Building Service Engineer

Role: Building Service Engineer

Location: London (with occasional travel to other sites as/when required)

Salary: Competitive Salary plus benefits

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Monday to Friday: 9am to 5pm (35 hours per week)

First Port, are on an ambitious journey to redefine excellence in UK residential property management. We are committed to elevating and resetting industry standards to be the most trusted and professional residential property management company.

By joining us as a Building Services Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in achieving our vision:

• Impactful Work: You will directly support First Port’s mission to elevate industry standards and provide an exceptional service to our customers.
• Professional Growth: With access to accredited training and development programmes, you will be empowered to reach your potential.
• Supportive Environment: We foster a culture where collaboration and innovation thrive, ensuring you feel valued and supported every step of the way.
• A Future of Opportunity: Be part of a forward-thinking organisation that is shaping the future of residential property management in the UK.

• Collaborative: We work together, combining expertise to deliver outstanding outcomes for our customers
• Consistent: We deliver dependable results, building trust with customers and colleagues.
• Simple: We simplify the complex, ensuring our financial processes are straightforward and understood.
• Clear: We communicate with clarity, making information accessible and transparent to all stakeholders.

As a Building Service Engineer, you will join our team at a leading property managing agent. This role will play a pivotal part in supporting our strategic and operational response to the Energy Act implications for assets connected to Heat Networks, before broadening focus to the wider portfolio of high‑risk residential buildings.

The successful candidate will bring strong mechanical and electrical (M&E) engineering expertise, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders to ensure compliance, operational efficiency, and robust supplier engagement.

This role provides oversight aligned with the Heat Network Technical Assurance Scheme (HNTAS) – Milestone 2 requirements for existing buildings.

This role reports to the Technical Manager – Energy and is part of a central technical team supporting operational excellence across the UK.

• Lead the review, assessment, and implementation of requirements arising from the Energy Act as they relate to Heat Network assets.
• Provide technical oversight of plant condition, metering, performance, and compliance obligations.
• Support the documentation, reporting, and assurance activities required to meet HNTAS Milestone 2 for existing properties.

• Undertake M&E‑focused evaluations of key building assets within high‑risk residential settings.
• Develop recommendations to improve safety, resilience, and compliance across building services.
• Work with property managers, building safety teams, and specialist consultants to prioritise remedial or improvement works.

• Act as a subject matter expert for M&E systems across the asset portfolio.
• Provide clear, accessible technical advice to non‑technical colleagues, residents, and suppliers.
• Coordinate with external contractors to ensure service quality, performance, and contractual compliance.

• Support the development of asset improvement plans, maintenance strategies, and operational standards.
• Contribute to internal processes that enhance building performance, energy efficiency, and resident experience.
• Ensure accurate record keeping, documentation, and reporting across all assigned assets.

• HNC or HND qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of building M&E…