Building Engineer

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a permanent General Building Engineer to join our Ministry of Justice (MoJ) account in HMP Cardiff, Knox Rd, Cardiff CF24 0UG
. This role is based on-site.

The standard hours of work are 39 Hours (8am‑5pm with 1 hour lunch break, 1 in 3 weekend working 8am‑4pm and 15% shift allowance).

At Amey, we’re supporting our justice client, His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) by providing them with safe, clean and efficient prisons. By using our facilities management expertise, we help keep 60 secure premises across England and Wales running smoothly.

The General Building Engineer plays an important part in ensuring the planned and reactive maintenance work within the prisons is carried out in a safe, compliant and timely manner.

• Ensuring availability of critical parts for statutory tasks and managing remedial tasks in the CAFM system.
• Performing general and semi-skilled maintenance activities, including security systems like CCTV and alarms.
• Conducting monthly checks and tests of fire extinguisher equipment, fire hydrants, and hoses.
• Completing quarterly RCD testing and inspecting Misting Units.
• Maintaining fire doors and performing flushing and tap temperature tests as per water risk assessments.
• Undertaking monthly and annual emergency lighting checks.
• Checking and testing smoke vents as required.
• Carrying out any other duties as required.

Prison Security Clearance will be required (
Amey will support you through this process
).

• Fire;
  Door Maintenance, Extinguisher Maintenance and Alarm Core Points
• RCD
• Water Temperature Testing

Ideally you will be qualified in multiple areas of maintenance as outlined above with experience in general building maintenance. Experience working within a custodial environment with basic Health and Safety knowledge and exposure to building and system compliance would be desirable; we will provide the required development.

We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates.

If you have most but not all of these skills and experiences, we encourage you to apply, as we may be able to offer development or training to support you.

• Remuneration – Enjoy a competitive annual salary with the potential for yearly reviews to ensure you’re rewarded for your contributions.
• Career Growth – Shine in your career with advancement opportunities.
• Training Opportunities – Unlock your potential with comprehensive training, including fully funded leadership programmes tailored to your personal growth.
• Holidays – Enjoy at least 24 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and the opportunity to buy further days.
• Pension – Generous pension scheme, with extra contributions from Amey.
• Flexible benefits – Customise your benefits with options such as insurance benefits, Cycle2
  
  Work scheme and access to discounted gym membership.
• Exclusive Discounts – Access our online portal filled with discounts from leading retailers, healthcare services and more.
• Give Back to community – Two Social Impact Days each year, for volunteering and fundraising opportunities.
• Family friendly policies – for new parents or if you provide care for a dependant.
• Membership of our Affinity Networks – who connect, support and inspire diverse communities within Amey.

We are a leading provider of full life‑cycle engineering, operations, and decarbonisation solutions for transport infrastructure and complex facilities. Our purpose is to deliver sustainable infrastructure solutions that enhance life and protect our shared future. Every day our teams across the UK and internationally do truly important work shaping some of the most complex environments that impact generations to come.

At Amey we constantly evolve how we work to reflect the different needs and backgrounds of our employees. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. We believe everyone deserves an opportunity to shine.

As a disability‑confident leader, we’re proud to guarantee applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.

Please contact our recruitment team at  to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional support that you may require at any point during the recruitment process.

*** We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Please apply as soon as possible***