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 various facilities, services, and utilities across multiple buildings. The campus includes manufacturing workshops, engineering laboratories, screened rooms, clean rooms, server rooms, and offices. The buildings range from newly constructed to around 50 years old, with varying infrastructure.
You’ll work in a fast-paced environment where most days will differ, interacting with a wide range of users and suppliers. Your planning and delivery abilities will be essential for projects, from delivering complex new facilities to statutory compliance work.
You’ll project manage multiple system replacements and coordinate reactive repair work. Good analytical and problem-solving skills are required to diagnose and fix building system issues. 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.
Beneficial but not essential:
* Good written and verbal communication skills.
* Experience with ISO standards like ISO 50001, ISO 14001, etc.
* Familiarity with software such as AutoCAD.
Your Personal Skills
You will be someone who:
* Enjoys managing multiple diverse projects.
* Builds strong working relationships.
* Promotes flexible, responsive service delivery.
* Has good analytical skills and attention to detail.
* Works well in a team environment.
* Communicates clearly with various audiences.
* Can translate non-technical requirements into technical specifications.
* Adapts to change with team support.
Using Your Skills
Within the estates team, you will:
* Ensure the site is safe and compliant.
* Lead specific projects, managing equipment replacements and enhancements from request to completion.
* Respond to system failures to minimize impact.
* Interrogate the Building Management System to identify faults or develop improvements.
* Respond to user requests for repairs and infrastructure upgrades.
What We Offer
We provide:
* A positive, inclusive work environment.
* 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 after 5 years, plus 8 bank holidays and 2.5 additional days off.
* Alpha pension scheme.
* Opportunities for development, paid overtime or time off in lieu.
* Flexible or compressed hours.
* Paid parental, adoption, and neonatal leave.
* Inclusive affinity groups and support networks.
* Training opportunities, from internal courses to degrees.
* Multi-faith prayer room.
* Mentoring and coaching opportunities.
* Free secure parking, onsite gym, bike-to-work scheme.
* Charity leave, social activities, onsite café, restaurant, nursery (subject to availability), and relocation loan.
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