Resident Building Services Engineer

📍 Basingstoke
💷 Up to £45,000 per annum
🕒 40 hours per week | Permanent

At Atlas Workplace Services, we go beyond maintaining buildings. We focus on creating safe, compliant and welcoming environments by investing in our people and trusting their expertise. Our engineers are supported, valued and encouraged to take ownership while delivering consistently high standards for our clients.

We're looking for a Resident Building Services Engineer to join our team at a key site in Basingstoke. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being site‑based, building strong relationships, and taking pride in maintaining a well‑run, high‑profile building.

🌟 About Atlas Workplace Services

Atlas is a people‑first organisation built on strong values, collaboration and accountability. We believe in giving engineers the autonomy to manage their day while providing clear support, structure and communication.

You'll be joining a business where experience is respected, good work is recognised, and everyone is treated fairly and inclusively.

🛠️ About the Role

As a Resident Building Services Engineer, you'll be responsible for delivering Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) in line with the PPM schedule, alongside a professional and responsive reactive maintenance service across the site.

You'll also step into a senior role when required, supporting and supervising other engineers and subcontractors in the absence of the Contract Manager or Operations Director.

✅ Key Responsibilities

* Deliver PPM in line with SFG20 across Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and HVAC systems, including FCU, VRF, VAV, AHUs, pumps, controls and plant

* Carry out statutory and compliance tasks including weekly sprinkler and fire alarm testing

* Maintain water systems, including calorifiers, pressure vessels and HSG274 water hygiene tasks on domestic and closed‑loop systems

* Complete electrical maintenance such as lighting and emergency lighting, LED/component replacement and small installations

* Undertake basic plumbing works including valves, taps and sanitary systems

* Ensure all works are completed safely and in line with training, competency and qualifications

⚡ Reactive Maintenance

* Liaise with the client or site contact on arrival

* Assess faults and Health & Safety considerations

* Complete repairs where safe and within competency

* Keep the client and Head Office informed through to completion

📋 Administration & Client Experience

* Produce clear, accurate engineers' reports to support follow‑up actions and purchasing

* Manage company tools, resources and housekeeping standards

* Represent Atlas professionally on site, building strong client relationships

* Recommend improvements, escalate issues appropriately and report opportunities to the Customer Account Manager

🎯 About You

* Proven experience in building services maintenance with a strong Mechanical and Electrical background

* Confident delivering both PPM and reactive maintenance

* Comfortable working independently while supporting others when needed

* Professional, customer‑focused and committed to safe working practices

🎁 What You'll Get

* Salary up to £45,000

* 40‑hour working week

* Permanent, resident role in Basingstoke

* Varied, technically engaging work

* A supportive, inclusive culture where your expertise is genuinely valued

✅ Qualifications, Certifications & Training

* Essential: GCSEs in English and Maths (or equivalent)

* Desirable: IOSH (or equivalent), 18th Edition, 2391 Test & Inspect, HNC Building Services, NVQ Level 2 Plumbing & Heating, C&G Level 3 Heating & Ventilation

Atlas recognises that not everyone will have every qualification listed, and we value practical experience alongside formal training.

🧠 Knowledge, Skills & Experience

* Minimum 2 years' experience in a similar building services or maintenance role

* Experience delivering multi‑discipline maintenance

* Background in engineering or property maintenance

* Strong domestic plumbing and heating knowledge

* Organised, adaptable and able to manage priorities effectively

At Atlas Workplace Services, we believe great buildings start with great people. As a top‑10 FM provider and an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT), we do things differently—creating a culture of shared responsibility, collaboration and pride in what we achieve together