What you’ll be doing
Join the Parliamentary Maintenance Services Team (PMST) as an Engineers Control Technical Officer and play a key role in maintaining the essential building services that support the day‑to‑day operation of the UK Parliament. Working across one of the world’s most iconic and historic estates, you will provide technical support, coordinate reactive maintenance, oversee contractors, and help ensure critical systems remain safe, compliant and operational. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a unique environment where no two days are the same, with access to excellent training, ongoing development and the chance to make a real impact on the operation and preservation of the Parliamentary Estate. Find out more about working at the House of Commons.
Why Join us?
- Generous annual leave starting at 30 days and increasing to 35 after one full working year.
- Enrolment in the excellent Civil Service pension scheme with an average employer contribution of 27%.
- Flexible working options that help you find a balance including enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental and adoption leave, caring leave and alternative working patterns.
Shift Work
The average gross working hours for this role are 43 hours 15 minutes per week (37 net hours, plus a 15‑minute handover per shift). You will work a 12‑hour rotating shift pattern across a 28‑day rota. A 30% shift disturbance allowance is payable in addition to basic salary. This reflects the specialist nature of the role and the contractual requirement to work a 24/7, 365‑day operation, including weekends and bank holidays. The allowance is attached to the role, not the individual.
What we’re looking for
- Hold a Level 3 qualification in a Building Services or related discipline.
- Build your technical knowledge of building services, interpreting engineering data and using IT systems to support maintenance activities.
- Develop your understanding of health and safety legislation while helping maintain safe and resilient building services across the Parliamentary Estate.
- Strengthen your planning and organisational skills, balancing priorities in a fast‑paced operational environment.
- Grow your communication and stakeholder management skills, working collaboratively with colleagues, contractors and a wide range of teams across Parliament.
How to Apply
- Submit a CV and supporting statement with a 500‑word limit.
- Anonymise your application by removing any identifiable factors from your CV or supporting statement.
- Please note that most job offers will be made at the minimum of the salary range, other than in exceptional circumstances. The vacancy may close before the stated closing date if a high volume of applications is received.
Additional Information
We may close the vacancy prior to the closing date stated due to a high volume of applications. This role is currently open and not expired.
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