MEP Services
SES Engineering Services is one of the top MEP partners in the UK. We deliver for a wide range of customers, and our team has the best technical experts in the industry.
SES Engineering Services is one of the top MEP partners in the UK. We deliver for a wide range of customers, and our team has the best technical experts in the industry.
THE BEST PLACE TO DEVELOP YOUR CAREER
We’re a £300m MEP business in the top five MEP contractors in the UK. We’ve also got the strength and proven track record of the Wates Group behind us. You’ll be joining a brilliant team, in a successful firm with a proven track record.
SES currently delivers MEP works and installed delivery. We also have an internal off-site manufacturing business called PRISM, and an internal drylining business. Our technical specialists in areas such as smart buildings, building performance, and digital engineering are based at our Technical Excellence Centre.
You’ll find a huge range of development and progression opportunities here, including in specialist areas like smart buildings and business performance. SES is also the first in the business to have a matrix that clearly outlines key routes to the top. You won’t find a better place to build your career.
OUR PEOPLE THRIVE
Whether you have sector experience, fancy a career change, or are returning to work after a break, we’d love to hear from you.
Our success is driven by our people. We’re looking for higher level expertise with a real focus on technical innovation. We want people who can bring in bright ideas to help us keep up with the market. if you’re from outside the sector, the transferrable skills we’re after include project management and leadership. We want to broaden our intake from other industries, particularly in areas like tech. That way we’ll have the right competence in the business at all levels.
TESTIMONIALS
Strategy & Integration Lead
"I joined Wates over 10 years ago, this was the start of my transformative career journey. Collaborating with a wealth of talent from diverse backgrounds across the group, I have further enhanced my experiences and applied my skills to drive our business’s performance. With a growth mindset, I have diversified my career path leading to my current role as Strategy and Integration Lead for SES. I also engage in initiatives I am passionate about including championing our Wates Women’s & Allies Network and offering mentorship to SME’s – a few of many internal initiatives to our group has to offer.”
CAREERS IN MEP
Mobile Engineer (Fabric)
Location: Leeds
Job Type: Engineering
Application Deadline: 11-07-2025
MOBILE ENGINEER (FABRIC)Here at Wates, we have a fantastic opportunity for a Mobile Engineer with a Fabric Bias to join our dedicated mobile team supporting our client based in Leeds, Yorkshire. The main objective is for you to carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and Reactive Maintenance in accordance with the contract requirements. To be successful in this role, you will ideally have the following: • Knowledge of mechanical and building services maintenance • Previous FM experience managing multiple sites • Strong previous experience • A qualification such as NVQ or City & Guilds. • Good knowledge of a plant room and day to day building maintenance Key Accountabilities will include: • Ensure all works are delivered in guidance of the legislation and contractual obligations and in accordance with Industry legislation• Utilise CAFM/PDA technology for real time job updates, and provide detailed/comprehensive reports on works delivered • To respond in a prompt and effective manner to all reactive maintenance issues and help desk requests associated with the mechanical systems • To respond to call outs and cover breakdowns and emergencies associated with the mechanical services aspects of the contract as required. WHAT WE OFFER Competitive salary, plus performance related reviews, opportunities for growth and advancement within the team Van, Extensive corporate benefits including, Pension, Health and Wellness programme, 22 days holidays + bank holidays and much more… Excellent range of learning and development activity to support your career progression. Industry leading family leave benefits to included 26 weeks fully paid maternity, 12 weeks fully paid paternity. To find out more about LIFE AT WATES please click on the following link https://www.wates.co.uk/careers/ Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre-employment checks.
Mobile Engineer (Water Hygiene)
Location: Leeds
Job Type: Engineering
Application Deadline: 11-07-2025
MOBILE ENGINEER (WATER HYGIENE)Here at Wates, we have a fantastic opportunity for a Mobile Engineer to join our dedicated mobile team supporting our client based in Leeds, Yorkshire. The main objective is for you to carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and Reactive Maintenance in accordance with the contract requirements. To be successful in this role, you will ideally have the following: • Knowledge of mechanical and building services maintenance • Previous FM experience managing multiple sites • Strong water hygiene Experience • A qualification such as NVQ or City & Guilds. • Good knowledge of a plant room and day to day building maintenance Key Accountabilities will include: • Ensure all works are delivered in guidance of the legislation and contractual obligations and in accordance with Industry legislation• Utilise CAFM/PDA technology for real time job updates, and provide detailed/comprehensive reports on works delivered • To respond in a prompt and effective manner to all reactive maintenance issues and help desk requests associated with the mechanical systems • To respond to call outs and cover breakdowns and emergencies associated with the mechanical services aspects of the contract as required. WHAT WE OFFER Competitive salary, plus performance related reviews, opportunities for growth and advancement within the team Van, Extensive corporate benefits including, Pension, Health and Wellness programme, 22 days holidays + bank holidays and much more… Excellent range of learning and development activity to support your career progression. Industry leading family leave benefits to included 26 weeks fully paid maternity, 12 weeks fully paid paternity. To find out more about LIFE AT WATES please click on the following link https://www.wates.co.uk/careers/ Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre-employment checks.
