The overall aim of facilities maintenance engineering is to ensure that routine facility utility processes are carried out in the safest, most time efficient and cost-effective way possible. Facilities Engineers achieve this through review and modification of existing processes, as well as design and implementation of new procedures or improvements.

A Facilities Engineer can have direct responsibility for a range of facility infrastructure needs – such as HVAC, electrical engineering, Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS), energy, maintenance and civil engineering. As well as the day-to-day running of the facility, a Facilities Engineer may have budgetary responsibilities and duties around optimizing operational efficiency. Facilities engineer may also be involved in the development of new facilities, planning and implementing the facility infrastructure and utility systems. All tasks performed by Facilities Engineers will be in strict accordance with any internal policies and SOPs as well as any relevant external regulations.

 

To ensure full compliance, maintaining accurate documentation for their tasks is an important part of the role. In this role, individuals will be required to work closely with other specialists to ensure the smooth running of the facility.