Building Services Engineer
We established Pareto Facilities Management to create the most service focused, customer centric, facilities management company in the UK.
Position Overview
We are seeking a versatile and experienced Multi-Skilled Building Services Engineer with a strong emphasis on building fabric maintenance and plumbing systems. This hands-on role is ideal for a proactive professional who can undertake both planned preventive maintenance (PPM) and reactive repair tasks across fabric and general building services systems, including plumbing, across multiple sites across North and South London. The ideal candidate will bring a combination of technical knowledge, practical skills, and collaborative spirit to maintain the safety, functionality, and appearance of our facilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Building Fabric Maintenance
- Inspect, maintain, and repair fabric elements such as walls, ceilings, floors, doors, windows, and roofs.
- Carry out tasks including painting, plastering, joinery, minor masonry, glazing, sealing, and general cosmetic and structural fixes.
- Use hand and power tools efficiently to complete repairs and upgrades in line with health and safety standards.
- Plumbing & General Building Services
- Undertake plumbing repairs and installations, including pipework, fittings, sanitary ware, and leak investigations.
- Support minor mechanical and electrical tasks where required.
- Receive and complete PPM and reactive tasks from internal systems (e.g., Infraspeak), ensuring proper materials and equipment are used.
- Maintain compliance with relevant regulations and safety standards, especially when working around specialist or sensitive environments.
- Collaboration & Communication
- Liaise effectively with the site team, contractors, and clients to coordinate works, resolve issues, and plan tasks.
- Report progress or concerns to supervisors.
- Operational Support
- Ensure the safe use and care of all tools, equipment, and materials.
- Perform general site maintenance tasks and uphold the cleanliness, safety, and order of the working environment.
Qualifications & Experience
- Essential:
- Relevant trade qualification in plumbing (NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent).
- Proven experience in fabric maintenance and general building services.
- Sound understanding of Health & Safety practices and regulations.
- Desirable:
- Training or certification in carpentry, masonry, or multi-trade disciplines.
- Full, clean UK driving licence.
- Skills & Attributes
- Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
- High attention to detail and a conscientious approach to quality.
- Able to manage workload independently and respond quickly to urgent repairs.
- Good interpersonal skills and professionalism when engaging with clients, contractors, and team members.
- Flexibility to adapt to changing demands and working conditions, including occasional lone working or adverse environments.
- Why Join Us?
We offer a supportive and dynamic working environment where your skills will directly contribute to the safety, compliance, and operational success of our facilities. If you’re a dedicated engineer with a passion for high-quality work and a diverse skill set, we encourage you to apply.
- Department
- Engineering
- Locations
- London
- Monthly salary
- £38,000 - £42,000
London
Pareto was founded to revolutionise the workplace sector—built to be different, driven to shape the future of work. With diversity, innovation, and bold thinking at our core, we’ve challenged the norm and been recognised as the disruptor in FM.
Now, as the Pareto Group, our acquisition of Sowga strengthens our expertise in mechanical and electrical engineering, expanding our ability to deliver cutting-edge, client-focused solutions.
Together, we’re redefining the industry—and we want ambitious talent to be part of the journey.
Building Services Engineer
We established Pareto Facilities Management to create the most service focused, customer centric, facilities management company in the UK.
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