Director of Building Services and Engineering

On behalf of our client, we are searching for an experienced Director of Building Services & Engineering to champion their vision of creating safe, secure, and inspiring environments for their residents and teams.

The Role

As the Director of Building Services & Engineering, you will be the strategic lead behind the FM strategy. You will:

• Shape and Deliver the FM Strategy: Develop and refine a comprehensive Facilities Management strategy that harmonises Planned Preventative and Reactive Maintenance, Lifecycle Management, and Capital Expenditure.
• Champion Safety and Service Excellence: Ensure the estate remains a secure and vibrant environment, overseeing our Plant & Machinery and essential engineering services.
• Lead a Strong Team: Manage and mentor senior managers, including the Head of Building Services, Head of Resident Maintenance & Procurement, Commissioning & Building Services Manager, and Health & Safety Manager.
• Drive Operational Excellence: Present annual FM business plans, track key metrics, and deliver regular performance reports to ensure all services meet and exceed market-leading standards.

The Candidate
We are seeking a candidate with the following experience and attributes:

• Extensive Experience:
  • Essential: At least 10 years managing multi-site Estates functions.
  • Proven excellence in Health & Safety management and stakeholder engagement.
• Commercial and Financial Acumen:
  • A track record of driving financial performance and optimising procurement strategies while maintaining superior service delivery.

• Leadership and Team Management:
  • Demonstrated ability to inspire, mentor, and manage senior teams overseeing reactive and preventative maintenance functions.
• Flexibility & Resilience:
  • Willingness to work periodic weekends and anti-social hours as required.
• Qualifications:
  • Desirable: Chartered Property or Facilities qualification and Project Management certifications.

Key Behaviours:
As this role is part of the senior leadership team there are some key behaviours which we would expect the successful candidate to practice on a daily basis and they include:

• Approaches work with clarity, honesty, and consistency, holding themselves and others accountable to high ethical standards.
• Takes ownership of personal goals and motivates others to achieve theirs.
• Prioritises the needs and perspectives of customers in every decision.
• Maintains a strong drive to achieve outcomes and deliver high-quality results.
• Brings enthusiasm and a positive attitude to the workplace, contributing to a supportive team culture.
• Actively seeks opportunities for personal growth and supports the development of colleagues.
• Champions an inclusive and respectful environment where everyone feels valued and empowered.

For a confidential discussion to learn more about the role and opportunity, please contact Hewlett and Joe Glendon of The Management Recruitment Group.

Michael Hewlett
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Joe Glendon
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Applications should consist of a CV and Covering Letter and be sent to [email protected] and
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Closing date for application is Sunday 29th June 2025.