Senior Services Engineer

Anderson Knight; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm based in Glasgow is seeking a Senior Engineer to take ownership of major campus infrastructure assets, ensuring their safe and efficient operation. The role requires proven project management and leadership skills, along with a strong understanding of regulatory frameworks. The ideal candidate will have a degree in engineering and significant experience with large-scale projects. This position offers a chance to work on major capital works and ensure statutory compliance in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Significant experience managing infrastructure systems and capital projects.
• Strong knowledge of UK/EU regulatory frameworks and Building Regulations.
• Proven track record of delivering large-scale engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, design, and implementation of building services.
• Ensure compliance with UK/EU standards and clients' requirements.
• Act as a client representative with consultants and contractors.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Technical expertise in engineering

Education

Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or Building Services)

Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards chartership

Job description

Anderson Knight is delighted to be retained with a worldleading, iconic business based in Glasgow who are looking to appoint a Senior Engineer (Buildings and infrastructure)

The Senior Services Engineer is responsible for leading the planning, design, and implementation of building services and technical systems enhancements to ensure safe, efficient, and sustainable operations. This role involves providing technical expertise, supporting service delivery, and overseeing projects from concept through to completion, while ensuring full compliance with relevant standards and client requirements.

The role will ensure long-term asset resilience across our clients infrastructure, They will also safeguard statutory engineering compliance, lead on major capital works, whilst providing authoritative technical guidance to the business.

Key Responsibilities

Asset & Infrastructure Management

• Take ownership of major campus infrastructure assets, ensuring safe, efficient, and resilient operation across building fabric, civil works, HV/LV electrical distribution, HVAC, fire safety, and water hygiene systems.
• Lead lifecycle planning in alignment with statutory requirements, sustainability goals, and budget priorities, ensuring investment delivers long-term operational resilience.
• Direct condition surveys, performance reviews, and technical inspections, making evidence-based recommendations for upgrades, renewals, and risk mitigation.
• Collaborate with the Senior Hard Services Manager to align asset lifecycle planning with maintenance strategies, minimising downtime and maximising event continuity.

Compliance & Statutory Oversight

• Ensure all infrastructure works and engineering activity comply with UK/EU legislation, Building Regulations, and the Non-Domestic Technical Handbook.
• Provide specialist oversight for statutory systems (asbestos, HV/LV electrical, fire detection/suppression, and water safety).
• Maintain robust compliance frameworks that withstand both internal and external audits, ensuring records, certifications, and SOPs are audit-ready at all times.

Project & CAPEX Delivery

• Lead feasibility, design, procurement, and delivery of major engineering and infrastructure projects.
• Ensure projects meet technical, budgetary, compliance, and programme requirements, embedding lifecycle costing, energy efficiency, and resilience into all capital works.
• Act as client representative with consultants and contractors, ensuring quality assurance and compliance at every stage.

Technical Excellence & Risk Governance

• Provide strategic engineering and compliance input to the Head of Facilities & Compliance and senior leadership.
• Lead the development and management of the engineering compliance and infrastructure risk register, integrating with the wider FAC risk framework maintained by the Senior Hard Services Manager.
• Develop contingency strategies for critical assets, embedding resilience into safety-critical and business-critical systems.

Contractor & Supplier Management

• Lead procurement, appointment, and oversight of specialist contractors delivering engineering works.
• Oversee commissioning, acceptance, and technical sign-off for major infrastructure projects.
• Ensure contractors work in full compliance with SEC standards, safety protocols, and statutory requirements.

Budget & Financial Oversight

• Support budget planning, forecasting, and cost control for infrastructure projects and lifecycle works.

Data, Systems & Reporting

• Ensure asset data, statutory compliance records, and engineering reports are accurate, complete, and integrated into digital platforms.
• Provide technical and compliance reporting to senior leadership, regulators, and stakeholders.

Required Skills and Experience

• Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or Building Services) or equivalent.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards chartership (IET, IMechE, CIBSE, ICE) preferred.
• Significant experience managing infrastructure systems and capital projects in complex environments.
• Strong knowledge of UK/EU regulatory frameworks, Building Regulations, and Technical Handbooks.
• Proven track record of delivering large-scale engineering/infrastructure projects.
• Expert knowledge of statutory systems including HV/LV electrical, fire safety, water hygiene (L8), and asbestos management.
• Strong leadership, project management, and contractor management skills.