Safety. Quality. Enjoyment. We see more than just a building. 

Building Services Engineer

Location: North West England

Challenges. Opportunities. Solutions. At Robertson, we see them our way. We’re bold enough to ask questions. Brave enough to look at things differently. Confident enough to be ourselves. Join us and you’ll join the UK’s largest family-owned construction, infrastructure and support services business. And as a Building Services Engineer, you’ll be part of a team that’s doing incredible things – for ourselves, for the built environment around us, and for a truly sustainable future.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

• Ensure that the quality of the Building Services installations is in line with the requirements of the specifications and project requirements by carrying out
• Inspections and vetting of Sub-Contractors QA procedures
• Quality auditing
• Training of RCT site personnel in what to look out for in snagging and defects monitoring
• Ensure that RCT hand over a fully working and functioning building and fully controlling to the set parameters of the design intent
• Assist in the sub-contractor selection and tender process for the Building Services elements of our works
• Ensure all health, safety and quality procedures are followed in conjunction with the Group Quality Assurance Plan.
• Provide site assistance and advice to our site staff through the duration of our contract works and in support the progress and technical meetings involving Building Services
• Coordinate the procurement and progress of site Utilities from the nominated Service Providers
• To co-ordinate the production and receipt of Design information and the subsequent installation and commissioning of the Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and other associated special Services, to ensure that the overall phasing and completion of the works are achieved as required by the Contract Programme and within budget
• Provide building services ‘troubleshooting’ service on previously completed projects as required
• DUTIES:

The fundamental tasks of the job are:

• Liaise with the Design Teams / Sub-contractors to ensure tender and construction information issued timeously
• Assist the tendering process for building services to ensure cost plan is achieved
• Provide value engineering input into the Building Services package
• Quality Control of installation
• Chair and minute meetings with Services sub-contractors
• Attend Technical meetings with Design Team, Site Staff, Sub-contractors, and Utilities Providers
• Produce monthly progress and Information Reports in line with the Building Services manager
• Keeping site records up to date and deal with correspondence as necessary
• Lead the commissioning process to ensure successful handover
• Monitor and administer a ‘zero snagging’ policy for all Building Services works
• Ensure full O&M documentation is provided for handover
• Resolve any Building Services issues on previous contracts and assist our Maintenance Dept
• Carry out Commission support activities as directed by the Building Services Manager and Cx Manager

QUALIFICATIONS/RELEVANT INDUSTRIAL EXPERIENCE:

• Previous similar experience in Building Services in the construction industry either from a trade or consultancy background.
• Experience in dealing with Building Services Consultants, Architects, Engineers, Clients, Sub-contractors, and Specialist support providers
• Ability to communicate with staff at all levels
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to build strong relationships at all levels
• Proactive, flexible, motivated approach to work

Our Principles - The Robertson Way

Our principles are our roadmap to achieving positive outcomes and delivering on our purpose. They influence daily decisions around what we do and how we do things, creating an environment of growth, innovation and high performance. 

We listen

Listening enables us to work positively and collaboratively, and gives customers, partners and colleagues the assurance that their voices are always heard.

We are professional

Our mix of prudence and diligence, care and attention to detail means that our customers have certainty and assurance in everything we do and trust us to deliver.

We take responsibility

Each of us is accountable for what we do. From the smallest detail to team safety and caring for our communities and the environment, we know that everything matters.

We are determined to succeed

Every challenge is an opportunity. We work collaboratively and focus on safety, productivity and quality to find solutions we can be proud of and that provide a positive, lasting benefit.

We are one team

We work as one - in our teams and partnerships, and with our customers. We respect each contribution, and everyone stands up to be counted. We are Team Robertson.

For more information on our principles and culture, please visit: https://www.robertson.co.uk/careers/culture

Benefits of working with Robertson:

In return, we offer a wide range of rewards and employee benefits such as:

• 33 days annual leave (pro-rata for part time or FTC positions, increases with length of service)
• Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme 
• Life Assurance
• Cycle to Work Scheme 
• Discounts (gym memberships, restaurants, days out etc.) with Hapi Rewards App
• Annual Flu Vaccine
• Access to E-Learning
• Health & Wellbeing Support
• Life Management & Financial Support

Diversity & Inclusion:

When it comes to diversity and inclusion, we see things differently at Robertson. That’s why we’re working hard to create an environment where everyone can feel welcome, and where we can all be ourselves. We encourage applications from people of all races, ages, genders, religions, sexual orientations and more - so whoever you are, we hope you’ll see things our way, too.

Apply now 

If you’ve got what it takes to look at things differently, to find new perspectives, and to discover the extraordinary within the ordinary, we’d love to meet you. To apply for this role and to start seeing things our way, submit your CV.

This role will be subject to pre-employment screening, including references. The level of screening may vary depending on role responsibilities and will be discussed at interview.