Building Services Manager

Building Services Manager (Hard Services) - 1264

NCC

Bristol based – 5 days on site most weeks with flexibility as needed

Salary: £43,985 to £54,083 per annum (experience dependent) plus 12.5% employer pension contribution and private medical insurance.

Security Clearance Required: You would be required to undergo DV level security clearance once in role.

The ability to obtain government DV security clearance is mandatory for this position. Further information regarding the security clearance application process can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels

Sponsorship: We are unable to consider applications from those who require sponsorship.

Summary:

This is a new role for the NCC which will initially focused on contributing to the design and construction of our brand-new facility, attending and contributing to project/design meetings with a view to participating in project completion processes and then being part of the facilities management team that will inherit the facility in approximately 18 months.

Following go-live, you will lead a multidisciplinary team of primarily outsourced engineers in delivering safe, efficient, and reliable facilities management hard services through timely reactive maintenance, adherence to planned preventative maintenance schedules, and continuous improvement of building system performance and service standards.

Great opportunity for someone with experience supporting hard building services looking to move into the defence sector and grow their own team.

Examples of specific activities could include;

• Undertake all necessary activity to ensure building meets with all statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Manage all hard services operations, including but not limited to mechanical, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and building fabric maintenance.
• Manage a Planned Preventative Maintenance program for the plant and general building.
• To act as technical lead of the building management system, ensuring clean room conditions, etc. are maintained within the agreed parameters.
• You will manage building users expectations and aim for consistently high levels of customer satisfaction and management of client relationships daily, be responsible for quality control of subcontractors work by utilising spot checks, audits and review of safety paperwork, as well as ensuring that CAFM systems and site records are up to date at all times
• Work with capability leads to ensure new equipment and building changes have appropriate provision of services (e.g. fire prevention/detection, electricity, water, air, drainage, etc.
• To be Zone Owner of all areas of the building not managed by Capability teams.
• Support the Estates Team in managing and coordinating Contractors on site:
• Carry out Emergency roles, for example acting as the Emergency Manager of Fire Safety in the building
• To be part of the wider Estates Operations team to provide a strong customer service provision and to agree a set of SLAs and KPIs and meet those SLAs and KPIs.
• Identify & forecast life cycle replacement requirements and sustainable replacement options.
• Act as a Deputy to the Estates Manager
• Develop and support collaborative working with H&S Team in new projects\technologies and role model our H&S culture.

So, what are we looking for in your application?

We will prioritise applications with background in fields such as defence, engineering, R&D or manufacturing industries.

• Experience in a similar role (Hard/Soft Services) with experience supporting the range of activities described above.
• Willingness and ability to pass DV level government security clearance.
• Defence or manufacturing environment experience (high complexity, high risk)
• Experience working in highly digital environments using Building Management Systems.
• Qualifications – IOSH and NEBOSH (or equivalent)
• Strong knowledge and ideally qualification relating to either electrical or mechanical engineering.
• Experience managing 3rd parties and related staff.
• Desirable: Any team or line management experience
• Desirable: Membership of a relevant professional body.

What do we offer in return?

Annual salary reviews, company paid private medical insurance, up to 12.5% employer pension contribution, great people, honorary staff status at the University of Bristol. With a genuine focus on wellbeing, EDI and learning and development this is a chance to build your career in a thriving R&D facility with a bright future.

Who are the NCC?

We bridge the gap between academia and industry, helping companies of all sizes to capitalise on cutting-edge innovations to deliver more. We do this at every stage of their journey and across the entire product lifecycle, from the earliest concept to end-of-life.

Part of the High Value Manufacturing (HVM) Catapult and the University of Bristol, we’ve evolved from our origins as the National Centre of Excellence in composite technology. We provide a gateway to world-class expertise, advanced facilities, and industrial collaboration. A not-for-profit organisation, we leverage these assets to complement our customers’ capabilities, helping them to develop their people, grow, compete, and succeed through technology and product leadership. As well as working with industrial partners, we help create the conditions that enable UK innovators and industry to thrive. This includes providing national and local decision-makers with insight and evidence to inform strategy, policy, and investment decisions.