Site Engineer - Building Services

Site Engineer – Building Services Location: Birmingham Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 DOE Call Out: 1 week in 4 (£200 standby payment) Additional Earnings: Appointed Person allowance of up to £2,500 per annum The Opportunity Are you an experienced Site Engineer with a background in Building Services or Facilities Management? We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established facilities maintenance provider looking to strengthen its engineering team with a customer-focused and technically skilled engineer. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business that values high standards of service, technical excellence and professional development. You'll be responsible for delivering planned and reactive maintenance across a diverse portfolio of building services equipment while building strong relationships with clients. The Role As a Site Engineer, you'll play a key role in ensuring the safe, reliable and efficient operation of building services systems. Working independently, you'll carry out both planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs across a variety of electrical and mechanical plant. Key Responsibilities * Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across a wide range of building services plant and equipment. * Diagnose faults and undertake repairs on electrical and mechanical systems, including HVAC, chillers, pumps, generators and high voltage (HV) electrical systems. * Respond promptly to reactive maintenance requests, ensuring minimal disruption to the client. * Complete all work in line with health and safety legislation, company procedures and industry best practice. * Build and maintain strong client relationships through excellent communication and a professional approach. * Accurately complete maintenance records, service reports and compliance documentation using the company's maintenance management system. * Monitor plant performance, identifying potential issues before they develop into critical failures. * Assist with minor installation works and equipment upgrades where required. * Liaise with subcontractors and suppliers to ensure maintenance activities are completed efficiently. * Maintain tools, equipment and work areas to a high standard. * Participate in the on-call rota (1 week in 4) and attend emergency call-outs when required. * Continue developing your technical knowledge, including working towards Appointed Person status where appropriate. About You To be successful in this role, you'll have: * Previous experience within Building Services or Facilities Management. * A recognised electrical qualification together with the 18th Edition Wiring Regulations. * Strong working knowledge of: * High Voltage (HV) electrical systems * HVAC systems * Chillers * Pumps * Generators * The ability to plan, organise and complete maintenance tasks independently. * Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving skills. * A proactive approach and a strong commitment to delivering outstanding customer service. Desirable: * Previous experience as an Appointed Person, or the willingness to work towards the qualification. What's on Offer? * Competitive salary of £35,000 – £40,000, depending on experience. * £200 standby payment for the 1-in-4 call-out rota. * Appointed Person allowance of up to £2,500 per annum. * Ongoing training and professional development opportunities. * The opportunity to join a respected facilities maintenance company with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality engineering services. * Long-term career progression within a supportive and growing business. If you're looking to develop your career with a company that invests in its engineers and offers a varied, hands-on role within Building Services, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion