Building Services Engineer - Electrical - Acorn Engineering : Job Details

Job Title: Building Services Engineer (Electrical)

Location: Atria Watford Shopping Centre

Hours: 40 hours per week, 5 days out of 7 – flexibility required for evenings and weekends

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Building Services Engineer (Electrical) to join our on-site maintenance team at Atria Watford Shopping Centre. The successful candidate will carry out both planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs across a range of building services systems, ensuring the reliability and efficiency of all electrical and mechanical assets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver planned preventative maintenance in line with the site’s maintenance programme and HVAC specifications.
• Respond to and resolve reactive maintenance and repair requests efficiently.
• Ensure all works comply with company quality assurance and health & safety procedures.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation for all works completed on site.
• Inspect and assess building service systems, identifying and resolving issues proactively.
• Attend site emergencies and provide out-of-hours support as required.
• Work safely in plant room environments and at height (appropriate PPE and access provided).
• Maintain company tools and equipment in a safe, serviceable condition.
• Support the wider engineering team and management to achieve contract objectives.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• City & Guilds Electrical Engineering qualification.
• IEE 18th Edition (2018, updated to A2:2022).
• Strong electrical and mechanical maintenance skills within a building services environment.
• Solid understanding of systems such as fire alarms, BMS, mains switchgear, AHUs, HVAC, pumps, and water systems.
• Experience with 3-phase and high-voltage electrical systems.
• Proven ability to fault-find and apply logical problem-solving skills.
• Team-oriented approach with good communication and record-keeping skills.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience:

• C&G Inspection & Testing certification.
• IPAF certification.
• Health & Safety qualifications.
• Experience with BMS controls, generators, sprinkler systems, and air conditioning systems.
• Basic plumbing and water treatment knowledge.
• Computer literacy.

Why Join Us:

This is an excellent opportunity to work within a professional facilities management environment, supporting a high-profile site. You’ll be part of a dedicated team maintaining critical building systems, with opportunities for further training and development.