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Building Services Engineer
Department - Corporate Services and Facilities
Salary - £43,151- £46,387
Plus, Recruitment and Retention Allowance £2,500 per annum.
This is a full-time position for 37 hours per week, open to flexible, compressed, and part-time working patterns with a minimum coverage of 30 hours, Monday to Friday.
You will be part of an on-call rota, typically for a week every six weeks, for which you will receive an on-call allowance.
Do you want to work on an estate with incredible technical facilities where you can make a real difference supporting national security?
You’ll use your knowledge and experience of building services to maintain and enhance an expanding estate with a variety of unique facilities, services, and utilities for the site’s multiple buildings. You will work across our diverse campus with many technical facilities, including manufacturing workshops, engineering laboratories, screened rooms, clean rooms, server rooms, and offices.
The campus comprises buildings ranging from newly constructed to those around 50 years old, with varying types of infrastructure.
You’ll work in a fast-paced environment where most days will be different, interacting with a wide range of users and suppliers, utilizing your planning and delivery skills for projects from delivering complex new facilities to statutory compliance work.
You’ll project manage multiple system replacements and coordinate reactive breakdown repairs. Good analytical and problem-solving skills are essential to diagnose and fix issues with building systems.
You will join a small, supportive team where professional development and training are encouraged, including externally recognized CIBSE courses and in-house sessions.

More About You
To apply, you’ll already have:
- A professional qualification in building services and/or building services experience.
- A solid understanding of building engineering and technology, such as HVAC, electrical systems, and plumbing.
- Working knowledge of building regulations, safety standards, and sustainable technologies.
- Ability to manage your own time to meet deadlines and handle multiple projects.
It would be beneficial if you also have:
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience with ISO standards like ISO 50001, ISO 14001.
- Familiarity with software such as AutoCAD.

Your Personal Skills
You will be someone who:
- Enjoys working on multiple diverse projects.
- Establishes strong working relationships.
- Promotes flexible, responsive service delivery.
- Demonstrates good analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Enjoys being part of a supportive team.
- Communicates effectively with varied audiences.
- Can translate non-technical requirements into technical specifications.
- Adapts to change with team support.

Using Your Skills
Within the estates team, you will:
- Ensure the site is safe and compliant.
- Lead specific projects, managing equipment replacements and enhancements.
- Respond to system failures to minimize impact.
- Interrogate the Building Management System to identify faults or improvements.
- Respond to user requests for repairs and upgrades.

What We Offer
We provide a positive, collaborative, and inclusive work environment, including:
- 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 after 5 years.
- 8 Bank Holidays plus 2½ additional days off.
- A competitive pension scheme (Alpha).
- Development opportunities.
- Paid overtime or time off in lieu.
- Flexible working hours.
- Paid parental and adoption leave.
- An inclusive environment with affinity groups.
- Training opportunities.
- Multi-faith prayer room.
- Mentoring and coaching.
- Free secure parking and car share parking.
- 24/7 onsite gym.
- Bike-to-work scheme.
- 3 days paid leave for charity work.
- Sports & Social Society.
- On-site café, restaurant, nursery (subject to availability).
- Relocation loan (terms apply).

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ID: 1594378

Date Posted: 4 days ago

Expiration Date: 02/08/2025

Location: Competitive

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