Job Description
Building Services Engineer
Department: Corporate Services and Facilities
Salary: £43,151 - £46,387
Plus, Recruitment and Retention Allowance £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 difference supporting security? You’ll use your knowledge and experience of building services to maintain and enhance an expanding estate with diverse facilities, services, and utilities across multiple buildings. The campus includes manufacturing workshops, engineering laboratories, screened rooms, clean rooms, server rooms, and offices. Some buildings are newly constructed, while others are around 50 years old, with varying infrastructure.
You’ll work in a fast-paced environment where most days are different, interacting with a wide range of users and suppliers, utilizing your planning and delivery skills for projects ranging from delivering complex new facilities to statutory compliance work.
You’ll manage multiple system replacement projects and coordinate reactive repair work. Good analytical and problem-solving skills are essential to diagnose and fix building system issues. You will join a supportive team that encourages professional development through courses, including externally recognized CIBSE courses and in-house sessions.
More About You
To apply, you should 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 time to meet deadlines and handle multiple projects.
It would be beneficial if you also have:
* Good written and verbal communication skills.
* Experience with ISO standards like ISO 50001, ISO 14001.
* Familiarity with software applications such as AutoCAD.
Your Personal Skills
You will be someone who:
* Enjoys working on diverse projects of various scales.
* Builds strong working relationships.
* Promotes flexible, responsive service delivery.
* Has good analytical skills and a keen eye for detail.
* Enjoys being part of a team and communicates effectively.
* Can translate non-technical requirements into technical specifications.
* Adapts well 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 improvements from request to completion.
* Respond to system failures to minimize impact.
* Interrogate the Building Management System for faults and enhancements.
* Respond to user requests for repairs and infrastructure upgrades.
What We Offer
We provide a positive, inclusive environment with:
* 25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 after 5 years.
* 8 Bank Holidays plus 2½ additional days off.
* Alpha pension scheme.
* Development opportunities, paid overtime or time off in lieu.
* Flexible or compressed hours, paid parental/adoption leave, neonatal policy.
* Inclusive support networks and training opportunities.
* Multi-faith prayer room, secure parking, onsite gym, bike scheme.
* Charity leave, social societies, onsite café, nursery (subject to availability), relocation loan.
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