Full job descriptionBuilding Services Engineer
?? Bank/Monument Area (with occasional travel to Chelmsford)
?? Up to £48,000 + Paid Overtime & Call-Out
?? Pareto FM
?? Full-Time
About the RolePareto FM has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Building Services Engineer to join our on-site engineering team supporting a prestigious insurance client in the heart of the City of London.
Based primarily at a premium commercial office environment near Bank/Monument London, you’ll play a key role in ensuring critical building services remain safe, compliant, and fully operational. This is a hands-on position suited to an engineer who enjoys taking ownership of their work, building strong client relationships, and working as part of a collaborative team.
With a mix of planned preventative maintenance, reactive works, compliance activities, and critical plant monitoring, no two days are the same.


The RoleAs a Building Services Engineer, you’ll be responsible for maintaining and supporting a wide range of mechanical and electrical building services systems, ensuring excellent service delivery and a first-class workplace experience for the client.
While this is not a management role, you’ll be trusted to work independently, support colleagues, and demonstrate leadership through your technical expertise, professionalism, and reliability.


What You’ll Be Doing*Delivering planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across M&E systems

*Fault finding and repairing HVAC systems including AHUs, FCUs, VAVs, pumps, and motors

*Monitoring and responding to BMS alarms and critical building systems

*Supporting UPS systems and critical infrastructure maintenance

*Completing statutory inspections and compliance-related tasks

*Updating CAFM systems accurately with completed works and follow-up actions

*Managing permits to work and supporting subcontractors on site

*Conducting routine plant inspections and identifying opportunities for improvement

*Ensuring all maintenance activities are carried out safely and in accordance with site procedures

*Acting as a professional day-to-day point of contact for the client and building occupants

*Supporting the wider engineering team to ensure service excellence across the site



Working Environment*Predominantly based at a premium commercial office building near Liverpool Street

*Occasional paid travel to a satellite site in Chelmsford

*Fast-paced and varied commercial office environment

*High-profile client with high standards and expectations

*Collaborative and supportive engineering culture



Working Hours & Call-Out*40-hour week, Monday to Friday

*Alternating shift pattern:
*Early Shift: 07:00 – 16:00

*Late Shift: 09:00 – 18:00


*Paid overtime opportunities available, including evenings and weekends

*Optional on-call rota, currently 1 in 3

*£100 standby payment per on-call period

*Minimum 4 hours paid per call-out at overtime rates



Team & Support StructureYou’ll be joining a close-knit on-site engineering team currently consisting of two full-time engineers, supported by:
*Site-Based Technical Manager

*Wider Contract Support Team

*Regular weekly team meetings

*Face-to-face collaboration and knowledge sharing

*A genuine "one-team" culture where engineers support each other and work together to deliver excellent service



What We’re Looking ForEssential Qualifications*Trade background in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

*Trained to City & Guilds standard or equivalent

*City & Guilds 2330 Level 2 & 3 (Electrical) or equivalent

*City & Guilds 6035 Level 3 (Mechanical/Plumbing) or equivalent

*Legionella L8 Awareness (or willingness to undertake training)

Essential Experience*Experience working within Building Services, Facilities Management, or Commercial Maintenance environments

*Strong background in planned and reactive maintenance

*Experience fault finding across mechanical and electrical systems

*Knowledge of HVAC plant, BMS systems, emergency lighting, and compliance activities

*Experience using CAFM systems and digital maintenance platforms

*Excellent communication and customer service skills

Personal Attributes*Self-motivated and proactive

*Professional and client-focused

*Organised with strong attention to detail

*Calm under pressure and confident solving technical issues

*Team-oriented with a positive approach to supporting colleagues



Training & ProgressionPareto FM is committed to investing in its people and providing genuine long-term career development opportunities.
Successful candidates will have access to:
*Structured technical and compliance training

*Internal e-learning programmes

*Coaching and mentoring opportunities

*ILM leadership and management development programmes

*Cross-functional development opportunities

*Career progression pathways within a growing FM business

*Regular development reviews and succession planning discussions

For the right candidate, there are excellent opportunities to progress into senior engineering, supervisory, management, or specialist technical roles.


Why Join Pareto FM?*Single high-profile site with minimal travel requirements

*Supportive management team and collaborative engineering culture

*Paid overtime and structured call-out arrangements

*Exposure to premium facilities and critical building systems

*Subsidised food allowance plus unlimited tea and coffee on site

*Strong focus on training, development, and progression

*Opportunity to build a long-term career within a growing and ambitious FM business

If you’re an experienced Building Services Engineer looking for a stable role within a prestigious City location, we’d love to hear from you.


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