Mobile Engineer
Location: East Midlands
Job Type: Engineering
Application Deadline: 10-07-2025
Mobile Engineer – Multi Skilled – Electrical biasLocation: Midlands/ East Midlands – Birmingham/NottinghamJob Type: Full TimeContract Type: PermanentHere at Wates, we have a fantastic opportunity for a Mobile Engineer to join our Facilities Management mobile team supporting our clients based in the Midlands and East Midlands. The patch itself is between Birmingham City Centre and Nottingham, so we are ideally looking for someone residing within a suitable commute to these areas.The main objectives are for you to carry out daily Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) / Reactive Maintenance and extra works, whilst responding to emergencies in accordance with the contract requirements. Daily duties will consist of emergency lighting testing, L8, fire alarm testing, FCU maintenance, etc. Further works will consist of lighting repairs, minor plumbing repairs, responding to emergencies such as leaks, etc. Due to the nature of the works, we are exceptionally keen to speak to multi-skilled engineers with good I.T skills, and the capacity to self-manage.ABOUT YOUTo be successful in this role, you will ideally have the following: Experience in a similar multi-skilled role C&G 2382 BS7671: 18th Edition Wiring Regulations C&G 2367 or 2357 (Electrical Installation) and NVQ level 3 in Electrical Installations or equivalent qualifications Electrical Inspection & Testing (Desirable) Experience in Facilities Management (Hard Services) Mechanical Experience (FCU, AHU, Plumbing) Experience with Building Management Systems Experience using CAFM Systems. Strong I.T SkillsWhat is important to us is your natural communication skills to deliver high levels of customer service at all times, your ability to effectively multi-task, work to tight deadlines and problem solve on the job; whilst always promoting health & safety excellence.ABOUT THE ROLE Key Accountabilities will include: Ensure all works are delivered in guidance of the legislation and contractual obligations Utilise CAFM/PDA technology for real time job updates, and provide detailed/comprehensive reports on works delivered To respond in a prompt and effective manner to all reactive maintenance issues and help desk requests associated with the MEP assets we maintain on behalf of the client. To respond to call outs and cover breakdowns and emergencies associated with the electrical/mechanical services aspects of the contract as required.In return, we offer a competitive salary, additional pay when on call, along with 22 days holiday, Pension benefits, life Insurance, and a flexible benefits scheme that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle.Please make your current line manager aware that you are interested in this internal opportunity before applying. One of the Recruitment Team will then be in contact to discuss the role in more detail and advise of next steps.
Mobile Engineer (Electrical)
Location: Leeds
Job Type: Engineering
Application Deadline: 10-07-2025
MOBILE ELECTRICAL ENGINEER Here at Wates, we have a fantastic opportunity for a Mobile Engineer with an Electrical Bias to join our dedicated mobile team supporting our client based in Leeds, Yorkshire. The main objective is for you to carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and Reactive Maintenance in accordance with the contract requirements. To be successful in this role, you will ideally have the following: • Knowledge of mechanical and building services maintenance • Previous FM experience managing multiple sites • Strong Electrical experience • Electrical qualification such as NVQ or City & Guilds. • Good knowledge of a plant room and day to day building maintenance Key Accountabilities will include: • Ensure all works are delivered in guidance of the legislation and contractual obligations and in accordance with Industry legislation• Utilise CAFM/PDA technology for real time job updates, and provide detailed/comprehensive reports on works delivered • To respond in a prompt and effective manner to all reactive maintenance issues and help desk requests associated with the mechanical systems • To respond to call outs and cover breakdowns and emergencies associated with the mechanical services aspects of the contract as required. WHAT WE OFFER Competitive salary, plus performance related reviews, opportunities for growth and advancement within the team Van, Extensive corporate benefits including, Pension, Health and Wellness programme, 22 days holidays + bank holidays and much more… Excellent range of learning and development activity to support your career progression. Industry leading family leave benefits to included 26 weeks fully paid maternity, 12 weeks fully paid paternity. To find out more about LIFE AT WATES please click on the following link https://www.wates.co.uk/careers/ Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre-employment checks.