Join the team behind one of the UK’s leading producing theatres. Chichester Festival Theatre is seeking a skilled Building Service Engineer with an electrical background to help maintain and support our award-winning venues, including the Festival Theatre, Minerva Theatre, The Nest and associated properties. This is a hands-on, varied role where no two days are the same, combining planned preventative maintenance, reactive repairs, building services, and live show support to ensure our theatres remain safe, welcoming and fully operational for audiences, performers and staff. 

Working as part of a small, dedicated Facilities team, you will be responsible for maintaining a wide range of mechanical and electrical systems, carrying out statutory checks, building maintenance, liaising with specialist contractors and supporting sustainability initiatives across our sites. We are looking for someone with recognised electrical engineering qualifications, strong problem-solving skills and a practical, multi-skilled approach. Experience of building services, plant maintenance, PPM programmes and building management systems will be highly valued. 

This is an excellent opportunity for an adaptable engineer who enjoys variety, autonomy and teamwork in a unique cultural environment. The role includes opportunities for training and development, and the chance to contribute to the future of a thriving theatre organisation committed to sustainability and innovation. If you take pride in maintaining safe, high-performing buildings, we'd love to hear from you.

How to apply

To apply please send your CV to recruitment@cft.org.uk by the deadline, quoting job reference: 2607BSE in the subject line. Cover letters or videos are welcomed but not essential. If sending a covering letter or video, please let us know why you are applying for the role, what excites you about joining CFT and how your experience and skills match the person specification. 

We'd love to hear about what makes you a great fit in your own words. We encourage candidates not to rely on AI for their applications, as a more personalised approach gives us a better sense of who you are.

Please email recruitment@cft.org.uk if you'd like to arrange for an informal chat about the role before applying. We appreciate this may be a busy time - if you need more time to submit your application, please let us know.