Multi-Skilled Building Services Engineer – Mechanical/Plumbing

Multi-Skilled Building Services Engineer - Mechanical/Plumbing

Camden, United Kingdom | Posted on 13/08/2026

Job Description

Multi-Skilled Building Services Engineer - 6 Month Contract

Location: 5 Pancras Square, London, Camden, N1C 4AG

Contract: 6 Month Contract

Driving Licence: Full Clean UK Driving Licence Required

Summary

Camden Facilities Management is on the lookout for a seasoned Multi-Skilled Building Services Engineer with expertise in commercial plumbing and mechanical building services maintenance. This role involves executing planned preventative maintenance (PPM), addressing reactive repairs, diagnosing faults, and performing minor installations across a diverse range of properties, including schools, children's centres, community buildings and corporate facilities in Camden. A significant aspect of this position is to mentor a plumbing apprentice for about three days a week, fostering their technical growth and ensuring adherence to safe working practices.

Responsibilities

• Conduct planned preventative maintenance on plumbing and mechanical systems.
• Diagnose and repair issues in commercial plumbing, heating and mechanical installations.
• Maintain equipment such as pumps, pressurisation units, expansion vessels, calorifiers, booster sets, valves and related plant.
• Repair domestic hot and cold-water systems.
• Service TMVs and assist with water hygiene and Legionella control measures.
• Perform minor installation and remedial tasks.
• Identify root causes of faults and propose long-term solutions.
• Update job statuses, materials used, findings and completion details in Camden's CAFM system.
• Conduct dynamic risk assessments and adhere to site safety protocols.
• Maintain work vehicles, tools and equipment.
• Provide support to the broader M&E team as needed.
• Mentor and oversee the assigned plumbing apprentice.

Requirements

Requirements:

• NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent qualification in:
• Plumbing
• Mechanical Engineering
• Building Services Engineering

Extensive experience in commercial plumbing and mechanical maintenance.

Experience with maintaining:

Heating systems

Pumps

Pressurisation units

Expansion vessels

Calorifiers

Booster sets

Mechanical plant equipment

Proficiency in both planned and reactive maintenance.

Strong diagnostic and fault-finding abilities.

Experience working independently in occupied buildings.

Full Clean UK Driving Licence.

Familiarity with CAFM systems or mobile maintenance technology.

Capability and enthusiasm for mentoring apprentices.

Unvented Hot Water Qualification.

Basic Electrical Fault-Finding Skills.

Experience with HVAC and AHU maintenance.

Knowledge of booster pump maintenance.

Understanding of water treatment processes.

IPAF or PASMA Certification.

First Aid Qualification.

Experience in Local Authority, Education, NHS or Public Sector Estates.

What’s on Offer?

• 6 Month Contract
• 36 Hour Working Week
• Bi-weekly Pay
• No routine out-of-hours call-out requirement.
• Opportunity to work across a varied property portfolio.
• Continuous training and development opportunities.
• Chance to mentor and support emerging engineers.

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