026-11-17T10:00:29.543

Job Description

Equans currently has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Mechanical Building Services Engineer (Water) to join our facilities team providing maintenance at Southmead Hospital in Bristol. This is a permanent full-time position working Monday to Friday, 07:00 to 15:30 with a 30 minute unpaid break. On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package.

What will you deliver?

• Reporting to the Performance and Technical Compliance Manager
• Working closely with the Water RP, the role involves daily supervision of water hygiene team delivering maintenance activities as per the Written Scheme of Control in line with the HTM
• Responsible for the safe operation, planned and reactive maintenance of water systems, associated plant/equipment installed throughout the site
• To undertake training and qualify (and maintain appointment) as an Authorised, Responsible Person for Water and Pool Plant the water hygiene team carry out maintenance activities and highlight any discrepancies
• Manage, record and analyse water systems maintenance activities within Zetasafe digital
• Oversee specialist sub-contractors, and manage contractors as necessary, working to a safe system of work and permit-to-work system
• To ensure that PPM and Reactive tasks are attended to in accordance with the contract timescales at all times
• Working 40 hours per week Monday to Friday, shift times alternating weekly

Who are we looking for?

• Must hold a recognised mechanical trade apprenticeship and/or relevant qualifications to level 3 (theory and practice) in a relevant mechanical discipline with suitable industry experience; plumbing experience essential
• Prior supervisory experience is essential
• Must have a thorough understanding of engineering building services installation and maintenance techniques
• Good knowledge of M&E testing, fault finding, maintenance, refurbishment and install
• Must be able to work independently and when appropriate as part of a team
• Willing to attain cross skilling
• Ability to read technical drawings and diagnose technical faults
• Strong customer service and communication skills, both written and verbal
• IT literate, and ambition for personal development

What can we offer you?

• 24 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to X1.5 times annual salary
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
• Gym membership discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Holiday purchase scheme2 corporate social responsibility days per year
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
• Access to our growing employee networks including WiE (Women in EQUANS), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young Persons Network) and our Disability Network
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development
• Supportive work environment with a focus on teamwork and collaboration

Who are we?

EQUANS is a world leader in energy services with nearly 100,000 employees working in more than 50 countries, with an annual turnover of over 17 billion euros. In the UK & Ireland, EQUANS is a provider of technical, FM, regeneration and energy services - with specialist capabilities in smart buildings, green mobility, district & embedded energy and decentralised renewables. EQUANS' 13,500 UK & Ireland employees combine these activities to help businesses, public sector organisations and government to embrace the energy transition towards net zero, and also the digital & industrial transitions that are redesigning the way we move, work and live. EQUANS is a Bouygues group company.

As part our commitment to better reflect the markets within which we operate, we encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, along with all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010. At Equans we're committed to delivering a culture where everyone's voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do, should you join Equans you'll find a welcoming and open workplace where you're supported and encouraged to be your true self at work. You'll also have access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), Veterans & Reservists, WOMEN Together (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a re-location package with this job role. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements. A criminal record will not necessarily be a barrier to obtaining a position with us and EQUANS has a Policy on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders, a copy can be provided on request. The Equans Resourcing Team manage this requirement. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries should come to the resourcing team not direct to Equans Managers.