Facilities Maintenance Engineer

Job Description

Facilities Engineer – Education Estate, London\n\nJoin a leading education provider in London as a Facilities Engineer.\nHands-on role covering engineering, compliance, and building systems.\nIdeal for professionals with college, university, or large estates experience.\n\nKey Highlights\n\n * \n\n Varied role across electrical, mechanical, security, and compliance systems\n\n * \n\n Mix of planned maintenance, troubleshooting, and project management\n\n * \n\n Strong focus on statutory compliance, audits, and documentation\n\n * \n\n Work with CCTV, access control, fire alarms, and BMS systems\n\n * \n\n Collaborate with estates teams and external contractors across multiple sites\n\n * \n\n Opportunities for training, development, and long-term career progression\n\nThe Role\n\nWe are seeking an experienced Facilities Engineer to support the management, maintenance, and compliance of estates systems across a multi-site education environment in London.\n\nThis role involves both technical engineering and compliance responsibilities, ensuring facilities systems are safe, efficient, and legally compliant. You will support electrical and computer-based FM systems, oversee contractors, manage compliance documentation, and provide technical advice across a wide range of estates operations.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\n * \n\n Manage, maintain, and develop facilities and building systems across sites\n\n * \n\n Oversee CCTV, access control, security systems, and fire alarms\n\n * \n\n Carry out PAT testing, electrical installations, and troubleshooting\n\n * \n\n Coordinate compliance programmes, audits, inspections, and remedial actions\n\n * \n\n Maintain statutory compliance records and risk assessments\n\n * \n\n Provide technical support across HVAC, BMS, lighting, and energy management systems\n\n * \n\n Collaborate with IT teams to resolve IP communications issues\n\n * \n\n Liaise with contractors and internal stakeholders to ensure safe, high-quality service delivery\n\nWhat We’re Looking For\n\n * \n\n Vocational qualification or degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Facilities Management, or related discipline\n\n * \n\n Knowledge of 18th Edition Regulations (BS 7671), health & safety, and statutory compliance\n\n * \n\n Experience with CCTV, access control, BMS, HVAC, fire alarm, and telecommunications systems\n\n * \n\n Strong record-keeping and compliance management skills\n\n * \n\n Proven ability to manage contractors and deliver compliance programmes\n\n * \n\n Excellent problem-solving, communication, and IT skills\n\n * \n\n Experience in a college, university, or large multi-site estates environment is highly desirable\n\nBenefits\n\n * \n\n Exciting role in a dynamic education estate environment\n\n * \n\n Exposure to a wide variety of engineering and compliance systems\n\n * \n\n Supportive team with opportunities for training and career growth\n\n * \n\n Competitive salary and benefits package\n\nApply now if you are a skilled Facilities Engineer looking to take on a varied and rewarding role in a professional education setting. Feel free to call us anytime for a chat