Building Services Manager

Our client are a national research organisation based in Southampton and they are currently seeking to employ a Building Services Manager on a permanent basis to help manage a multi-disciplinary maintenance team. About The Company: A national research organisation, delivering integrated marine science and technology from the coast to the deep ocean and is one of the top five institutions of its kind in the world. With sites in Liverpool and Southampton, it is the UK's leading centre for sea level science, coastal and deep ocean research and technology development. Working closely with its partners and associates, it provides capability to meet needs across the UK marine science community About the role: The Building Services Manager will report to the Head of Estates and will play a key role in leading the maintenance team. Duties: The role will require you to effectively manage the in-house maintenance team and external specialist maintenance contractors to ensure that reactive, planned and long-term maintenance is efficiently undertaken throughout the estate in accordance with Health & Safety and company policies and procedures. This will include compliance management and ensuring a high level of efficiency, functionality and safety and to apply all statutory regulations to maintenance works carried out and that works are completed to the agreed costs and quality standards. About you: You will have experience of building services management in an organisation using in-house resources, contractors and consultants and experience of managing minor to mid-range building, mechanical and electrical maintenance works, including preparation of specifications, drawings and tender documentation. ideally have a degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Building Services Discipline, or significant relevant experience. You must have a good understanding of Construction Design and Management and Health and Safety legislation. You will have the flexibility to vary shift hours on occasions. In addition, you will have a willingness to undertake training as required, be able to cope with varying daily workloads and the ability to understand control of financial issues. Key Accountabilities: - Technical background (M&E) - Hard services - Previous hands on experience within a mechanical/electrical role - Ability to work well under preasure - Health & Safety - Legal compliance Package: - Salary: £35,222 to £40,166 per annum, depending upon skills and experience, a salary uplift and/or additional allowances may be available for exceptional candidates. - RCUK Pension Scheme (matched upto 26%) - 30 days annual leave with a further 14 Public/privilege days - Free car-parking - Opportunities for further training and development are supported. CLOSING DATE 29th JAN 2017 Reed Specialist Recruitment Limited is an employment agency and employment business