Multiskilled Engineer

Building a sustainable tomorrow

BAM UK & Ireland are recruiting a Ventilation/Mechanically skilled Engineer to work in conjunction with our site-based Facilities Management staff at University Hospital Southampton. You will carry out planned maintenance

This is a full time role working 40 hours a week, Monday to Friday on a rotating early/late shift. One week in every three weeks you will be working a late shift 13:30 to 22:00.

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Carrying out planned preventative maintenance and complete the appropriate paperwork and reports.
Extensive knowledge and experience with planned and reactive maintenance of ventilation / mechanical equipment and associated electrics.
Have experience of ventilation /mechanical maintenance, testing & fault finding on a variety of equipment including, plumbing, boiler plant, ventilation, pumps, switchgear, controls, cables, small power and lighting.
Liaison and supervision of subcontractors in relation to method statement risk assessment and safe execution of works.
Ability to read, understand and diagnose faults utilising as-installed electrical drawings, as-installed schedules, contract specifications and equipment.
Identify spare parts to carry out repairs and order through appropriate channels, monitoring of stock related items.
Carry out planned and reactive maintenance of ventilation / mechanical plant in line with HTMs and SFG20.

Ensuring all tasks are completed within the contractual time scales.
Assisting other team members when required or as directed.
Proactively being involved with reducing energy consumption on site.
Undertake AP (vent) duties if required.

What’s in it for you?

• A challenging and continuously changing environment in a forward thinking organisation. In addition to an attractive salary and benefits package, we support further personal growth and development.
• BAM operates a flexible working policy.

What do you bring to the role?

Minimum 4 years’ experience as a ventilation / mechanical engineer, in a busy service environment.
HVAC qualifications would be an advantage.
Training in or experience of General H&S Regulations, carrying out the preparation of Risk Assessments for works within the site.
Must be experienced and self-motivated and able to identify concerns / defects without direction.
Reliable. (Through regular reviews of works attendance, attitude and competence).
Basic electrical , plumbing and mechanical experience.
Good communication and organisational skills.
Ability to use initiative in day to day duties.

Working a rotating shift, shift 1, 08:00 to 16:30 with 0.5hr lunch, shift 2, 13:30 to 22:00 with 0.5hr lunch. Current shift pattern Shift 1, Shift 1 Shift 2 rotating.
Be part of the on call roster, offering 24/7 support to site, typically 1 week in 6.
Assist in the fulfilment of health and safety responsibilities within the Hospital.
Provide general support duties.

Holiday cover for other colleagues on similar shift pattern.

Other reasonable requests when required.

About BAM

Building a sustainable tomorrow. That’s our mission and our promise at BAM. It’s how we engineer vital infrastructure and construct high-quality buildings as one of the largest construction companies in Europe.

We strive to create an environment where everybody feels welcome and valued. We’re on an exciting journey to employ the best talent to join us regardless of social background, race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.

The application process

BAM is committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment and onboarding process, so if at any time you feel we need to do something to make it more accessible to you, do not hesitate to speak with one of our team, and we will do our best to support you. Join us in making possible