Mechanical Engineer

The Opportunity An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Mechanical Engineer to join a leading facilities management and building services organisation supporting a prestigious client site in Milton Keynes. This role is ideal for an experienced engineer looking to work within a professional, fast-paced environment where service excellence, technical expertise and continuous improvement are highly valued. You will play a key role in delivering planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive maintenance and engineering support across a modern commercial facility, ensuring critical building systems remain operational, compliant and maintained to the highest standards. Key Responsibilities • Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on mechanical building services systems. • Ensure the effective operation, maintenance and repair of M&E plant, equipment and associated building fabric. • Complete maintenance activities in line with statutory requirements, industry best practice and maintenance schedules. • Utilise CAFM systems to manage work allocation, maintenance records and performance monitoring. • Support compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality management procedures. • Supervise specialist contractors, including inductions, permits and completion of works. • Review and support Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS). • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and operational efficiencies. • Build strong working relationships with stakeholders and customers to ensure exceptional service delivery. • Participate in technical training, toolbox talks and team meetings. • Provide support for out-of-hours operational issues when required. About You We are seeking a proactive and customer-focused engineer who can work independently whilst contributing positively to a collaborative engineering team. Essential Requirements • City & Guilds Level 3 (or equivalent) in a Mechanical Engineering discipline. • A minimum of two years' experience within facilities management, building services or a maintenance engineering environment. • Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical building services systems. • Experience carrying out both planned and reactive maintenance in commercial environments. • Knowledge of HVAC and air conditioning systems. • Understanding of water treatment systems, generators, fire alarm systems and associated building services. • Familiarity with lifts and critical infrastructure, including UPS systems and communications rooms. • Ability to interrogate and operate Building Management Systems (BMS). • Strong understanding of health and safety legislation and safe systems of work. • Excellent communication skills with a customer-facing approach. Personal Attributes • Reliable, professional and responsive. • Strong problem-solving and fault-finding skills. • Self-motivated with the ability to work with minimal supervision. • Organised and capable of managing competing priorities. • Positive team player with a collaborative approach. • Comfortable working in a fast-paced and demanding environment. • Committed to delivering high levels of customer service. What's on Offer? • Competitive salary and benefits package. • Ongoing training and professional development. • Long-term career progression opportunities. • Exposure to a large-scale commercial maintenance environment. • Supportive and collaborative engineering team.