Building Services Engineer
| Posting date: | 11 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | £25 to £40 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | PAYE or Umbrella |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 January 2026 |
| Location: | Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO3 5PU |
| Company: | Carbon60 |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | BBBH171824_1765450213 |
Summary
British Nationals Only
Carbon60 is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Building Services Engineer to join their dynamic client based in Portsmouth. As a Building Services Engineer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation and maintenance of the company's facilities.
This is a 12 month contract, your time will be split between both Portsmouth and Stevenage so you must be willing to travel. This role requires full SC Clearance.
As it is a contract position we have both PAYE and Umbrella rates available:
- Up to £29.89 per hour PAYE
- Up to £40.00 per hour Umbrella
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct regular, thorough site inspections of all building services and installations to ensure compliance with drawings, specifications, and industry regulations.
- Identify and document any defects, non-conformances, or deviations, and work collaboratively to resolve all issues.
- Maintain detailed site records, including daily logs, progress reports, and non-conformance reports.
- Verify the quality of materials and equipment used, ensuring they meet specified standards and are correctly installed.
- Act as a key liaison between the Technical Services, Building and construction, contractors, designers, and other stakeholders.
- Ensure all relevant handover documentation is accurate and complete to the required standard.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Exceptional attention to detail and strong observational skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, concise reports.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
- Proficient in reading and interpreting architectural and engineering drawings and specifications.
- Competence in using relevant software packages (e.g., Google OS, AutoCAD).
- A proactive, organised, and diplomatic approach.
- Full UK driving licence.
- Proven experience as a Building Services and buildings Clerk of Works, Site Inspector, or similar role.
- In-depth knowledge of building services systems (mechanical, electrical, buildings).
- Demonstrable experience in construction site management and quality control.
- Sound knowledge of relevant Building Regulations, British Standards, and Health & Safety legislation.
- A qualification in Building Services Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction, or a related discipline.
If you are interested in this role, please apply with an updated CV and one of our consultants will be in touch.
Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.