Building Services Engineer

Winchester College has an exciting opportunity to appoint a Building Services Engineer (BSE) starting as soon as possible. The school has in its care an extraordinary range of buildings from chapels and classrooms to a swimming pool and science laboratories; from 14th – 21st centuries. The list includes 11 Boarding Houses and over 100 staff houses. This built environment is maintained and improved by the Works Department. Under the direction of the Estate Bursar, who also manages the capital projects, The Works Manager has a staff of about 25 operatives and is supported by a small office team including a Re-active Maintenance Supervisor. Members of staff have a great affection for the school and 18 of its number have worked her for over 10 years. Combined with this affection, their exemplary skills produce a comprehensive and reliable service to the school community The department operates out of purpose-built facility in Normal Road. The building, completed in 2022, includes a well-equipped joinery workshop. Responsibilities of Building Services Engineer The following summary of duties is not an exhaustive list but is intended to help the successful applicant in their understanding of the breadth of responsibilities expected. These include: On a day-to-day basis this will involve maintenance on a wide range of electrical, mechanical and electronic equipment, on both a reactive and preventative basis. Complete PPM and compliance tasks in line with the yearly programme to HVAC equipment including servicing and replacing Motors, Valves, Controls, pumps, life safety systems, plumbing and electrical tasks and water Hygiene. To provide technical support to the management team on all electrical, mechanical, and electronic equipment including existing and proposed designs, parts, components, and installation. Key Responsibilities Undertake planned or reactive maintenance work on college service assets ensuring optimum serviceability which meets both customers agreed servic