Senior Building Services Engineer

Job Title: Senior Building Services Engineer Location: East London Hours: 36 Salary: £50,585 - £58,358 Contract Type: Permanent Waltham Forest College has been rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted following its most recent inspection and has distinguished itself as one of only a small number of General Further Education Colleges across the country to achieve the prestigious ‘Outstanding’ rating. Waltham Forest College has been named one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025, a testament to its exceptional employee experience and organisational culture. Survey results revealed staff engagement and confidence in leadership to be significantly above the national average, underlining the College’s focus on wellbeing, inclusivity, and professional growth. Ranked in the top 5% of GFE colleges nationally for student achievement, Waltham Forest College continues to be an aspirational destination for learners. With state-of-the-art industry-standard facilities, a dedicated and expert teaching team, and a strong network of employer partnerships, the College ensures students are future-ready and equipped for success. We are expanding our Estates team and looking for someone who will lead the safe, compliant and efficient operation of the College's mechanical and electrical building services across the campus, acting as the technical authority for M&E and the designated Authorised Person for nominated statutory compliance regimes. The postholder is responsible for the day-to-day leadership of the building services function, the line management of the Building Services Engineer, and for driving the College's sustainability and carbon reduction agenda in partnership with the Deputy Head of Estates, Projects & Sustainability, in support of the Climate Action Group targets and route to net zero. You will have served a recognised Electrical, Mechanical or Plumbing apprenticeship with relevant level 4 or HNC qualification or equivalent along with substantial experience in a building