The Vacancy Resident Engineer - Kingston Upon Thames Location: Kingston Upon Thames Employer: Wates Property Services (WPS) Contract: Full-time, Permanent Sector: Facilities Management / Engineering Services Wates Property Services is seeking a dedicated Resident Engineer to join our team delivering hard FM services for a prestigious JLL-managed site in Kingston Upon Thames. This is a hands-on role ideal for a proactive and customer-focused professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across the site, ensuring minimal disruption to building users.
• Respond promptly to helpdesk requests and resolve issues efficiently.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and company procedures.
• Liaise with site stakeholders and the Technical Supervisor to maintain high service standards.
• Support sustainability and energy-saving initiatives in line with JLL's ESG goals.
• Maintain accurate records of work completed and materials used.

What We're Looking For: Essential:

• Experience in delivering hard M&E services in a commercial or corporate environment.
• Strong understanding of building services and maintenance practices.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Desirable:

• Experience with CAFM systems (e.g., Concept).
• Health & Safety training (IOSH or equivalent).
• Familiarity with sustainability technologies and ESG practices.

Qualifications:

• Trade-related qualification (Electrical or Mechanical).
• 18th Edition (for electrical candidates).
• Asbestos Awareness or Duty to Manage certification.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a respected FM team supporting a global client.
• Opportunity to work on a high-profile site with long-term career prospects.
• Competitive salary, training, and development opportunities

Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre-employment checks. To learn more about the checks included in this process, please click on the following link: National Security Vetting Work for Wates Wates is one of the UK's leading family-owned development, building and property maintenance companies. Founded over 125 years ago, we have a proud legacy in the built environment. We are driven by our purpose, 'reimagining places for people to thrive' and our three promises:

• Thriving places - working with customers, partners and communities to create places that are more sustainable, inclusive, and full of opportunity.
• Thriving planet - protecting nature and taking action on climate change by collaborating and innovating with our partners.
• Thriving people - creating opportunities and relationships so that everyone who works for and with us feels included, invested in and treated with care.

We are proud to be recognised as Gold Investors in People and as a Disability Confident employer. We also ensure that our recruitment processes do not treat anyone less favourably due to an offending background.