Building Services Engineer – Multi-Skilled

The Property & Facilities team at Edinburgh Napier University brings together expertise across a range of essential areas, including estate management, sustainability, facilities services, security, cleaning, logistics, print, catering, conference management, and student accommodation. Our Asset Management team oversee building maintenance, space allocation, and long-term planning for renovations or new projects and as part of this team, we are now recruiting for the recently created role of Building Systems Engineer , who will take responsibility for the optimal performance, reliability, and integration of all Building Management Systems (BMS), lighting controls, electrical infrastructure and other associated systems across the universities portfolio. The Role: As Building Systems Engineer, you will have the opportunity to use your electrical background and experience of installation and addressing, fault finding and programming of systems, to take responsibility for all associated maintenance programmes for site electrical and building management systems. Equally, as someone who enjoys a challenge, this post will give you remit to investigate repeated failures/problems/faults and resolve them with the Asset Management team, identifying systems upgrades and managing associated electrical systems installations and upgrades, as well as leading the design and implementation of energy reduction strategies to ensure optimal energy efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and technical performance in alignment with the University’s operational and sustainability goals. This is a varied and rewarding role that offers good work life balance, team camaraderie and an excellent benefits package. A recognised electrical qualification or equivalent relevant experience. Ability to integrate BMS with other building systems. Experience of installation and addressing, fault finding and programming of systems. Benefits we offer: 41 days annual leave, generous pension scheme (17.6%), flexible working and professional development opportunities. Additional information: Salary: £37,694 – £46,049 p/a (depending on experience) Contract: Permanent, Full Time 35 hrs/wk Apply by: 16th July 2026 Interviews: Week commencing 27 th July 2026 On this occasion, the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship or visa support for this role. The University holds Disability Confident, Carer Positive and Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champion status. xkybehq We are a flexible Employer….