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 (e.g., 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.