Bank/Monument Area (with occasional travel to Chelmsford)
Up to £48,000 + Paid Overtime & Call-Out
Pareto FM
Full-Time
About The Role
Pareto FM has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Building Services Engineer to join our on-site engineering team supporting a prestigious insurance client in the heart of the City of London.
The Role
As a Building Services Engineer, you'll be responsible for maintaining and supporting a wide range of mechanical and electrical building services systems, ensuring excellent service delivery and a first-class workplace experience for the client.
While this is not a management role, you'll be trusted to work independently, support colleagues, and demonstrate leadership through your technical expertise, professionalism, and reliability.
What You'll Be Doing
- Delivering planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across M&E systems
- Fault finding and repairing HVAC systems including AHUs, FCUs, VAVs, pumps, and motors
- Monitoring and responding to BMS alarms and critical building systems
- Supporting UPS systems and critical infrastructure maintenance
- Completing statutory inspections and compliance-related tasks
- Updating CAFM systems accurately with completed works and follow-up actions
- Managing permits to work and supporting subcontractors on site
- Conducting routine plant inspections and identifying opportunities for improvement
- Ensuring all maintenance activities are carried out safely and in accordance with site procedures
- Acting as a professional day-to-day point of contact for the client and building occupants
- Supporting the wider engineering team to ensure service excellence across the site
Working Environment
- Predominantly based at a premium commercial office building near Liverpool Street
- Occasional paid travel to a satellite site in Chelmsford
- Fast-paced and varied commercial office environment
- High-profile client with high standards and expectations
- Collaborative and supportive engineering culture
Working Hours & Call-Out
- 40-hour week, Monday to Friday
- Alternating shift pattern:
- Early Shift: 07:00 – 16:00
- Late Shift: 09:00 – 18:00
- Paid overtime opportunities available, including evenings and weekends
- Optional on-call rota, currently 1 in 3
- £100 standby payment per on-call period
- Minimum 4 hours paid per call-out at overtime rates
Team & Support Structure
You’ll be joining a close-knit on-site engineering team currently consisting of two full-time engineers, supported by:
- Site-Based Technical Manager
- Wider Contract Support Team
- Regular weekly team meetings
- Face-to-face collaboration and knowledge sharing
- A genuine “one-team” culture where engineers support each other and work together to deliver excellent service
What We’re Looking For
Essential Qualifications
- Trade background in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
- Trained to City & Guilds standard or equivalent
- City & Guilds 2330 Level 2 & 3 (Electrical) or equivalent
- City & Guilds 6035 Level 3 (Mechanical/Plumbing) or equivalent
- Legionella L8 Awareness (or willingness to undertake training)
Essential Experience
- Experience working within Building Services, Facilities Management, or Commercial Maintenance environments
- Strong background in planned and reactive maintenance
- Experience fault finding across mechanical and electrical systems
- Knowledge of HVAC plant, BMS systems, emergency lighting, and compliance activities
- Experience using CAFM systems and digital maintenance platforms
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
Personal Attributes
- Self-motivated and proactive
- Professional and client-focused
- Organised with strong attention to detail
- Calm under pressure and confident solving technical issues
- Team-oriented with a positive approach to supporting colleagues
Training & Progression
Pareto FM is committed to investing in its people and providing genuine long-term career development opportunities.
Successful Candidates Will Have Access To
- Structured technical and compliance training
- Internal e-learning programmes
- Coaching and mentoring opportunities
- ILM leadership and management development programmes
- Cross-functional development opportunities
- Career progression pathways within a growing FM business
- Regular development reviews and succession planning discussions
For the right candidate, there are excellent opportunities to progress into senior engineering, supervisory, management, or specialist technical roles.
Why Join Pareto FM?
- Single high-profile site with minimal travel requirements
- Supportive management team and collaborative engineering culture
- Paid overtime and structured call-out arrangements
- Exposure to premium facilities and critical building systems
- Subsidised food allowance plus unlimited tea and coffee on site
- Strong focus on training, development, and progression
- Opportunity to build a long-term career within a growing and ambitious FM business
If you're an experienced Building Services Engineer looking for a stable role within a prestigious City location, we'd love to hear from you.
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Building Services Engineer in London employer: Pareto Facilities Management Ltd
At Pareto Facilities Management Ltd, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that values independence and initiative. Our Mobile M&E Engineers enjoy competitive benefits, including no on-call requirements, and have ample opportunities for professional growth while working across prestigious client sites in London. Join us to be part of a supportive team that prioritises safety, compliance, and employee development.
Contact Details:
Pareto Facilities Management Ltd Recruitment Team
