Electrical Building Services Engineer

Overview

As Building Services Maintenance Engineer, you will maintain critical building systems across mechanical and electrical domains, including HVAC, pumps and fire systems. You will handle reactive tasks, supervise subcontractors, and manage safety processes like the Permit to Work. You’ll monitor the building management system and ensure KPIs and SLAs are met, while keeping plant rooms secure and compliant. This role supports BGIS in sustaining reliable, safe operations and a professional facility environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance on mechanical and electrical systems (e.g. HVAC, pumps, fire systems)
• Respond to reactive tasks and breakdowns across the site, including fabric and store-related issues
• Supervise and coordinate subcontractor work, ensuring safety and quality standards
• Operate and manage the Permit to Work system
• Identify and resolve faults quickly to keep systems operational
• Ensure spare parts are available and provide estimates for repairs
• Complete all 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 reporting near misses
• Monitor building conditions via the BMS system and ensure compliance with KPIs and SLAs
• Carry out any other tasks as directed by site management

Key requirements

• City & Guilds or NVQ level 3 qualification in an electrical or mechanical discipline
• 17th Edition BS7671 certification
• Experience in building services and maintaining electrical systems

• safety-consciousness
• team coordination
• clear communication
• HVAC
• pumps
• fire systems

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