Building Services Engineer
?? Bank/Monument Area (with occasional travel to Chelmsford)
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?? Up to £48,000 + Paid Overtime & Call-Out
?? Pareto FM
?? Full-Time
About the Role
Pareto FM has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Building Services Engineer to join our on-site engineering team supporting a prestigious insurance client in the heart of the City of London.
Based primarily at a premium commercial office environment near Bank/Monument London, you'll play a key role in ensuring critical building services remain safe, compliant, and fully operational. This is a hands-on position suited to an engineer who enjoys taking ownership of their work, building strong client relationships, and working as part of a collaborative team.
With a mix of planned preventative maintenance, reactive works, compliance activities, and critical plant monitoring, no two days are the same.
The Role
As a Building Services Engineer, you'll be responsible for maintaining and supporting a wide range of mechanical and electrical building services systems, ensuring excellent service delivery and a first-class workplace experience for the client.
While this is not a management role, you'll be trusted to work independently, support colleagues, and demonstrate leadership through your technical expertise, professionalism, and reliability.
What You'll Be Doing
* Delivering planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across M&E systems
* Fault finding and repairing HVAC systems including AHUs, FCUs, VAVs, pumps, and motors
* Monitoring and responding to BMS alarms and critical building systems
* Supporting UPS systems and critical infrastructure maintenance
* Completing statutory inspections and compliance-related tasks
* Updating CAFM systems accurately with completed works and follow-up actions
* Managing permits to work and supporting subcontractors on site
* Conducting routine plant inspections and identifying opportunities for improvement
* Ensuring all maintenance activities are carried out safely and in accordance with site procedures
* Acting as a professional day-to-day point of contact for the client and building occupants
* Supporting the wider engineering team to ensure service excellence across the site
Working Environment
* Predominantly based at a premium commercial office building near Liverpool Street
* Occasional paid travel to a satellite site in Chelmsford
* Fast-paced and varied commercial office environment
* High-profile client with high standards and expectations
* Collaborative and supportive engineering culture
Working Hours & Call-Out
* 40-hour week, Monday to Friday
* Alternating shift pattern:
o Early Shift: 07:00 16:00
o Late Shift: 09:00 18:00
* Paid overtime opportunities available, including evenings and weekends
* Optional on-call rota, currently 1 in 3
* £100 standby payment per on-call period
* Minimum 4 hours paid per call-out at overtime rates
Team & Support Structure
You'll be joining a close-knit on-site engineering team currently consisting of two full-time engineers, supported by:
* Site-Based Technical Manager
* Wider Contract Support Team
* Regular weekly team meetings
* Face-to-face collaboration and knowledge sharing
* A genuine \"one-team\" culture where engineers support each other and work together to deliver excellent service
What We're Looking ForEssential Qualifications
* Trade background in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
* Trained to City & Guilds standard or equivalent
* City & Guilds 2330 Level 2 & 3 (Electrical) or equivalent
* City & Guilds 6035 Level 3 (Mechanical/Plumbing) or equivalent
* Legionella L8 Awareness (or willingness to undertake training)
Essential Experience
* Experience working within Building Services, Facilities Management, or Commercial Maintenance environments
* Strong background in planned and reactive maintenance
* Experience fault finding across mechanical and electrical systems
* Knowledge of HVAC plant, BMS systems, emergency lighting, and compliance activities
* Experience using CAFM systems and digital maintenance platforms
* Excellent communication and customer service skills
Personal Attributes
* Self-motivated and proactive
* Professional and client-focused
* Organised with strong attention to detail
* Calm under pressure and confident solving technical issues
* Team-oriented with a positive approach to supporting colleagues
Training & Progression
Pareto FM is committed to investing in its people and providing genuine long-term career development opportunities. xsngvjr
Successful candidates will have access to:
* Structured technical and compliance training
* Internal e-learning programmes
* Coaching and mentoring opportunities
* ILM leadership and management development programmes
* Cross-functional development opportunities
* Career progression pathways within a growing FM business
* Regular development reviews and succession planning discussions
For the right candidate, there are excellent opportunities to progress into senior engineering, supervisory, management, or specialist technical roles.
Why Join Pareto FM?
* Single high-profile site with minimal travel requirements
* Supportive management team and collaborative engineering culture
* Paid overtime and structured call-out arrangements
* Exposure to premium facilities and critical building systems
* Subsidised food allowance plus unlimited tea and coffee on site
* Strong focus on training, development, and progression
* Opportunity to build a long-term career within a growing and ambitious FM business
If you're an experienced Building Services Engineer looking for a stable role within a prestigious City location, we'd love to hear from you.