Job Description

Building Services Engineer

Location:London

Hours and Rota: 37.5 hours per week, 8-hour shift between 8am and 8pm Monday - Sunday

Salary: Competitive plus bonus and benefits

The Role

The Building Services Engineer is responsible for supporting the Senior Mechanical Engineer in organising and delivering planned mechanical work (gas, HVAC, plumbing, heating, and vent aspects of life safety) and supporting reactive mechanical maintenance, in a safe and compliant manner throughout the properties in their region, working alongside internal and third-party partners. All underpinned by great customer service.

They will support the development and execution of the national Estates and Facilities Management strategy, asset condition and lifecycle planning, ensuring consistent delivery of quality standards. The role holder is responsible for supporting health and safety in their area of work.

What You`ll Be Doing

• Ensuring that Health and Safety legislation, and a safe and secure working environment, is always adhered to by them and the facilities team.
• Ensuring required training and qualifications for the role of their team are always audited and up to date.
• Always working within the required Risk Assessments and Method Statements.
• Accountable for reviewing all tasks for risk before starting, and ensuring that risks are eliminated before work begins
• Completing all paperwork required for property files and ensuring all records of site operation are accurate, structured, and compliant with Unite Students policies and procedures
• Accountable for conducting inspection of all work areas including plant rooms and vehicles to ensure that high standards are maintained and reporting any issues immediately to the Regional Engineering Manager
• Support the Senior Mechanical Engineer in mechanical safety and maintenance across their region.
• Support the constant development and implementation of working procedures as part of the broader Health and Safety strategy.
• Locating and rectifying a wide range of mechanical faults. Understanding the root cause and risk to asset condition and investment.

What We`re Looking for in You

• Qualified in either in Plumbing or Gas installation to a minimum of City and Guilds, NVQ 2/3 or SVQ 2/3 Domestic plumber discipline or equivalent with relevant work experience.
• Have works delivery supervisory or relevant post experience
• Be technically competent and qualified to safely operate, and make safe to work on or test, the equipment, systems, or installations for which appointment is sought.
• Experience working within Plant Rooms and Plumbing, Heating, Gas, HAVC and Vent systems
• Demonstrable awareness and understanding of the L8 code of practice
• Be confident, self-motivated, and always set a good example
• Coach colleagues in the moment, continuously providing feedback to improve their performance and stay motivated
• Demonstrate good problem-solving skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with teams and other internal stakeholders

What You`ll Get in Return

• An annual bonus so you can share in the company`s success
• 25 days` paid holiday
• Pension - based on how much you save, we`ll contribute 1% more
• Shared Parental Leave - 18 weeks full pay
• Other benefits include, ShareSave, Bike to Work, Charity Match, amazing discounts and more!

About Unite Students

Founded in 1991, Unite Students is a FTSE 100 business and the UK`s leading provider of purpose-built student accommodation. You can find us in 25 leading university towns and cities, with 74,000 students calling US home! We are driven by our values, culture, and a commitment to develop diverse and inclusive teams, filled with positive energy and new ideas.

Instinctive inclusion. We know that to create and maintain a happy healthy organisation, we have to work hard to ensure inclusion isn`t just what we do but who we are.

People make Unite Students. Employees, students and neighbours all contribute to building environments where we can all thrive.

Room for Everyone

We`re proud to be an employer that embraces individuality, and we`re passionate about building inclusive teams. We focus on creating a collaborative culture where you can be you, where your voice is heard, and where you can truly belong. We take great pride in being rated Gold Investors in People and are constantly striving to provide the highest standard of learning and development opportunities and professional pathways for our people. Building a home for success, for both our employees and students, requires exceptional people with a passion for creating room for everyone, doing what`s right, keeping US safe, and raising the bar. Join us as we build better experiences for students that live with us.

We are US.

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