Mobile Mechanical Engineer

Overview

In this critical role, you will be responsible for delivering both planned and reactive maintenance across a variety of mechanical building services systems. You\’ll play a key part in maintaining safe, compliant, and efficient environments across our client sites. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled engineer who thrives on solving problems, working to high standards, and delivering excellent customer service in a fast‑paced environment.

About Equans

In the UK & Ireland, Equans is a provider of sustainable facilities management and regeneration, and cutting‑edge energy and digital services. Our 15,000 employees combine these activities to deliver decarbonisation across the built environment and help businesses, communities, public sector organisations and government to accelerate the transition to a low‑carbon, resilient world.
Globally, Equans is a world leader in the energy and services sector with operations in 20 countries, 90,000 employees working on 5 continents and a turnover of 19.2 billion euros in 2024. Equans is a subsidiary of the Bouygues group. Our ambition At Equans, we are driven by our ambition to be recognised for our operational excellence and as the best place to work for our employees. This commitment extends to achieving global and sustainable performance through Impact, ensuring that everything we do aligns with our core values—Accountability, Respect, Team Spirit, and Service Focus. We take ownership, act with integrity, and set high standards. We listen, support, and care for one another. We collaborate and build trust to achieve shared goals, always striving to meet our customers’ needs in a proactive and pragmatic way. These values shape our culture, strengthen our community, and inspire us to deliver excellence every day.
We encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, along with all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010. At Equans we’re committed to delivering a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do, should you join Equans you’ll find a welcoming and open workplace where you’re supported and encouraged to be your true self at work. You’ll also have access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), Veterans & Reservists, WOMEN Together (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.
For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a relocation package with this job role. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements. The Equans Resourcing Team manage this requirement. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries should come to the resourcing team not direct to Equans Managers.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs on mechanical assets (e.g. HVAC, pumps, valves).
• Conduct legionella control and monitoring activities.
• Diagnose faults and carry out remedial works independently.
• Maintain accurate records on CAFM systems (e.g. TotalMobile).
• Supervise subcontractors and ensure safe systems of work, including use of Permits to Work.
• Participate in emergency response and out‑of‑hours cover as part of a rota.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety, including proper use of PPE and adherence to Method Statements and Risk Assessments.
• Maintain compliance with BS7671 standards for relevant works.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders, contractors, and clients.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role within a Facilities Management environment.
• NVQ Level 2 or higher in Mechanical Engineering Services (City & Guilds or equivalent).
• Valid UK Driving Licence.
• Ability to obtain and maintain BPSS and CTC clearance (required for specific sites).
• Strong fault‑finding, diagnostic, and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience with CAFM systems and maintenance documentation.
• Awareness of Health & Safety legislation and safe working practices.

Desirable (but not essential)

• IPAF / PASMA certification.
• Technical Appointments such as CP – Mechanical or Pressure Systems (CPMPS).
• Experience working in secure or public sector environments.

Benefits

• 24 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salary
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
• Gym membership discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Holiday purchase scheme
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
• Access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), Women Together (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

Apply

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a relocation package with this job role. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements. The Equans Resourcing Team manage this requirement. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries should come to the resourcing team not direct to Equans Managers.