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Building Services Mechanical Engineer

London - Westminster

Full Time

Join Skanska Building Services – A Leader in Construction , FM and Project Development

Skanska is one of the world’s leading project development and construction groups, dedicated to building a better society through our inclusive and responsible business practices. Our Building Services Division provides our customers with in-house teams of experts delivering comprehensive mechanical and electrical engineering FM services, including delivering capital works and lifecycle renewal projects. This role will see you join a talented and dedicated team delivering Hard Facilities Management Services all within the highly secure environment of the Ministry of Defence’s main headquarters in London.

Skanska is dedicated to supporting ex-service personnel and veterans, and we welcome the opportunity to receive CVs from individuals within this valuable talent pool.

Position: Multi-Skilled Mechanical Engineer

We are seeking a Multi-Skilled Mechanical Engineer to join our team. You will be responsible for completing both pre-planned and reactive maintenance services at the Ministry of Defence's strategic tri-service UK headquarters — one of the largest and most secure office buildings in Europe, covering over one million square feet.

Key Responsibilities:

* Conduct Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and additional work requirements, adhering to engineering standards and Health and Safety at Work Act (HASAWA) regulations.

* Perform fault finding, plant adjustments, and inspections of mechanical and electrical services, plant, and systems.

* Execute maintenance tasks in line with contract specifications and respond promptly to reactive maintenance requests.

* Undertake multi-skilled duties, including testing, inspecting, and repairing motors, generators, chillers, Air Handling Units (AHUs), and maintaining foul water systems, drains, plumbing, and heating systems.

* Fault finding and diagnosis of key building systems i.e Heating and Cooling

* Carry out electrical testing of critical plant and lighting systems

What We’re Looking For:

* Strong practical and theoretical knowledge of critical building systems within a Hard FM environment.

* Recognised & relevant UK qualification in a suitable engineering discipline , NVQ minimum level 3 , City and Guilds equivalent

* Experience in a multi skilled role

* Good knowledge of building management systems

* Existing AP qualification desirable

* Basic knowledge of Hydraulic and Pneumatic systems

* Health & Safety IOSH qualification or equivalent.

* Proven experience in a client-facing role.

* Ability to obtain and maintain MOD Security Clearance to DV level

Reasonable Adjustments

We want you to perform at your best throughout our recruitment process. If you require any adjustments or accommodations, please let us know, and we will support you.

Additional Information

This job advertisement provides an overview of the role and may not include all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects. For a full role profile, please contact us directly.

Closing Date

Please note that the closing date for this vacancy may change at the discretion of Skanska