Building Services Engineer - Central London (Electrical Bias)

Building Services Engineer

Central London

Summary

Acorn has spent over 40 years building a reputation as one of London and the South East’s most trusted engineering and compliance partners. When you join us, you’re not just stepping into another maintenance role, you’re joining a company that invests in its people, supports your development, and values the craft of quality engineering.

We deliver all our mechanical, electrical, and fabric services in‑house, which means you’ll be backed by a knowledgeable, experienced team who understand what you need to do your job well. You’ll never feel like just a number here.

You’ll be responsible for a cluster of six luxury sites across Central London, all within a short walking distance of one another. These include locations such as Fenchurch Street, Cornhill, Kingsway, Dover Street, and St James’s Place. This role is well suited to someone who enjoys working within high‑end buildings and engaging with premium clientele, where professionalism, presentation, and service excellence truly matter.

Package & Benefits

Location: Central London

Salary: up to £50,000

Hours: 41.25 Hours a week

Company Benefits

• Pension scheme
• Company Events
• Wellbeing Benefits – 24 hours turnaround GP appointment for the whole family
• 25 days holiday (not including bank holidays)

Responsibilities

• Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance across a small cluster of London sites
• Managing subcontractors and ensuring quality service delivery
• Building strong relationships on site and representing Acorn professionally
• Working closely with the Lead Engineer and Facilities Manager for smooth operations
• Completing clear, accurate documentation and maintaining site logbooks
• Attending call‑outs during working hours, with opportunities for weekend overtime

What You'll Bring

• Strong experience in testing and inspecting electrical installations, with the ability to identify faults accurately and ensure full compliance with current regulations.
• Strong knowledge of M&E building services, with confidence working across high‑end environments.
• Electrical qualifications (18th Edition) and a solid electrical bias.
• Mechanical understanding, including HVAC systems, boilers, air conditioning, controls, and ventilation.
• Sound knowledge of Health & Safety and Legionella control.
• A positive, reliable, and proactive approach, with pride in delivering a polished service to premium clientele.
• The ability to work independently while also contributing effectively as part of a close‑knit team.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, colour, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability

Need more info?

Dale will be happy to help!

dale.leer@acornlimited.co.uk