At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain and support award-winning theatres with hands-on electrical engineering work.
- Company: Join the vibrant team at Chichester Festival Theatre, a leading UK theatre.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, training opportunities, and a chance to contribute to sustainability initiatives.
- Other info: Enjoy variety, autonomy, and teamwork in a dynamic facilities team.
- Why this job: Be part of a unique cultural environment and make a real impact on live performances.
- Qualifications: Recognised electrical engineering qualifications and strong problem-solving skills required.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 35000 £ per year.
Building Services Engineer Permanent, Full Time To £35,000 pa Closing date for applications: 10pm Monday 31 August Join the team behind one of the UKs leading producing theatres.
Chichester Festival Theatre is seeking a skilled Building Service Engineer with an electrical background to help maintain and support our award-winning venues, including the Festival Theatre, Minerva Theatre, The Nest and associated properties.
This is a hands-on, varied role where no two days are the same, combining planned preventative maintenance, reactive repairs, building services, and live show support to ensure our theatres remain safe, welcoming and fully operational for audiences, performers and staff.
Working as part of a small, dedicated Facilities team, you will be responsible for maintaining a wide range of mechanical and electrical systems, carrying out statutory checks, building maintenance, liaising with specialist contractors and supporting sustainability initiatives across our sites.
We are looking for someone with recognised electrical engineering qualifications, strong problem-solving skills and a practical, multi-skilled approach.
Experience of building services, plant maintenance, PPM programmes and building management systems will be highly valued.
This is an excellent opportunity for an adaptable engineer who enjoys variety, autonomy and teamwork in a unique cultural environment.
The role includes opportunities for training and development, and the chance to contribute to the future of a thriving theatre organisation committed to sustainability and innovation.
If you take pride in maintaining safe, high-performing buildings, we'd love to hear from you.
Full details and the Job Description for this exciting new role can be found on the jobs page of our website To apply, once you've read the JD on our website, please send your CV to our recruitment email address by 10pm on Monday 31 August, quoting job reference:2607BSEin the subject line.
Cover letters or videos are welcomed but not essential.
If sending a covering letter or video, please let us know why you are applying for the role, what excites you about joining CFT and how your experience and skills match the person specification.
We'd love to hear about what makes you a great fit in your own words.
We encourage candidates not to rely on AI for their applications, as a more personalised approach gives us a better sense of who you are.
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Building Services Engineer employer: Chichester Festival Theatre
Join the vibrant team at CFT, where we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment. As a Deputy Head of Sound, you'll not only contribute to high-quality productions but also benefit from ongoing training and development opportunities in a supportive atmosphere that values diversity and creativity. Located in a community-focused theatre, you'll play a vital role in making the arts accessible to all while working alongside passionate professionals dedicated to excellence.
Contact Details:
Chichester Festival Theatre Recruitment Team
