Building Services Engineer

Why LNER?

Our vision is to be the most loved, progressive and responsible way to travel for generations to come, and we're looking for the people who can deliver this, every day.

Since we took over the East Coast route, we've been changing the face of travel. Our new fleet of Azuma trains are delivering faster journey times, more space, comfort and greater reliability. Our exciting plans to embrace new ideas, experiences, backgrounds and ambitions make this the ideal time to join. We were the first and are currently the only franchised rail operator to achieve customer numbers back to pre-pandemic levels and we are leading the charge to transform rail through digital and customer focused innovation.

Bringing passion. Being bold. Always caring. Owning it. They're the values that make us LNER.

Are you on board?

What you'll be doing.

As our Building Services Engineer you will be responsible for the strategic and day to day management and maintenance of all LNER Mechanical and Electrical Property Assets. This will include: asbestos management, utilities supplies, telecoms, lifts, lighting, fire safety and protection and HVAC.

Every day will be different and exciting due to the varied elements of the role:

• You'll be ensuring LNER is meeting statutory compliance and working with internal and external responsible parties ensuring everyone is adhering to the Railway industry standards.
• You'll be carrying out assessments and inspections to inform the Station Asset Management Delivery plan for planned future renewals.
• Acting in an advisory capacity to the wider Estates Team and other internal stakeholders for schemes with an M & E specification, reviewing the impact on existing Assets and future maintenance, together with identifying opportunities for efficiencies and deploying best practice.
• Acting as professional consultee and approver for M & E related works applications for Estates Consent within the set SLA's.
• When needed, you'll take forward M & E related projects/renewals taking the lead for the scheme, preparing specifications for tender, tender reviews, project delivery and close out.
• You'll prepare and assist with business cases where applicable for Capex funded related schemes.

As the Building Services Engineer, you'll be the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all Building Services related activity, including adherence to and review of, as required, LNER's Safety Management System (SMS). Knowledge is key so you will have to Keep up to date with best practice and industry hot topics & legislation as you will be responsible for Contract Management duties directly and as part of a wider team for a variety of role-related activity, including Facilities Management.

What you'll need:

• A good awareness of design, construction, operation, maintenance and assessment of Mechanical and Electrical systems.
• The ability to produce technical documentation so technical drawing skills would be desirable along with good IT skills.
• Possess experience of applying engineering procedures in accordance to relevant standards and legislation, enabling the safe delivery of reliability tasks
• Be qualified to degree level or equivalent in relevant subject matter
• Although not essential having relevant Railway industry experience and an understanding of railways standards would be of benefit.
• Have the ability to work in complex operational environments
• Excellent knowledge of relevant legislation
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• An eye for details and good design competencies
• Contract Management experience
• The ability to work well as part of a team and on your own

What you'll get:

• Free travel on LNER + 75% off other companies' tickets (for you & dependents)
• Discounted international train tickets (after one year's service)
• 50% discount on LNER tickets for friends & family
• Generous pension scheme
• Annual cycle to work schemes
• Discount, savings and cashback scheme from top retailers
• Health & wellbeing schemes and discounts
• Host of training opportunities to help further your career
• Rewards & awards to recognise when you shine

What we believe:

To be the most loved, progressive and responsible train operating company, we must make a meaningful difference – always doing what's right for our customers, our people, the communities and destinations we serve, the future of the industry we lead and the environment we cherish.

We know that our people are the beating heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an inclusive, engaged culture that supports everyone at every stage of their journey – and ensures that when you're at LNER, you can always be you. No wonder most people never want to leave!