Facilities Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Provide preventive and reactive maintenance for site services and equipment, troubleshooting faults and coordinating or carrying out repairs.
• Coordinate contractors and planned and unplanned works, ensure activities are completed safely and meet site standards, building codes and operational requirements.
• Complete minor facilities improvements and support projects and annual maintenance shutdowns.
• Communicate work plans, access requirements, risks and operational interruptions clearly to internal stakeholders and building occupants.
• Conduct regular inspections and support Environment, Health and Safety requirements, facilities compliance and internal audits.
• Coordinate waste segregation, storage, collections, recycling and safe disposal, including technical, chemical and hazardous waste where applicable.
• Oversee waste service providers, maintain compliance documentation and identify opportunities to reduce waste and improve recycling.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, contractor actions and project documentation.
• Take ownership of facilities issues and identify and implement practical improvements.
• Participate in the site on-call rota and respond to facilities emergencies in accordance with agreed procedures.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience in facilities engineering, maintenance engineering or building services within a live operational environment.
• A practical understanding of mechanical and electrical building services, with strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Experience coordinating contractors and working with multiple stakeholders to deliver works with minimal disruption.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise competing tasks and follow issues through to resolution.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and a collaborative approach to working with technical and non-technical colleagues.
• Proficiency with email, Microsoft Office or equivalent applications, and maintenance or work-order systems.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative and remain effective under pressure, with a commitment to safety and continuous improvement.
• Willingness and ability to participate in the site on-call rota.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience with HVAC, chilled water, pumps, Building Management Systems, UPS, water systems, fire alarms, access control or low-voltage electrical distribution.
• Experience supporting office, laboratory, technical, manufacturing or similarly critical environments.
• Knowledge of waste management, recycling, hazardous waste controls or environmental compliance.
• Familiarity with risk assessments and method statements (RAMS), permits to work, COSHH and waste transfer documentation.
• An engineering degree, HNC/HND, apprenticeship or equivalent technical qualification in a relevant discipline.

This position is based in our Edinburgh office, UK

This is a full-time, primarily site-based position working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Working hours are flexible and may be arranged as either 8:00am–4:30pm or 9:00am–5:30pm, subject to business and operational requirements.  Weekend and after-hours work may occasionally be required. There might also be the need to travel to other sites as needed.