Building Services Manager

About the role

The Building Services Manager oversees engineering, maintenance and facilities operations across a portfolio of commercial properties. The role ensures building systems operate safely and efficiently, leads maintenance teams, manages contractors and budgets, and oversees construction and capital improvement projects.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage engineering, maintenance and facilities teams across multiple properties.
• Oversee preventative and reactive maintenance of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical and other building systems.
• Manage contractors, service providers, work orders and maintenance schedules for timely, high-quality service.
• Oversee construction, renovation and capital improvement projects within budget, timeline and quality standards.
• Manage departmental budgets, operating costs, procurement and asset replacement planning.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, building codes and environmental standards.
• Monitor building management systems (BMS) and report engineering performance, maintenance activities and capital projects to senior management.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related discipline.
• 10-15 years of engineering or facilities management experience, including 5-7 years in a senior leadership role.
• Professional certifications such as PE, CEng, CFM, FMP or PMP are highly desirable.
• Experience managing commercial buildings, office complexes, mixed-use developments or large facilities.
• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary teams, managing contractors and overseeing capital projects.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical and building systems.
• Experience with budgets, preventative maintenance programmes, regulatory compliance and building management systems.