Fabric Engineer at Pareto Facilities Management Ltd in London, England, United Kingdom | USD30,000-30,000 | Kablio

Role

Description

fabric repair

preventive maintenance

inspections

trade work

cafm scheduling

contract management

The Fabric Engineer is responsible for maintaining, repairing and improving the building fabric – walls, floors, ceilings, fixtures, doors, windows and finishes – to ensure safety, presentation, regulatory compliance and suitability for use. The role covers both reactive urgent repairs and planned preventative maintenance, and may include overseeing small installations, refurbishments and contractor work.

Diagnose and repair urgent building fabric defects (e.g., cracks, leaks, damaged walls, floors, doors, windows).
Perform planned preventative maintenance on walls, ceilings, floors, fixtures and finishes.
Conduct regular inspections of fabric components, report issues and implement repair strategies.
Carry out carpentry, joinery, painting & decorating, plastering, tiling, flooring, ironmongery and door/window fitting.
Execute minor plumbing, drainage and sealant work as required.
Ensure all work complies with health and safety, fire safety and building regulations.
Maintain accurate records of inspections, work performed, materials used and risk assessments.
Communicate with occupants, clients and internal teams to respond to maintenance requests and provide updates.
Manage small contracts and coordinate external contractors, overseeing quality, safety and timely delivery.
Record and schedule tasks using CAFM systems, including out‑of‑hours emergency repairs when on‑call.

Requirements

carpentry

plastering

fire safety

cafm

nvq

problem solving

Applicants must have proven experience in building fabric maintenance, competence across multiple trades such as carpentry, joinery, plastering, painting/decorating and tiling, strong diagnostic and problem‑solving skills, solid knowledge of health & safety, fire safety and building regulations, and excellent oral and written communication. Self‑motivation and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team are essential.

Desirable qualifications include NVQ/City & Guilds trade certifications, specialist certifications (e.g., fire‑door, asbestos awareness), experience with CAFM systems, prior facilities‑management or regulated‑environment experience, contractor supervision experience, and a full UK driving licence.