Head of Building Services & Facilities Management

Head of Building Services & Facilities Management- Public Sector

Scotland (Glasgow base with national travel - open to candidates UK wide)

6 months initial (extensions likely & the potential to go perm)

c£700 via Umbrella

A leading public sector organisation is seeking a Head of Building Services & Facilities Management to join on an initial contract basis, with a clear opportunity to transition into a permanent position.

This is a high-profile leadership role, responsible for shaping and delivering the strategic direction of building services, engineering, and facilities management across a large, complex estate.

You'll play a key role in driving operational excellence, compliance, and innovation while leading multidisciplinary teams and influencing at a senior level.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee national delivery of hard and soft FM services
• Lead the management of mechanical & electrical systems, maintenance programmes, and life safety systems
• Manage supplier and contractor relationships
• Lead and develop high-performing, multidisciplinary teams across a complex operational environment

The ideal candidate will have:

• Extensive senior leadership experience in building services, engineering, or facilities management
• A strong track record of delivering large-scale property or estates programmes
• Proven experience managing compliance, life safety, M&E systems, and operational FM delivery
• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and complex stakeholder environments
• Strong commercial and contractual knowledge, ideally including NEC4 frameworks
• Experience driving innovation, digital transformation, and service improvement initiatives
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with experience engaging at Executive/Board level
• Professional accreditation (eg, Chartered status - MRICS, CEng, MCIBSE or equivalent) and relevant degree

If you're a strategic, hands-on FM leader looking for your next challenge in a complex, high-profile environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Must be able to pass SC Level security clearance vetting

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive recruitment process. We actively seek talented individuals from all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

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