Building Services Manager

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 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.

The experience expected from applicants, as well as additional skills and qualifications needed for this job are listed below.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.As the subject matter expect, you will have in depth knowledge of HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing and other building systems, including their design, operation and maintenance. With the responsibility of ensuring 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, lifecycles planning and contractual service agreements for critical building services. Delivering a clear and consistent model that can be used in pre-construction phase through to operational delivery.About YouHave a thorough understanding of businesses deliverables and priorities, knowing what part you play.Demonstrates and leads project excellence, being a credible and trusted partner within other business functions.No one tries harder in delivering a great colleague experience and premises.Have attention to detail and good organisation skills with the ability to multitask.Knowing when to lead and when to be led, having the energy and drive to deliver beyond expectationBuild a strong network that stretches beyond your own functionSupporting your line manager and other project colleaguesMaking decisions based on your values and what’s right for our colleagues and business.Taking a hand on, enthusiastic, pro-active approach and communicating effectively at all levels.Being self-reliant, motivated with the ability to simplify issues and drive solutions.Learn quickly and effectively whilst working under pressure and doing the right thing for the business.Holding others account for consistently delivering agreed project processes and feedback for improvements.Proven experience operating efficiently, proactively and relatively autonomously in a busy,hands-on role.Proven experience working effectively with multiple stakeholders.Minimum of 5 years’ experience in leadership and design within a Engineering, Mechanical, Electrical or Building, with CAD experience.Have a Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical, Building or equivalent (CIBSE, CIOB)Uphold the OneSchool Global ethos and values within all areas of responsibilityWe offer:A competitive salary, staff laptop, free breakfast and lunches and on-site free parking25 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidaysWorkplace pension scheme and Staff Referral schemeCollaborate with fellow OSG educators across the UK and around the world.High-quality, technology-empowered learning environments.Strong career advancement opportunities.About OSGOneSchool Global is one of the world’s largest, truly global schools, with over 8000 students, 120+ campuses and 2000 staff operating across 20 countries. Our innovative approach to education emphasises self-directed learning, where students take initiative and responsibility for their learning journey. In the UK, we have 24 campuses spanning across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.Key responsibilities:You will design, develop and implement robust policies, specifications and standard operating procedures for all core building services across the region.You will produce written design standards for mechanical, electrical, security and fire systems that can be used in RFI tender process for major capex projects or new build.You will produce and implement a critical asset standardisation plan that is supported by design specifications and drawings to offer operational cost-effective solutions, improved reliability and energy reduction across the region.You will 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 through root cause analysis so that our buildings and assets are safe, with minimal downtime and are in serviceable order.Working with legal consultants to create a centralised contract template that reflects our required terms and service agreements.Complete performance meetings with incumbent vendors. Providing quality control assessments of contract delivery against agreed service levels and Key Performance indicators to identify continuous improvements.Complete site quality assurance checks to support, coach and upskill sites on technical matter and ensuring they have accurate and comprehensive records.You will lead the reduction of carbon emissions, analysing and offering insights to meet environmental commitments and innovation to new systems.Ensure that Method Statements and Risk Assessments are prepared, available, reviewed and utilised for all tasks (PPM’s and reactive) carried out to ensure safe working practices.You will be fully integrated in projects and operations delivery, enabling you to provide innovation to intelligent, efficient, cost-effective exercises and new ways of working.The OneSchool Global Culture is based on strong values, and we have a supportive and dynamic team of educators and professional staff across the globe.If you have any questions or to arrange an informal conversation regarding the role, please email Terry Arnett, our HR Operations Partner terry.arnett@uk.oneschoolglobal.comClosing Date for application forms: Friday 19th September 2025Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.OneSchool Global UK is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records, online searches and vetting checks.We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across the school. This is in line with statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025 and The Education Act 2002, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this ..... full job details .....