Overview
Engineer – Building Services. Salary: Up to £48,000 + paid overtime & callout.
Location: Liverpool Street, London (with occasional paid travel to Chelmsford).
Pareto FM has an opportunity for an experienced Building Services Engineer to join our on-site team at a premium commercial office environment, working with a high-end insurer in the heart of the City.
This is a hands-on role, ideal for an engineer who enjoys taking responsibility for their work, supporting the wider team, and playing a key part in keeping a busy, high-profile site running safely and efficiently.
Responsibilities
You’ll be part of a small on-site engineering team, carrying out a mix of planned and reactive maintenance, with responsibility for ensuring building systems remain compliant, operational and well maintained.
* Carrying out PPM and reactive maintenance across M&E and building services systems
* Fault-finding and resolving issues across HVAC plant including AHUs, FCUs, VAVs, pumps and motors
* Monitoring and responding to BMS alarms, UPS systems and critical plant
* Completing statutory inspections and ensuring compliance tasks are carried out and recorded
* Updating CAFM systems accurately with works completed and follow-on actions
* Supporting and coordinating subcontractors on site when required, including permits to work
* Acting professionally as a day-to-day point of contact on site, working closely with the client and wider Pareto FM team
While this is not a management role, you’ll be trusted to take ownership of tasks, support colleagues when needed, and demonstrate leadership through professionalism, reliability and technical competence.
Environment
* Predominantly based Liverpool Street area in London
* Occasional, paid travel to a satellite building in Chelmsford
* A fast-paced, high-quality commercial office environment
* Working directly with a prestigious, high-end insurer
* A lively site where no two days are the same and standards are high
Working hours, overtime & callout
* 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
* Alternating shift pattern:
o Early shift: 07:00 – 16:00
o Late shift: 09:00 – 18:00
* Plenty of paid overtime available, including evenings and weekends
* Optional on-call rota, currently 1 in 3
o £100 standby payment per on-call period
o Minimum 4 hours paid per callout, at overtime rates
Team & support
* Part of a close-knit on-site engineering team
* Supported by a site-based Technical Manager and wider contract support
* Weekly team meetings and regular face-to-face communication
* A collaborative “one-team” culture where engineers support each other
Essential Experience & Skills
* Experience working within a Building Services / Facilities Management environment
* Strong background in PPM and reactive maintenance
* Confident fault-finding across mechanical and electrical systems
* Experience with HVAC plant, BMS monitoring, emergency lighting and compliance checks
* Comfortable using CAFM systems and IT tools
* Calm under pressure, flexible in approach and professional when dealing with clients
Qualifications
* Trade background in electrical or mechanical engineering
* Trained to City & Guilds or equivalent standard
o City & Guilds 2330 (Electrical) Level 2 & 3 or
o City & Guilds 6035 Level 3 (Plumbing/Mechanical) or equivalent
* Legionella L8 awareness (or willingness to be trained)
Why engineers choose this role
* A single, high-profile site rather than constant multi-site travel
* A supportive team and strong on-site management
* Interesting, varied work in a premium environment
* Paid overtime and clear callout structure
* Subsidised food allowance plus unlimited tea and coffee on site
* Training and development opportunities with progression available within Pareto FM
If you’re a hands-on Building Services Engineer who takes pride in their work, enjoys being trusted on site, and wants to be part of a professional, well-run contract — we’d love to hear from you.
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