Building Services Engineer (12-month FTC)

Job TitleBuilding Services Engineer (12-month FTC) DepartmentFacilities Management-BG-UK Overview of DepartmentFacilities Management provide a number of support services to Baillie Gifford. This includes managing the day to day running of our offices and ensuring a comfortable and appropriate working environment for staff, as well as managing existing office leases and considering future requirements. The department are also responsible for the Health and Safety of all employees and visitors within our premises. Purpose of RoleTo support the Hard services function, providing hands on technical support to existing Facilities Maintenance Assistants. Accountable for daily operations aligned to the technical service side of the Facilities Management department. To ensure that all aspects of building services and associated maintenance activity is carried out in line with associated frameworks as well as supporting conditional maintenance activity. ResponsibilitiesThe position of Building Services Engineer is fast-paced and no two days are the same, responsibilities include the following (not limited to): Acting as part of the duty engineers team you will be responsible for the effective management of building services systems in line with SFG20 framework. You will be responsible for 99.99% building services system uptime for a SMART ready property based in Edinburgh. Reactive maintenance activity with a focus on first-fix attendance. Provide subject matter expert advice on Building Services-specific issues and queries. Providing electrical installation support from new sockets, data points, containment, and new light fittings within commercial environments and domestic-style areas. Carrying out technical tasks and routine maintenance activity for other BG sites. Supporting on-site small to medium-size refurb works. Involvement in significant events throughout the year, e.g., shutdowns, blackout testing, critical plant testing and maintenance. Your Knowledge and Experience Good operational understanding of building services systems i.e. MEP, Fire life Safety HVAC, Lighting Controls. Technical competence to carry out fault finding on building services systems. Experience in Contractor management Experience and understanding of Engineering Health & Safety and permit-to-work systems. Experience and management of building services head end systems i.e., BMS, EPMS, Lighting controls, fire dampers. Ability to read & understand construction & engineering drawings. Fabric maintenance understanding and ability to fix minor defects. Candidates must have a strong understanding of Engineering, Building Services and H&S regulations. Experience of being involved with duty engineer type roles/rota. Qualifications Recognised Building Services trade - Plumbing, Heating, Electrician, HVAC Recognised Electrical Certification - BSth Edition Amendment 2 Recognised H&S qualification (IOSH Managing Safely - Preferable) Electrical Authorised Person Training (Preferable) T he Type of Candidate that we're looking for By nature, you're a team player who enjoys working with a broad range of colleagues and external contractors, building rapport and trust based relationships with ease. You have a strong eye for detail and a methodical, logic based approach, energised through finding solutions for complex technical issues. Critical Skills Adaptability Enabling others Openness & discernment Systems thinking Team workingDue to the nature of the role, this position is office based. This role will form part of the Duty Engineer shift rota that is required to manage all Hard Services activity within the our properties. Overtime will also be available and required. Closing DateDecember 15, 2025 At Baillie Gifford we are committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful culture in which each of our colleagues can thrive and develop. We believe that our clients are best served by a diverse workforce with the experiences, ideas and perspectives that this brings. If you are currently working at Baillie Gifford as an employee or contractor please apply to this job from the firm's Workday internal career site.Baillie Gifford is an independent, private partnership, which allows us to focus entirely on our clients and their investments. It helps our stability, motivation and culture and enables us to take a long-term view on all that we do, including staff development, client relationships and investing.And just like with our investments, we're good at spotting potential in our employees. Join us and we'll actively support you to explore the possibilities of your career and interests. We'll give you on-going training and development, all to ensure you have valuable opportunities to grow your unique talents and pursue your goals. We're also incredibly committed to the wellbeing of our employees.This is just a taste of our culture. One that was created by the partners who own and will work with you every day in the firm. People who are always on hand to hear your ideas and suggestions of how to make Baillie Gifford an even better place to be.So, if this sounds like somewhere you could realise your full potential, then our next investment could be you.If you have any questions or issues regarding your application, please contact us at more detail on careers at Baillie Gifford visit our careers site at:This page hosts our regular vacancies - to view our graduate and internship vacancies follow this