Building Services Engineer

The Role

Main Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative, reactive, and condition-based maintenance on mechanical, electrical, and general building systems.
• Maintain and repair Air Handling Units (AHUs), Fan Coil Units (FCUs), plumbing systems, toilet facilities, and other mechanical/electrical equipment.
• Conduct water hygiene tests and ensure compliance with L8 Legionella standards.
• Operate and interrogate Building Management Systems (BMS).
• Perform reactive repairs on general building infrastructure, including plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems.
• Supervise specialist subcontractors, ensuring receipt of necessary documentation and adherence to Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS).
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation, including method statements and risk assessments.
• Use computer systems, including handheld PDAs, for maintenance scheduling and reporting.
• Assist electrical, mechanical, and air conditioning engineers with tasks as needed.
• Develop strong relationships with stakeholders, delivering excellent customer service.
• Work independently and demonstrate initiative in addressing maintenance needs.
• Participate in out-of-hours and weekend work, to meet operational requirements.
• Undertake any other reasonable tasks to support business needs
• Skills / Experience Required
• Substantial experience in mechanical, electrical, or general building maintenance, with expertise in AHUs, FCUs, plumbing, or electrical systems.
• Proven experience with Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), reactive repairs, and water hygiene testing (L8 Legionella standards).
• Familiarity with operating Building Management Systems (BMS) and handheld PDAs for maintenance tasks.
• Experience ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, including RAMS and subcontractor supervision.
• Strong customer service skills with a background in stakeholder interaction and independent work in commercial or industrial settings.
• Fully qualified in mechanical and/or electrical disciplines to current legislative standards.
• IPAF Powered Access Licence (required); PASMA and First Aid training (preferred but not essential).
• Proficiency in operating handheld PDAs and BMS systems.
• Knowledge of fire protection and plumbing systems.
• Asbestos awareness (preferred but not essential).
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Flexibility to accommodate out-of-hours work and travel to other ITV sites.

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Requirements

• Substantial experience in mechanical, electrical, or general building maintenance, with expertise in AHUs, FCUs, plumbing, or electrical systems.
• Proven experience with Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), reactive repairs, and water hygiene testing (L8 Legionella standards).
• Familiarity with operating Building Management Systems (BMS) and handheld PDAs for maintenance tasks.
• Experience ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, including RAMS and subcontractor supervision.
• Strong customer service skills with a background in stakeholder interaction and independent work in commercial or industrial settings.
• Fully qualified in mechanical and/or electrical disciplines to current legislative standards.
• IPAF Powered Access Licence (required); PASMA and First Aid training (preferred but not essential).
• Proficiency in operating handheld PDAs and BMS systems.
• Knowledge of fire protection and plumbing systems.
• Asbestos awareness (preferred but not essential).
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Flexibility to accommodate out-of-hours work and travel to other ITV sites.