Building Services Manager

Overview

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Building Services Manager to join the team on a full time, two-year fixed term basis. This is a hybrid role that can be based at our Regional Support Office in Warwick or from home / remote working. There will be extensive travel to our 24 campuses across the UK, Scotland and Ireland. Reporting to the Regional Director of Operations, you will play a key role in optimising regional performance by driving building standards, quality assurance and cost efficiencies.

The key purpose of this role is to develop and deliver a strategic framework that provides best in class processes and practices, embedding sustainable building efficiencies, effective design standards and specifications for all core building services. You will have in‑depth knowledge of HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing and other building systems, including their design, operation and maintenance. You will ensure the business complies with industry standards, codes of practice, regulations and law.

Working in collaboration with the regional teams you will develop and implement design standard specifications, lifecycle planning and contractual service agreements for critical building services. You will deliver a clear and consistent model that can be used in the pre‑construction phase through to operational delivery.

• Design, develop and implement robust policies, specifications and standard operating procedures for all core building services across the region.
• Produce written design standards for mechanical, electrical, security and fire systems that can be used in RFI tender processes for major capex projects or new builds.
• Produce and implement a critical asset standardisation plan supported by design specifications and drawings to offer operational cost‑effective solutions, improve reliability and reduce energy use across the region.
• Provide support and guidance on all technical matters for construction/fit-out projects, attending design and operational meetings.
• Be the operational lead for all critical building asset escalations, swiftly investigating via root cause analysis so that buildings and assets are safe, with minimal downtime and in serviceable order.
• Work with legal consultants to create a centralised contract template that reflects required terms and service agreements.
• Complete performance meetings with incumbent vendors, providing quality control assessments of contract delivery against agreed service levels and KPIs to identify continuous improvements.
• Complete site quality assurance checks to support, coach and upskill sites on technical matters and ensure accurate and comprehensive records.
• Have a thorough understanding of business deliverables and priorities, knowing what part you play.
• Demonstrate and lead project excellence, acting as a credible and trusted partner within other business functions.
• Take a proactive approach, communicate effectively at all levels, and drive solutions.
• Be self-reliant and motivated with the ability to simplify issues and drive improvements.
• Learn quickly and effectively whilst working under pressure and doing the right thing for the business.
• Hold others accountable for consistently delivering agreed project processes and providing feedback for improvement.
• Demonstrate proven experience working effectively with multiple stakeholders.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in leadership and design within an Engineering, Mechanical, Electrical or Building discipline, with CAD experience.
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical, Building or equivalent (CIBSE, CIOB) is preferred.

• Uphold the One School Global ethos and values within all areas of responsibility.
• One School Global is one of the world s largest, truly global schools, with over 8,000 students, 120+ campuses and 2,000 staff operating across 20 countries. In the UK, we have 24 campuses spanning England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
• A competitive salary, staff laptop, free breakfast and lunches and on‑site free parking.
• 25 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays.
• Workplace pension scheme and staff referral scheme.
• Collaborate with fellow OSG educators across the UK and around the world.
• High‑quality, technology‑empowered learning environments.
• Strong career advancement opportunities.