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 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 allowance.
About the Role: Do you want to work on an estate with advanced technical facilities where you can make a difference supporting security? You’ll use your knowledge of building services to maintain and enhance an expanding estate with diverse facilities, services, and utilities across multiple buildings, including manufacturing workshops, laboratories, 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 dynamic environment, managing projects from new facility delivery to statutory compliance, including reactive repairs and system replacements. Analytical and problem-solving skills are essential for diagnosing and fixing building system issues. You will join a supportive team that encourages professional development through courses, including externally recognized CIBSE qualifications.
About You:
Essential Qualifications & Experience:
* Professional qualification in building services or equivalent experience
* Understanding of HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems
* Knowledge of building regulations, safety standards, and sustainable technologies
* Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
Desirable:
* Good communication skills
* Experience with ISO standards like ISO 50001, ISO 14001
* Familiarity with AutoCAD
Personal Skills:
* Enjoys managing diverse projects
* Establishes strong relationships
* Innovative in service delivery
* Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
* Effective communicator
* Adaptable to change
Responsibilities:
* Ensure site safety and compliance
* Lead project management for equipment replacements and upgrades
* Respond to system failures and perform diagnostics using Building Management Systems
* Handle user requests for repairs and infrastructure improvements
What We Offer:
* Inclusive work environment
* 25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 after 5 years
* 8 Bank Holidays plus additional leave days
* Alpha pension scheme
* Development opportunities
* Paid overtime or time off in lieu
* Flexible working hours
* Paid parental/adoption leave and neonatal policy
* Supportive affinity groups
* Training and development programs
* Multi-faith prayer room
* Mentoring and coaching opportunities
* Free secure parking, bike-to-work scheme
* On-site gym and nursery (subject to availability)
* Relocation loan available
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