Fabric Engineer (Plumbing)

Title: Fabric Engineer (Plumbing) Location: London, GBR / On-site Employment: Full time

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Fabric Engineer Site Role

A Fabric Engineer is a facilities maintenance professional responsible for the upkeep, repair, and maintenance of a building's physical structure and systems. This is a hands-on, site-based position focused on ensuring building infrastructure operates safely and efficiently.

Core Responsibilities

The role typically involves maintaining building fabric and mechanical/electrical systems including HVAC equipment, plumbing, electrical installations, fire safety systems, and general building structure. Day-to-day duties include conducting planned preventative maintenance, responding to reactive maintenance requests, diagnosing faults, performing repairs, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

Key Skills and Qualifications

Most fabric engineers need relevant technical qualifications (City & Guilds, NVQ, or equivalent in building services, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical trades), several years of hands-on maintenance experience, and strong problem-solving abilities. Knowledge of building management systems, electrical and plumbing systems, and health and safety regulations is essential. Many positions require specific certifications depending on the systems maintained.

Work Environment

This is typically a site-based role within commercial buildings, corporate offices, industrial facilities, retail spaces, or residential complexes. The work involves physical activity, working at heights, in plant rooms, and across various building locations. Hours may include on-call responsibilities or shift work depending on facility requirements.

Location: On-site – London, GBR

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!