Assistant Building Services Technician

Join our organisation, where we have a huge variety of projects on-the-go at any one time. So when you start this role with us, it could take your career wherever your interests lie. You'll find everyone here is willing to pitch in and help because we all want you to succeed, and we're ready to help you grow.

When it comes to living your life, we want you to get the most out of it. So talk to us about all our flexible and remote working policies that can support your personal priorities. Also, ask us about some of our recent pledges for Women's Equality, as well as being a 'Disability Confident' and 'Inclusive Employer.'
Join us as an Assistant Building Services Engineer and collaborate with diverse, talented colleagues who want you to succeed and are ready to help you grow. You'll get involved in every aspect of building services engineering, from our Transformational Programmes for UK critical national infrastructure to our Decarbonomics projects accelerating clients globally on their pathway to net zero. We'll enable you to advance your career in the direction that interests you across buildings & places, energy, water, transportation, security & defence. Your career development means a lot to us, so you'll enjoy first-class training backed by the CIBSE to support your progression and route to chartership.

Your purpose:

• The individual will work closely within the Building Services team to support the offering of M&E design and surveying services.
• Assisting with preparation of design calculations utilising both industry standard software and spreadsheets.
• Produce tender documentation to include drawings, specifications, risk assessments and pricing schedules.
• Carry out site surveys and complete feasibility reports and budget costs.
• Accompany Senior Engineers to client/design team meetings, recording minutes.
• Understand and work in accordance with regulations, standards, and guidance, including Building Regulations, British Standards and CIBSE guidance.
• Maintain service quality standards and a culture of continuous improvement and constructive expertise.
• Participate in relevant internal/external training initiatives.
• Keep abreast of industry issues and developments in best practice, in particular focusing on Net Zero initiatives and low carbon technologies.
• Communicate and interact with others coherently, in accordance with the organisation's values.

What you can bring:
The ideal candidate will show:

• A passion for working in a consultancy environment.
• Demonstration of equality, diversity, and inclusion in everything you do.
• A desire to work collaboratively with a curious approach, challenging yourself to find new solutions, whilst also adhering to industry regulations, standards, and guidance.
• Enthusiasm and drive to develop your skillset and seek out development opportunities within a supportive team.
• Motivation to achieve professional accreditation (where applicable).
• Comfortable to embrace agile ways of working and learning new technologies.

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What we offer? 

AtkinsRéalis recognise that there are many well qualified people who are looking to further their career, but who cannot commit to full time employment. We support flexible working arrangements and are interested to discuss how we can accommodate individual requirements.  As part of this commitment, we understand the need for a diverse and flexible workforce, where a work-life balance is important. So, by default AtkinsRéalis offers flexible working, where there is no fixed 9 ‘till 5, no need for a 5-day week, no requirement for a full-time contract, and no requirement to spend all your working time in the office. 

Rewards and Benefits: 

We offer a competitive salary that is regularly tested against other consultants with a default 25-days leave each year plus bank holidays and options to buy some or sell of that leave. Salary and benefits will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. 

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Training: 

AtkinsRéalis is committed to developing its people both personally and professionally. Our colleagues have the advantage of access to a high ranging training portfolio and development activities designed to help make the best of individual’s abilities and talents. We also actively support staff in achieving corporate membership of relevant institutions. 

Additional Information: 

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance.  If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance. 

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability. 

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