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Title
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Description
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We are looking for an experienced Head of Building Services to lead all technical building operations and ensure the safe, efficient, and reliable performance of facility systems. In this key leadership role, you will oversee the maintenance, servicing, repair, and modernization of building infrastructure and technical installations. This includes heating, ventilation, air conditioning, plumbing, electrical systems, safety systems, and building automation. You will work closely with internal departments, external contractors, regulatory bodies, and senior management to maintain high technical standards and ensure continuous operational readiness across all properties.
As a department leader, you will manage and develop a technical team, coordinate schedules, set priorities, and support employee growth and performance. You will review current processes, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement measures that enhance efficiency, control costs, and support sustainability goals. In addition, you will be responsible for planning and monitoring maintenance cycles, repairs, renovations, and capital improvement projects. A strong focus of the role is ensuring compliance with legal regulations, technical standards, occupational safety requirements, and fire protection rules.
You will prepare budgets, monitor expenditures, and ensure that resources are allocated effectively. In the event of technical faults or emergencies, you will respond quickly, make sound decisions, and coordinate appropriate corrective actions. You will also support tendering processes, negotiate with suppliers and service providers, and monitor the quality of outsourced work. Through your structured approach and strong technical expertise, you will play a central role in maintaining the availability, safety, and long-term value of the buildings and systems under your responsibility.
This position requires a high level of accountability, organizational ability, and communication skills. You should be able to explain technical matters clearly and coordinate different stakeholders professionally. If you bring solid experience in building services, proven leadership capability, and a strong understanding of both technical and commercial factors, this role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to the strategic and operational development of technical facility management. In a dynamic environment, you will shape standards, drive continuous improvement, and ensure that technical infrastructure is operated in a dependable, safe, and future-oriented manner.
Responsibilities
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- Ensure uninterrupted operation of technical building systems
- Plan, coordinate, and monitor maintenance and repair activities
- Manage, schedule, and develop the technical team
- Ensure compliance with safety, fire protection, and technical regulations
- Prepare budgets, control costs, and manage departmental resources
- Coordinate external contractors, service providers, and suppliers
- Support technical projects, renovations, and modernization initiatives
Requirements
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- Several years of experience in building services or technical facility management
- Experience leading employees or technical teams
- Strong knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and building systems
- Good understanding of legal regulations and technical standards
- Strong organizational skills and commercial awareness
- Excellent communication skills and a solution-oriented mindset
- Proficiency in MS Office and ideally CAFM systems
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- What experience do you have leading a building services department?
- Which technical systems and installations have you worked with?
- How do you ensure compliance with maintenance and safety requirements?
- What experience do you have managing external contractors?
- How do you respond to technical failures or emergency situations?
- What cost optimization measures have you implemented in previous roles?
- How do you support the development and motivation of your team?
- What knowledge do you have of building automation systems?
