Overview

Join to apply for the Building Maintenance Engineer role at Ravensbourne University London.

Base pay range: Ravensbourne University London is a dynamic institution at the intersection of creativity, business, and technology. Based in London’s Design District in the heart of North Greenwich, we are home to a diverse, global community in one of the world’s most vibrant business and creative hubs.

Compensation

This range is provided by Ravensbourne University London. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

The Role

At Ravensbourne we are looking for a skilled and proactive Building Maintenance Engineer to support our Estates and Facilities team (Technical Services). Reporting to the Assistant Technical Services Manager. You will play a key role in ensuring the reliability and performance of our Mechanical and Electrical assets.

From preventive maintenance to urgent repairs, you will be responsible for the day-to-day care of our building plant, machinery, fixtures, fittings, and overall building fabric—keeping everything in top working order.

Do you thrive in a dynamic environment and take pride in keeping systems running smoothly? Join us.

What You’ll Do

• Executing Planned and Reactive Maintenance: Performing scheduled preventive maintenance and responding swiftly to reactive tasks to ensure all site assets remain fully operational.
• Maintaining Building Systems: Ensuring all plant, equipment, and systems are serviced regularly to meet—and exceed—performance standards and service level agreements.
• Responding to System Alerts: Monitoring Building Management System alarms and carrying out emergency repairs when required to minimise downtime.
• Scoping and Estimating Works: Identifying repair needs and project opportunities, providing accurate estimates in line with industry best practices and regulatory standards.
• Managing Permit to Work Systems: Issuing permits and maintaining strict control procedures to ensure safe and compliant work environments.
• Stocking Essential Spares: Ensuring critical spare parts are readily available for the maintenance of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Documenting Maintenance Activities: Keeping detailed records of all tasks—whether on paper or digitally—to support transparency and compliance.
• Promoting Safe Working Practices: Preparing and following Method Statements and Risk Assessments for all activities to uphold health and safety standards.
• Overseeing Contractors: Supervising engineering subcontractors to ensure they meet contractual obligations and adhere to site protocols.

About You

• You bring proven expertise in mechanical and electrical systems, with a strong track record of diagnosing faults and carrying out repairs across large commercial properties.
• Your technical know-how ensures that building infrastructure runs smoothly and efficiently.
• Ideally, you’ve worked in environments where direct interaction with building managers and teams is part of the day-to-day.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Proven experience in maintenance of mechanical and electrical systems in large facilities.

Seniorities and Type

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Education
• Industries: Higher Education

Ready to make your mark at Ravensbourne? If you're a hands-on professional with a passion for keeping complex systems running at peak performance, apply via our website today.