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Building services engineers are responsible for the design, installation and maintenance of all kinds of systems in new and existing buildings, including:
Building services engineers use environmentally friendly technologies to ensure that energy is used efficiently and that greenhouse gas emissions are reduced.
Engineers usually work normal office hours. Most jobs are office based but involve regular site visits, including travel in the UK and overseas.
Salaries range from around £20,000 to over £70,000 a year. Building services engineers should:
Employers include design consultancies, major building contractors, building services contractors and manufacturers of equipment such as lifts. There are also opportunities with large stores, local authorities, government departments, hospitals, factories and power stations. Jobs are available throughout the UK and there is a severe shortage of qualified engineers in this field.
Entry is usually with a degree in a relevant subject, such as building services engineering, environmental engineering, building design engineering or architectural engineering. After graduation, a period of initial professional development is required before a candidate can obtain professional engineering status. Adult entry is possible.
Promotion can be very rapid. Building services engineers usually progress by taking on more managerial responsibility. Some experienced engineers form their own companies, or move into teaching or research. There are also opportunities to work abroad.
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