Job Description
Building Services Engineer
Department: Corporate Services and Facilities
Salary: £43,151-£46,387 plus Recruitment and Retention Allowance of £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 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 across multiple buildings. You will work across our diverse campus, which includes manufacturing workshops, engineering laboratories, screened rooms, clean rooms, server rooms, and offices. The campus features buildings ranging from newly constructed to around 50 years old, with varying infrastructure.
You’ll work in a fast-paced environment where most days will be different, interacting with a wide range of users and suppliers. You will apply 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 should already have:
* A professional qualification in building services and/or relevant experience.
* A solid understanding of building engineering and technology, such as HVAC, electrical systems, and plumbing.
* 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:
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
* Experience with ISO standards like ISO 50001, ISO 14001.
* Familiarity with software such as AutoCAD.
Your Personal Skills
We are looking for someone who:
* Enjoys working on diverse projects of various scales.
* Builds strong working relationships.
* Promotes innovative and flexible service delivery responsive to customer needs.
* Has good analytical skills and a keen eye for detail.
* Works well as part of a team.
* Communicates clearly to different audiences.
* Can translate non-technical requirements into technical specifications.
* Adapts to change with team support.
Using Your Skills
Your responsibilities will include:
* Ensuring the site is safe and compliant.
* Leading specific projects, managing equipment replacements and enhancements from request to completion.
* Responding to system and infrastructure failures to minimize impact.
* Interrogating the Building Management System to identify faults or develop enhancements.
* Responding to user requests for repairs, maintenance, and infrastructure improvements.
What We Offer
We provide a positive, inclusive work environment, with benefits including:
* 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 after 5 years.
* 8 Bank Holidays plus 2½ additional days off.
* Alpha pension scheme.
* Opportunities for development and training.
* Paid overtime or time off in lieu.
* Flexible or compressed working hours.
* Paid parental and adoption leave, neonatal policy.
* Inclusive environment with affinity groups and support networks.
* Training opportunities, from internal courses to degrees.
* Multi-faith prayer room.
* Support for charitable activities, onsite gym, parking, bike scheme, onsite nursery (subject to availability), and more.
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