Senior Mechanical Building Services Engineer (Water)

Overview

As Senior Mechanical Building Services Engineer (Water) you will lead the maintenance and safe operation of water systems at Southmead Hospital, guiding the water hygiene team within HTM-aligned schemes. You’ll supervise subcontractors, manage planned and reactive tasks, and ensure compliance via digital logging. The role is central to delivering reliable water services, maintaining safety, and supporting cross-functional facilities operations. You will work with a stable team to uphold high standards and continuous improvement.

Pay / Benefits

• 24 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to X1.5
• Employee discount schemes
• Gym membership discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Holiday purchase scheme

Responsibilities

• Supervise water hygiene team and lead maintenance activities per Written Scheme of Control
• Ensure safe operation and maintenance of water systems and related plant/equipment
• Maintain qualification as Authorised, Responsible Person for Water and Pool Plant Operator
• Oversee subcontractors and manage contractors within safety and permit-to-work systems
• Record, analyse and report water system maintenance using Zetasafe
• Ensure timely attendance of PPM and reactive tasks per contract timescales
• Support cross-functional collaboration and training to broaden skills

Key requirements

• Recognised mechanical trade apprenticeship and/or Level 3 mechanical qualifications
• Experience in plumbing and essential across mechanical services
• Supervisory experience in a building services or facilities environment
• Strong understanding of building services installation, maintenance, testing and fault finding
• Ability to read technical drawings and diagnose faults
• Independent worker with team collaboration and cross-skilling willingness
• Good customer service and communication, both written and verbal
• IT literate and committed to personal development

• Strong communication
• Team leadership and collaboration
• Customer service orientation
• Water hygiene maintenance
• M&E testing and fault finding
• Plumbing and mechanical systems knowledge

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