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Building Services Engineer

The Edinburgh Recruitment Agency Ltd
Posted 10 hours ago, valid for 20 days
Location

Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh EH105BP, Scotland

Salary

£65,000 - £78,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • Our iconic building in Edinburgh is seeking a Building Services Engineer to ensure a safe and efficient environment for staff and clients.
  • The role involves maintaining mechanical and electrical systems, including HVAC, plumbing, and fire safety, while upholding the building's appearance to international standards.
  • Candidates should have previous experience in building services maintenance and must hold a minimum HNC in Mechanical Engineering and a 17/18th Edition certificate.
  • The position requires flexibility for weekend and shift work, along with strong communication and multitasking skills.
  • The salary for this role is competitive and commensurate with experience, with a minimum of 3 years required in a similar position.

Our iconic building in the heart of Edinburgh requires a Building Services Engineer to join our team to maintain and provide a safe, comfortable, and efficient environment for staff and clients.

The Building Services Engineer will be responsible for the effective operation of mechanical and electrical systems, including HVAC, plumbing, lighting, fire safety, energy management, and building automation systems.

  • Maintain plant and equipment to the highest standards in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
  • Proactively uphold the fabric and appearance of the building to internationally recognised standards.
  • Building maintenance and repair works - including coordinating repairs and maintenance.
  • Support the planned building maintenance program for mechanical and electrical systems.
  • Monitor casual maintenance staff, engineers, and contractors to ensure all are compliant with health and safety regulations.
  • Inspect and report on the condition, operation, and running costs of plant and machinery.
  • Provide innovative solutions to plumbing, mechanical, fabric, fixtures, and fittings challenges.
  • Maintain knowledge of Building Management Systems.
  • Flexibility for weekend and shift work as required by business demands.

Personal Attributes

  • Previous experience in a Building Services maintenance role
  • Confident decision-maker with a diplomatic approach to managing relationships.
  • Ability to multitask and prioritise daily, weekly and monthly tasks and maintenance schedules simultaneously.
  • Excellent communication and customer services skills essential.

Key Selection Criteria

  • Knowledge of building management systems.
  • Minimum HNC in Mechanical Engineering.
  • 17/18th Edition certificate.

If you are passionate about building services and delivering a high Building Services standard we encourage you to apply!

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.