24th August, 2026
Thomas Search Ltd are working in partnership with a prestigious Ministry of Defence facilities contractor for the resource of a new Senior Building Services Engineer based in Tidworth.
Salary: Up to £75,000
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, no weekends
Location: Tidworth
What We Offer:
Company Vehicle: Subsidised home to work commuting
Annual Leave: 25 days plus bank holidays, with the option to buy and sell holiday
Pension Plan: Contributory Company Pension Plan matched up to 6%
Insurance: Individual life assurance and personal accident cover
Employee Benefits Portal: Access to private medical, private dental, discounted gym membership, and discounted shopping at over 100 brands and outlets
Reward and Recognition: Celebrate outstanding achievements
Employee Assistance Program: Funded program with onsite mental health first aiders
Your Role:
- You will provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise across building services engineering disciplines throughout the estate.
- You will act as the senior technical authority and escalation point for complex engineering issues, critical asset failures and operational risks.
- You will lead root cause investigations, identify recurring defects and implement engineering solutions that improve reliability and reduce risk.
- You will evaluate asset performance and develop lifecycle replacement plans that support long term operational resilience.
- You will support major incidents, service disruptions and business continuity events while helping restore critical services.
- You will coach, mentor and develop technical capability across teams while building strong stakeholder relationships.
What We're Looking For:
- Qualifications: You will be degree qualified in Building Services Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline and be a Chartered Engineer, or working towards chartership, through an appropriate professional institution.
- Experience: You will have experience in the design, operation and maintenance of hot and cold water systems, heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems, heat pumps, building management systems and control systems, alongside experience writing technical reports and managing subcontractors.
- Skills: You will be analytical, able to communicate effectively at all organisational levels and capable of building strong collaborative relationships with stakeholders.
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