Building Services Officer

We’re looking for 2 practical, results-orientated, and safety-conscious Building Services Officer to join our team and help ensure our properties are safe, compliant, and well-maintained. In this role, you’ll support the Building Services Manager and work closely with Housing Management and on-site teams to deliver a proactive maintenance service. You’ll coordinate inspections, manage contractors, and oversee health and safety compliance, while promoting energy efficiency and supporting adaptations for vulnerable residents. This is a hands-on role where your technical knowledge and people skills will help improve building performance and resident satisfaction across our sites.

What you’ll do

As a Building Services Officer, you’ll plan and oversee inspections, log and resolve repair requests, and coordinate contractor activity. You’ll ensure compliance with health and safety legislation, manage cyclical maintenance programmes, and support capital investment planning. You’ll monitor contractor performance, manage budgets, and report on progress. You’ll also respond to resident concerns, collaborate with internal teams, and act as a central liaison for building safety and maintenance issues. Your role will be key in driving continuous improvement and ensuring our buildings meet the highest standards.

You will be required to attend the office a minimum of 2 days per week.

What you’ll need

• A degree, diploma or equivalent in Building Studies, Facilities Management, Surveying, Engineering or a related field.
• Practical experience in building services, with a strong understanding of building systems and compliance.
• Excellent project management and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and deliver results.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with residents, colleagues and contractors.
• Proficiency in office software and maintenance platforms such as P360 and Plentific.

Why Join Us?

When you join Peabody, you’re joining a team guided by our values, Be Kind, Do the Right Thing, Love New Ideas, Celebrate Diversity, Keep Our Promises, and Pull Together. We believe in creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, included, and empowered.

What We Offer

• 30 days’ annual holiday, plus bank holidays
• two additional paid volunteering days each year
• flexible benefits scheme, including family friendly benefits and access to a discount portal
• 4 x salary life assurance
• up to 10% pension contribution

If this sounds like we are right for you and you’d love to be part of Peabody, we’d like to hear from you. Please apply now by submitting an anonymised CV and a short statement explaining why you’re the perfect fit for this role.

If you have any questions about this role, please email Talent Specialist, Chloe Singleton at chloe.singleton@peabody.org.uk

Interviews will be taking place Wednesday 3rd December

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

PLEASE NOTE: As an employer, Peabody does not provide sponsorship as a licenced UK employer.