Resident building services engineer

About The Role

🔧 Resident Building Services Engineer

📍 Basingstoke
💷 Up to £45,000 per annum
🕒 40 hours per week | Permanent

At Atlas Workplace Services, we go beyond maintaining buildings. We focus on creating safe, compliant and welcoming environments by investing in our people and trusting their expertise. Our engineers are supported, valued and encouraged to take ownership while delivering consistently high standards for our clients.

We’re looking for a Resident Building Services Engineer to join our team at a key site in Basingstoke. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being site‑based, building strong relationships, and taking pride in maintaining a well‑run, high‑profile building.


🌟 About Atlas Workplace Services

Atlas is a people‑first organisation built on strong values, collaboration and accountability. We believe in giving engineers the autonomy to manage their day while providing clear support, structure and communication.

You’ll be joining a business where experience is respected, good work is recognised, and everyone is treated fairly and inclusively.


🛠️ About the Role

As a Resident Building Services Engineer, you’ll take responsibility for day‑to‑day Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) in line with the PPM schedule, as well as delivering a professional and responsive reactive maintenance service across the site.

You’ll also step into a senior position when required, supporting and supervising other engineers and subcontractors in the absence of the Contract Manager or Operations Director.


✅ Key Responsibilities

You’ll be responsible for completing PPM tasks in line with SFG20 and the annual planner across Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and HVAC systems, including:

* Working on FCU, VRF and VAV systems (electric and pneumatic)
* Maintaining AHUs, including filters, motors, belts and control equipment
* Inspecting and servicing LTHW, HWS and CHW circulation pumps
* Completing weekly sprinkler and fire alarm testing

You’ll also maintain water systems, including:

* Calorifiers / water heaters and associated safety devices
* Pressure vessels
* Completing HSG274 water hygiene tasks on closed loop and domestic systems

Additional duties include electrical maintenance, such as lighting and emergency lighting, LED and component replacement and small installations, alongside basic plumbing tasks such as control valves, taps and toilet systems.

All works will be carried out in line with required training, competency checks and qualifications.


⚡ Reactive Maintenance

Reactive works form a key part of the role. You’ll:

* Make contact with the client or site contact on arrival
* Assess the task and any Health & Safety considerations
* Complete repairs where safe and within competency
* Keep both the client and Head Office informed through to job completion


📋 Administration & Client Experience

You’ll complete clear and accurate engineers’ reports, ensuring sufficient detail is provided to support purchasing, returns and follow‑up actions. You’ll manage company tools and resources responsibly, comply with site‑specific and company procedures, and maintain good standards of housekeeping.

As a representative of Atlas, you’ll play an important role in building positive client relationships by delivering a consistently high standard of service, recommending improvements where appropriate, reporting potential opportunities to the Customer Account Manager, and escalating any issues professionally.


🎯 About You

You’ll bring:

* Proven experience in building services maintenance
* A strong Mechanical and Electrical background
* Confidence delivering both PPM and reactive maintenance
* The ability to work independently while supporting others when needed
* A professional, customer‑focused approach and commitment to safety


🎁 What You’ll Get

In return, you’ll receive:

* Salary up to £45,000
* A 40‑hour working week
* A resident, site‑based role in Basingstoke
* Varied and technically engaging work
* A supportive, inclusive culture where your expertise genuinely matters


About You


✅ Qualifications, Certifications & Training

To be successful in this role, you’ll ideally bring a combination of formal qualifications and practical experience. The following are essential or desirable, depending on the area:

* GCSEs in English and Maths (or equivalent) – essential
* Accredited Health & Safety qualification, such as IOSH Working Safely or equivalent – desirable
* City & Guilds BS7671 – 18th Edition Wiring Regulations – desirable
* City & Guilds 2391 Test & Inspect, or equivalent electrical testing qualification – desirable
* HNC or equivalent qualification in Building Services – desirable
* NVQ Level 2 in Plumbing and Heating – desirable
* City & Guilds Level 3 in Heating & Ventilation – desirable

Atlas recognises that not everyone will have everything listed, and we value practical experience alongside formal qualifications.


🧠 Knowledge, Skills & Experience

You’ll bring hands‑on experience and the confidence to manage a varied workload in a busy building services environment, including:

* At least 2 years’ experience working in a similar role or environment
* Experience delivering multi‑discipline maintenance across single or multiple sitesA background in engineering or property maintenance
* The ability to manage priorities effectively in line with business and client needs
* A strong working knowledge of domestic plumbing and heating systems
* Mechanical Engineering credentials

This role suits someone who is organised, adaptable and takes pride in delivering a reliable, high‑quality service while maintaining strong working relationships on site.


About The Company

At Atlas Workplace Services, we believe great buildings start with great people. That’s why we’ve reimagined facilities management to put people first—those who work in the spaces we care for, and those who deliver our services every day.

We’re not just another FM provider — we’re a top‑10 industry leader committed to doing things differently, with a personal touch, smart technology, and a passion for going the extra mile.

As part of an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT), Atlas Workplace Services is proud to be a company where our people have a meaningful stake in our success. Being part of an EOT isn’t just about sharing in the company’s performance; it’s about creating a culture of shared responsibility, collaboration, and pride in what we achieve together.

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