Building Services Engineer

Overview

In this role you maintain critical building systems to ensure reliable environmental conditions. You will perform planned and reactive maintenance across mechanical and electrical assets, and manage on-site safety and compliance. You work with cross-functional teams to supervise subcontractors, manage permits, and uphold standards in line with KPIs and SLAs. A key focus is rapid fault finding to keep systems operational and safe. You’ll contribute to BGIS’s professional image through strong on-site performance and safety culture.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance on mechanical and electrical systems (e.g., HVAC, pumps, fire systems)
• Handle reactive tasks and breakdowns across the site, including fabric and store-related issues
• Supervise and coordinate subcontractor work with emphasis on safety and quality
• Operate and manage the Permit to Work system
• Identify and resolve faults quickly to maintain system operation
• Manage spare parts and provide repair estimates
• Complete required paperwork and update maintenance systems (e.g., Maximo)
• Prepare and follow risk assessments and method statements
• Maintain clean, secure plant rooms and uphold BGIS’s professional image
• Support health and safety practices, including PPE use and near-miss reporting
• Monitor building conditions via the BMS and ensure KPIs and SLAs are met
• Carry out additional tasks as directed by site management

Key requirements

• City & Guilds or NVQ level 3 in electrical or mechanical discipline
• 17th Edition BS7671 certification
• Essential: experience in building services and maintaining electrical systems

• safety-conscious mindset
• team coordination and leadership
• effective communicator
• HVAC systems
• pumps
• fire alarm/fire systems

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