Pay: £45,000.00 per year
Job Description:
Job Title
Building Services Maintenance Engineer
Location – Foot mobile CITY
Working Hours
8:00am–5:00pm, Monday to Friday. Flexibility required to meet the needs of the role.
Reporting To
Contract Managers
Department
Overview
This role supports planned and reactive building maintenance operations, ensuring that plant, equipment, and safety systems operate effectively across the sites within the portfolio.
Job Purpose
Working within the building maintenance team, the engineer will manage all day‑to‑day activities, including Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), reactive maintenance, and emergency works in line with contract requirements.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
* Conduct a daily Building Management System (BMS) review and walk‑around of major plant and equipment, reporting any major faults within the first hour of the shift.
* Maintain Water Treatment Logbooks and ensure compliance with testing regimes.
* Carry out weekly fire alarm testing and record all results.
* Perform monthly emergency lighting tests and document findings.
* Log utility meter readings at agreed intervals.
* Complete PPM tasks through the mobile system (Concept/MRI Go) in real time.
* Maintain engineering standards and accurate documentation.
* Respond promptly to reactive maintenance and Helpdesk requests.
* Coordinate with specialist subcontractors and issue permits to work.
* Participate in the on‑call rota (one week every two weeks).
* Wear uniform and PPE at all times while on site.
* Comply with the Lone Worker Policy.
* Assist colleagues and other trades as required.
* Submit accurate timesheets and follow procedures for holidays and absence reporting.
* Complete return‑to‑work interviews following unplanned absence.
* Perform additional reasonable duties as required.
Knowledge & Skills
Essential:
* IT literacy (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
* Leadership and managerial capability
* Ability to make informed decisions
* Understanding of PPM systems (e.g., Concept/MRI)
Experience
Essential:
Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar role
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage conflict
Experience with computerised PPM systems
Experience in Building Services PPM schedules
Competent working knowledge of:
HVAC systems
Water hygiene systems
BMS
Electrical systems
Basic plumbing skills