Fabric Biased Building Services Engineer

Job Title: Building Services Fabric Bias Multi-Skilled Engineer
Department: Estates and Facilities – Operations
Reports to: Assistant Campus Maintenance Manager
Location: Multiple sites across London
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Work Pattern:

• Day Shift: 40 hours/week, Monday to Friday (07:00–16:00 or 10:00–19:00, rotating)
• Night Shift: 42 hours/week, 4 on 4 off (19:00–07:00), including weekends and public holidays

• Day Shift: £45,101 – £52,542 per annum
• Night Shift: Includes a shift allowance of £4,109.78 per annum

We are seeking experienced and motivated Multi-Skilled Engineers with a fabric bias to join a leading London-based higher education institution. These roles are essential to delivering reliable maintenance engineering services across hard and soft facilities, supporting the institution’s strategic goals and ensuring a safe, inclusive, and efficient environment for staff and students.

Positions are available at campuses located in Whitechapel and Charterhouse Square.

You will be a skilled professional with a strong background in fabric maintenance, capable of working independently and collaboratively. You will have a passion for delivering high-quality maintenance services and experience working alongside contractors.

Key Requirements:

• City & Guilds Level 3 in Carpentry/Painting or equivalent apprenticeship
• Hot and Cold Water System (L8) certification (desirable)
• Proven experience in stakeholder engagement and SOP/EOP development
• Strong knowledge of health & safety and statutory compliance
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and influencing skills
• Ability to attend site within 2 hours when on standby
• Eligibility to work in the UK

• Day Shift roles include participation in a standby rota (with standby and attendance payments).
• Night Shift roles follow a 4-on, 4-off pattern and include a shift allowance.
• The Estates and Facilities Directorate is one of the largest departments within the institution, committed to maintaining high standards across all campuses and supporting the wellbeing of the university community.

If you're ready to be part of a dynamic team that plays a vital role in maintaining a world-class learning and working environment, we’d love to hear from you.