Building Services Manager

Location

DSTL, Salisbury - on site role

Employment Type

Permanent, full time

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Building Services Manager to lead the delivery of mechanical engineering, statutory compliance and safe systems of work across a complex and highly regulated estate. The role combines office based management with on site technical leadership, supervising directly employed engineers and specialist contractors and ensuring planned and reactive maintenance is completed in line with performance, safety and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

You will act as the Qualified Supervisor, ensuring all works meet standards required for F Gas, Gas Safe and OFTEC accreditations, oversee inspection, testing and maintenance activities across mechanical plant, HVAC systems, pressure systems, steam, compressed air, industrial gases, water systems and LEV equipment, and maintain robust governance of risk assessments, method statements, permits to work and contractor controls in accordance with JSP 375 and statutory regulations.

As the technical lead, you will review new installations, refurbishments and handover documentation to ensure assets are compliant before entering service, maintain oversight of CAFM records, asset information, technical drawings and lifecycle planning, maintain close collaboration with internal teams, Authorising Engineers, DSTL Estates, DIO representatives, supply chain partners and external auditors, mentor engineers and Authorised Persons, and promote a strong safety culture.

About You

To be successful you will have significant experience in a mechanical engineering leadership role, ideally within MOD, healthcare, industrial or similarly regulated environments. You will have strong knowledge of mechanical building services, HVAC systems, Pressure Systems Regulations, Gas Safe, OFTEC, F Gas, JSP 375, SFG20 and CDM regulations. You should hold a recognised mechanical qualification such as NVQ or City & Guilds Level 3, with previous experience as a Qualified Supervisor or Authorised Person highly desirable. Strong communication, leadership and problem solving skills are essential.

Requirements

The ability to obtain and maintain SC Clearance will be a condition of employment. Due to vetting requirements, we only consider applications from British Nationals.

What We Offer

• 6 % employee matched pension contribution
• 25 days annual leave
• Single private medical cover
• Life assurance 2 annual salary
• 1 professional subscription per year

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. We encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool, provide reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process and during employment, and are a Disability Confident Leader. Applicants meeting the minimum criteria will be given opportunities to demonstrate their abilities at an interview.