Bank/Monument Area (with occasional travel to Chelmsford)
Up to £48,000 + Paid Overtime & Call‑Out
Pareto FM
Full‑Time
About The Role
Pareto FM has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Building Services Engineer to join our on‑site engineering team supporting a prestigious insurance client in the heart of the City of London. Based primarily at a premium commercial office environment near Bank/Monument London, you'll play a key role in ensuring critical building services remain safe, compliant, and fully operational. This is a hands‑on position suited to an engineer who enjoys taking ownership of their work, building strong client relationships, and working as part of a collaborative team.
The Role
As a Building Services Engineer, you'll be responsible for maintaining and supporting a wide range of mechanical and electrical building services systems, ensuring excellent service delivery and a first‑class workplace experience for the client. While this is not a management role, you'll be trusted to work independently, support colleagues, and demonstrate leadership through your technical expertise, professionalism, and reliability.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Delivering planned preventive maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across M&E systems
* Fault finding and repairing HVAC systems including AHUs, FCUs, VAVs, pumps, and motors
* Monitoring and responding to BMS alarms and critical building systems
* Supporting UPS systems and critical infrastructure maintenance
* Completing statutory inspections and compliance‑related tasks
* Updating CAFM systems accurately with completed works and follow‑up actions
* Managing permits to work and supporting subcontractors on site
* Conducting routine plant inspections and identifying opportunities for improvement
* Ensuring all maintenance activities are carried out safely and in accordance with site procedures
* Acting as a professional day‑to‑day point of contact for the client and building occupants
* Supporting the wider engineering team to ensure service excellence across the site
Working Environment
* Predominantly based at a premium commercial office building near Liverpool Street
* Occasional paid travel to a satellite site in Chelmsford
* Fast‑paced and varied commercial office environment
* High‑profile client with high standards and expectations
* Collaborative and supportive engineering culture
Working Hours & Call‑Out
* 40‑hour week, Monday to Friday
* Alternating shift pattern:
o Early Shift: 07:00 – 16:00
o Late Shift: 09:00 – 18:00
* Paid overtime opportunities available, including evenings and weekends
* Optional on‑call rota, currently 1 in 3
* £100 standby payment per on‑call period
* Minimum 4 hours paid per call‑out at overtime rates
Team & Support Structure
You’ll be joining a close‑knit on‑site engineering team currently consisting of two full‑time engineers, supported by:
* Site‑Based Technical Manager
* Wider Contract Support Team
* Regular weekly team meetings
* Face‑to‑face collaboration and knowledge sharing
* A genuine one‑team culture where engineers support each other and work together to deliver excellent service
What We’re Looking For
Essential Qualifications
* Trade background in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
* Trained to City & Guilds standard or equivalent
* City & Guilds 2330 Level 2 & 3 (Electrical) or equivalent
* City & Guilds 6035 Level 3 (Mechanical/Plumbing) or equivalent
* Legionella L8 Awareness (or willingness to undertake training)
Essential Experience
* Experience working within Building Services, Facilities Management, or Commercial Maintenance environments
* Strong background in planned and reactive maintenance
* Experience fault finding across mechanical and electrical systems
* Knowledge of HVAC plant, BMS systems, emergency lighting, and compliance activities
* Experience using CAFM systems and digital maintenance platforms
* Excellent communication and customer service skills
Personal Attributes
* Self‑motivated and proactive
* Professional and client‑focused
* Organised with strong attention to detail
* Calm under pressure and confident solving technical issuesli>
* Team‑oriented with a positive approach to supporting colleagues
Training & Progression
Pareto FM is committed to investing in its people and providing genuine long‑term career development opportunities.
Successful Candidates Will Have Access To
* Structured technical and compliance training
* Internal e‑learning programmes
* Coaching and mentoring opportunities
* ILM leadership and management development programmes
* Cross‑functional development opportunities
* Career progression pathways within a growing FM business
* Regular development reviews and succession planning discussions
Why Join Pareto FM?
* Single high‑profile site with minimal travel requirements
* Supportive management team and collaborative engineering culture
* Paid overtime and structured call‑out arrangements
* Exposure to premium facilities and critical building systems
* Subsidised food allowance plus unlimited tea and coffee on site
* Strong focus on training, development, and progression
* Opportunity to build a long‑term career within a growing and ambitious FM business
If you’re an experienced Building Services Engineer looking for a stable role within a prestigious City location, we’d love to hear from you.
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