Building Services Engineer

Your new companyWe are recruiting on behalf of a large and well-established organisation based in the East Midlands. They operate a broad and complex estate that relies on safe, efficient, and compliant ventilation and cooling systems. As part of their continued investment in technical capability, they are seeking an experienced Building Services Engineer (Ventilation & Cooling) to support the ongoing performance and reliability of their mechanical infrastructure.Your new roleAs the newly appointed Building Services Engineer, you will be employed on a full-time, permanent basis with a salary ranging between £39,906 and £46,049 .You will act as the organisation's technical lead for ventilation and cooling systems, overseeing the operation, maintenance, and optimisation of: Air Handling Units (AHUs) Air Conditioning (A/C) systems Chillers Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHP) Supply and extract ventilation fansA key aspect of your role will be managing specialist contractors to ensure PPM, reactive repairs, and upgrade activities meet contractual KPIs. You will carry out inspections, analyse performance data, diagnose faults, and provide technical input into lifecycle planning and system upgrades. You will also support compliance, safety, and asset development across the estate.What you'll need to succeed Hands-on experience with ventilation and/or cooling systems Preferably a time-served ventilation or refrigeration engineering background Strong technical understanding of AHUs, chillers, A/C systems, ASHPs, and mechanical ventilation Proven experience managing contractors and monitoring service delivery Strong diagnostic, analytical, and problem-solving skills Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across teams and functionsWhat you'll get in returnIn return, you will receive a strong and competitive benefits package, including: 27 days annual leave 6 closure days 8 bank holidays Opportunity to purchase up to 10 additional days of annual leave A generous pension scheme Access to wider staff benefits such as wellbeing support, professional development, and workplace facilitiesWhat you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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