Mechanical Engineer – Building Services

Location: Central London
Salary: £47,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Working Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm
Sector: Facilities Management / Commercial Building Services

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join a well-established engineering team at a large, prestigious commercial estate in Central London.

The successful candidate will be working across a multi-building estate consisting of eight buildings, alongside an established team of 14 engineers.

This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanically qualified engineer looking to develop their career within a professional building services environment, offering long-term stability, excellent benefits and career development opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across mechanical building services systems.
• Maintain and repair mechanical plant and equipment, including HVAC systems, pumps, valves, pipework and associated equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical faults and carry out repairs to ensure building systems remain operational.
• Undertake maintenance on heating, ventilation and domestic water systems.
• Support the wider engineering team with general building services maintenance when required.
• Monitor plant performance and identify potential issues before equipment failure.
• Ensure all works are carried out in accordance with health and safety regulations and site procedures.
• Complete maintenance records, reports and documentation accurately.
• Liaise with contractors, colleagues and site management to ensure maintenance activities are completed efficiently.
• Participate in the on-call rota as required, with arrangements to be confirmed.

Qualifications & Experience

• Level 3 Mechanical Engineering qualification – Essential.
• Previous experience working within commercial building services or facilities management.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical PPM, reactive maintenance and fault finding.
• Experience maintaining HVAC systems, pumps, valves and associated mechanical plant.
• Knowledge of water treatment, cooling towers and domestic water systems would be advantageous.
• Good understanding of health and safety requirements within commercial buildings.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a large engineering team.
• Strong communication skills and a proactive approach to maintenance.

Salary & Benefits

• £47,000 basic salary
• Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm
• 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
• Annual leave increases by one day per year of service
• Season Ticket Loan (after six months’ service)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Electric Vehicle Scheme
• 0% Interest Staff Loan Scheme
• Perkbox employee benefits platform
• Pension Scheme – 3% employee / 5% employer contributions
• Life Insurance – 2x annual salary
• Vitality Private Healthcare & Dental Cover
• Established engineering team of 14 engineers
• Long-term career development opportunities