About the Role We are looking for a Building Services Engineer to provide national mobile technical support across a large, multi-site UK property portfolio. Working as part of the Building Services / Facilities Management team, you will provide technical expertise across planned and reactive maintenance, building projects, asset management, compliance, defect investigation and lifecycle works. This is a varied role suited to an experienced Building Services professional who is comfortable working across multiple sites, managing competing priorities and providing practical technical advice. Travel Requirements & Expenses This is a national mobile role, requiring travel to various sites across the UK as and when required. Depending on operational requirements, project commitments and site locations, there will be occasions when you will be required to work away from home, including overnight stays. All reasonable business-related travel and accommodation expenses will be paid by the company , including overnight accommodation and associated subsistence, in accordance with the company's expenses policy. The successful candidate must therefore be flexible and willing to travel nationally, including staying away from home when required. Key Responsibilities Provide technical support to Building Services and Facilities Management teams, helping to coordinate and deliver planned and reactive maintenance, emergency works and projects. Support Acceptance into Service activities, including design and specification reviews, Health & Safety File reviews, functional testing, witnessing, snagging and defect identification. Investigate technical issues across properties and provide detailed findings and recommendations. Produce professional technical reports referencing relevant legislation, regulations, standards, guidance and good industry practice. Identify, record and track building and service defects, operational issues and maintenance difficulties, including investigating root causes. Develop potential solutions, cost estimates and proposals for property-specific technical issues and remedial works. Support business cases, CAPEX submissions, lifecycle projects and budget planning. Monitor remedial works and maintain accurate records of longer-term property, service and operational risks. Undertake desktop Health & Safety File reviews, data gathering, analysis and reporting. Carry out desktop and physical asset surveys, recording asset types, quantities and condition. Develop and maintain property-specific and estate-wide asset schedules. Provide technical advice across a broad range of building services, including: Building fabric Mechanical systems Electrical systems Building controls and associated systems Prepare project work packages, contract scopes and technical specifications. Support Requests for Quotation and tender exercises for lifecycle replacement, defect remediation and asset improvement projects. Produce bottom-up cost estimates using recognised industry cost guides and standards. Maintain and report on backlog maintenance and lifecycle works registers. Manage specialist subcontractors where required, ensuring works comply with relevant legislation, health and safety requirements and environmental policies. Undertake other reasonable duties within the scope and capabilities of the role. Additional Technical Engineering Experience Requirements Demonstrable hands-on technical engineering experience within Building Services Engineering or a related engineering discipline. Strong practical understanding of mechanical and electrical building services systems, including their operation, maintenance, performance and fault diagnosis. Experience investigating complex engineering faults, identifying root causes and recommending appropriate technical and remedial solutions. Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, schematics, operation and maintenance manuals and commissioning documentation. Experience assessing the condition, performance and compliance of building services plant and equipment. Good understanding of HVAC systems, ventilation, heating, cooling, electrical distribution, lighting, BMS and associated building engineering systems. Experience reviewing engineering installations, commissioning results, functional testing and contractor workmanship. Ability to challenge technical proposals, assess engineering solutions and provide informed recommendations based on practical engineering knowledge and industry standards. Experience preparing technical reports, engineering assessments, scopes of work and specifications for maintenance, repairs and lifecycle replacement. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical engineering background, with practical experience of diagnosing, assessing and resolving building services engineering issues, alongside the ability to provide technical support across a diverse, multi-site property portfolio. What We're Looking For We are seeking a technically strong and adaptable Building Services professional who enjoys working across a varied property portfolio. You will need to be confident investigating issues, working with contractors and stakeholders, interpreting technical information and turning findings into practical solutions. The role offers the opportunity to make a tangible impact on the quality, safety, performance and long-term management of a diverse UK estate. Qualifications & Experience Relevant technical qualification, ideally at degree level in Building Services Engineering or equivalent. Previous experience in a Building Services Engineering role, ideally within a large, multi-site or multi-client property portfolio. Good knowledge of: UK Health, Safety and Environmental legislation CDM Regulations Contractor management UK Building Regulations British and Harmonised Standards Professional institution standards and guidance Relevant UK legislation and industry requirements Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent organisational and planning abilities. Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously and deliver work through to completion. Strong written and verbal communication skills. A practical, solutions-focused approach with the ability to work independently across multiple locations. Flexibility and willingness to travel nationally and undertake overnight stays when required. TPBN1_UKCT
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