Building Services Engineer | DSTL

Who we are

VIVO provides facilities management and accommodation maintenance for the UK military and its partners. VIVO embodies both experience and innovation.

What we do

We put our Customers and Families First. They are the driving force behind everything we do. We drive forward improvements for them to ensure the service they receive, whether reactive repairs or a major project, is completed safely and on time. In order to achieve this, we have 4 core values: open, caring, agile and collaborative. These are at the heart of everything we do.

Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Location: Porton Down, Salisbury (with travel to Portsdown West once or twice a month)
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday with opportunities for overtime and potential for On Call
Salary: £48,000 to £52,000 dependent on experience

Are you ready to take charge of high-risk, mission-critical engineering systems that keep some of the UK’s most important facilities running safely and efficiently?

We are seeking a Building Services Engineer (Electrical) to join our VIVO Technical Services team, providing expert leadership across electrical engineering, compliance, and safety. This is a unique opportunity to step into a role where your expertise will directly impact the security, compliance, and efficiency of complex MOD estates.

As the customer focal point and Qualified Supervisor (QS), you will ensure all electrical installations and maintenance meet BS7671, BS5266, and NIC/EIC standards, while also acting as an Authorised Person (HV & LV). This isn’t just a technical role—it’s a leadership position where you’ll guide teams, audit compliance, and drive continuous improvement.

What you’ll do

In this role, you will lead, supervise, and inspire our electrical engineering team and sub-contractors, overseeing inspection, testing, and maintenance in line with BS7671 and BS5266 standards. You will take ownership of compliance and governance to NIC/EIC accredited standards, ensuring statutory excellence.

You will provide assurance, audits, and professional technical advice on electrical safety systems and act as an Authorised Person (HV/LV), controlling high-risk engineering activities. Supporting planned and reactive maintenance will also form part of your responsibilities, ensuring that work is completed to the highest standards. Alongside this, you will build strong working relationships with MOD stakeholders, the Defence Infrastructure Organisation, and compliance authorities.

What we’re looking for

We are looking for someone who thrives in high-stakes environments, with a proactive mindset and the confidence to lead from the front.

You will be qualified to the 18th Edition with C&G 2391 (Inspection & Testing), and hold NVQ L3 in Electrical Installations or equivalent (ECS Approved Electrician status). You must have previous experience as an Electrical Qualified Supervisor (QS) with strong knowledge of BS7671, BS5266, and NIC/EIC accreditation requirements. Experience as an Authorised Person (HV & LV) under JSP 375 is essential, and you must be a UK National with eligibility for SC Clearance.

It would be advantageous if you also hold CompEx certifications (Ex01–06, Ex12, Ex14) and have E&I inspection experience in the oil, gas, or chemical industries. Additional fire safety or health and safety management training (SMSTS or equivalent), as well as proven leadership skills, would further strengthen your application.

Due to the nature of this role, you must be a UK National, over 18, and able to obtain and maintain SC Clearance.

We offer;

• Company van & fuel card
• Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• 25 Days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Volunteer leave
• One paid professional subscription
• Life Assurance Policy
• Employee discount and reward schemes
• Interesting, varied, and enjoyable work
• A company that recognises your contribution
• Training opportunities and qualifications within a supportive environment to ensure career progression

VIVO Defence Services

The role you have applied for is with VIVO Defence Services, a joint venture between Serco and EQUANS. By applying for this role, please be aware that information contained within your CV may be shared between VIVO Defence Services, Serco and EQUANS during the recruitment process.

At VIVO, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. Therefore, we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool.

We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working and operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas. We are proudly a Disability Confident Leader. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview.