Facilities Engineer
Posted 6 Oct 2026
Advertised as “Senior Facilities Engineer”
BranchFactor Summary
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- Expected experience
- 5+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
- Employment
- On-Site
- Contract
- Full-time
No salary listed for this role.
Field of studyEngineering
Study levelBachelor's or higher
Company Description
ALTEN is a global engineering and technology consultancy operating across over 35 countries worldwide. We partner with industry leaders across sectors including Aeronautics, Aerospace, Defence, Naval, Automotive, Energy, Rail, IT and many more to deliver innovative engineering solutions that drive technological advancement & support sustainable transformation.
Our teams of passionate and agile engineers work on cutting-edge projects that shape the future of technology and sustainability. At ALTEN, we empower talented engineers to innovate, solve complex challenges, and deliver impactful solutions that build tomorrow’s world—today.
Join us and start building tomorrow’s world today!
Job Description
As a Senior Facilities Engineer, you will join our Hertfordshire team to support our activities within the pharmaceutical manufacturing and research sector.
You will play a key role in ensuring the reliable, compliant, and efficient operation of site-wide building services, utilities, and critical infrastructure across a complex pharmaceutical manufacturing, research, and commercial facility. Reporting to the Engineering Manager and supporting day-to-day operations, you will lead engineering activities, supervise contractors and engineers, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to maintain the highest standards of safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
- Location: Hertfordshire
- On Site: Full-time on site
- Clearance: Clearable
- Experience Level: Senior (5+ years experience)
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the supervision and coordination of engineering teams and specialist contractors delivering planned, reactive, and corrective maintenance activities
- Act as a primary technical contact for HVAC systems and business-critical building infrastructure
- Conduct equipment inspections and audits, identifying improvement opportunities and implementing corrective actions
- Review BMS and HVAC control systems to optimise plant performance and identify energy-saving opportunities
- Monitor equipment reliability and maintenance performance to ensure compliance with maintenance schedules and regulatory requirements
- Act as an Approved Person (Electrical HV/LV and/or Mechanical Pressure Systems) where authorised
- Support fault-finding, root cause investigations, and issue resolution activities
- Manage and supervise small works and engineering projects across the facility