Building Services Engineer

Building Services Engineer South and south East London Join Acorn - Build your Career At Acorn, people are at the heart of everything we do. With over 40 years’ experience delivering market‑leading engineering and compliance services across London and the South East, we have built a reputation based on trust, technical excellence, and long‑term partnerships with our clients. We are currently seeking a Building Services Engineer to join our team, carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPMs) across our sites around South and south East London You will carry out planned preventative maintenance, servicing and reactive repairs across a varied portfolio of client sites, working independently but supported by a dedicated helpdesk and contract management team. Acorn promotes a professional, inclusive, and collaborative working environment where engineers are trusted and supported. You will be backed by a dedicated internal helpdesk, administration team, and experienced contract managers who understand the realities of working on site and are committed to helping you succeed. Package & Benefits Location: South and south East London Salary: up to £44000 depending on experience plus overtime and callout Hours: 41.25 hours a week Company Benefits Pension schemeCompany EventsWellbeing Benefits – 24 hours turnaround GP appointment for the whole family25 days holiday (not including bank holidays)Company Van and fuel card Key Responsibilities Carry out PPM, servicing and reactive maintenance across multiple sitesRespond to call-outs during normal working hours and participate in an out-of-hours emergency rotaCommunicate clearly with clients, subcontractors and suppliers to ensure smooth service deliveryLiaise with the internal helpdesk and administration teamsMaintain accurate job reports, log books and documentationKeep Contracts Managers informed of job progress and site issuesAttend sites punctually, presented professionally and wearing appropriate PPE What We Are Looking For Knowledge & Competencies Strong knowledge of M&E building servicesExperience with HVAC plant including air conditioning, boilers, controls, heating and ventilation systemsUnderstanding of Legionella controlGood working knowledge of health and safety regulations Qualifications & Experience City & Guilds in Mechanical Engineering or equivalentTime-served mechanical or maintenance engineer (apprenticeship preferred)Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)Full UK driving licence Personal Skills Excellent communication and time managementStrong organisational and interpersonal skillsSelf-motivated with the ability to work independently or as part of a teamConfident in diagnosing faults and making informed repair decisions Additional Requirement To support business needs and response times, applicants must reside within one hour of Central London during peak travel times. Career Prospects at Acorn Acorn is committed to developing its people for the long term. Many of our engineers progress into senior engineering, specialist, or management roles as they grow within the business. We actively encourage skill development, increased responsibility, and career progression for individuals who show commitment, reliability, and a strong customer‑focused approach. As our service offering and client base continue to grow, there are ongoing opportunities for overtime, role development, and exposure to a wide variety of technically interesting sites and systems. Why Join Acorn? A stable, well‑established company with over four decades of industry experienceA supportive, knowledgeable internal team that understands engineering rolesA strong focus on teamwork, professionalism, and safetyGenuine long‑term career progression opportunitiesPPM‑led work across varied sites in the local and surrounding counties We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, colour, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability Need more info? Dale will be happy to help! dale.leer@acornlimited.co.uk