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Are you passionate about preserving England’s historic environment? We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Building Services Engineer to join a leading public body dedicated to championing historic places. This role is part of the Technical Conservation Team within the National Specialist Services Department, focusing on the care, repair, and conservation of buildings, structures, and landscapes. This is a full-time, 12-month fixed-term contract.
Location: Hybrid working from Swindon or Bristol but with travel nationwide when required.
Key Responsibilities
As a Senior Building Services Engineer, you will play a crucial role in promoting sympathetic approaches to building services engineering solutions within the historic environment. Your expertise will support and deliver:
National grants programmes
Statutory consent applications
Heritage at Risk projects
Pre-application and statutory advisory services
Enhanced advisory services
Candidate Requirements
We are looking for a Chartered Engineer who is a Member of the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers or Institution of Mechanical Engineers, with substantial practical experience. Ideal candidates will have:
Experience in managing mechanical building services engineering design and implementation
Expertise in energy management solutions and best practices
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to apply basic engineering principles
This role requires travel to various sites, including remote locations not served by public transport. A full UK driving license is essential. You may also need to travel or stay overnight occasionally. The role involves working in exposed or difficult terrains, such as construction sites, and the ability to climb scaffolding is essential.
Salary and Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:
Competitive pension scheme with 28% employer contributions
28 days holiday
Corporate discounts
Free entry into English Heritage sites across the country
Development opportunities to help you achieve your career goals
To view our full range of benefits, please follow the link here.
