Building Services Account Director

JR United Kingdom; Exeter; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property and real estate organization in Exeter seeks a Building Services Account Director to manage M&E services for a prestigious commercial client. The role includes overseeing a team, managing significant budgets, and implementing sustainability initiatives. Candidates should have over five years' experience in M&E or Total FM, with clear paths for career advancement.

Benefits

Bonus Scheme

Pension Scheme

Training and Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• At least five years of experience managing M&E or Total Facilities Management in commercial environments.
• Experience in managing Landlord Services or M&E/Total FM clients is essential.
• Technical expertise not mandatory, supported by a strong engineering team.

Responsibilities

• Managing a team of approximately 25 staff.
• Handling a P&L of circa £2.5 million.
• Delivering planned and reactive M&E maintenance.

Skills

Team Management

Client Engagement

Compliance Auditing

Energy & Sustainability Initiatives

Education

ILM Level 3-5

IOSH Managing Safely

NEBOSH

MIBFM

Job description

Building Services Account Director, Exeter

Client:

PRS

Location:

Exeter, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

5

Posted:

16.06.2025

Expiry Date:

31.07.2025

Job Description:

Building Services Account Manager

M&E / Facilities Management Account

Location: Central London - Single Contract

Benefits: Bonus, Pension Scheme

Our client is a well-established and growing property and real estate organization, managing high-profile commercial M&E and Facilities Management accounts across the UK and globally. Due to internal restructuring, they seek an experienced and dynamic Account Manager/Director for a prestigious commercial client in Central London. The role involves delivering 5-star service, managing M&E maintenance, energy & sustainability, and soft services across a high-profile building.

The team comprises approximately 25 staff, including supervisory, engineering, and contract support/facilities teams, liaising directly with the on-site client. The salary range is £75,000 - £85,000, complemented by a bonus scheme, pension, and opportunities for training and career development within a market leader in building services & facilities management.

Candidates should have at least five years of experience managing M&E or Total Facilities Management in commercial environments, either for a dedicated M&E service provider, managing agent, or similar. While technical expertise is not mandatory due to a strong engineering team, experience in managing Landlord Services or M&E/Total FM clients is essential. Additional training such as ILM Level 3-5, IOSH Managing Safely, NEBOSH, MIBFM, etc., is desirable.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing a team of approximately 25 staff
• Handling a P&L of circa £2.5 million
• Delivering planned and reactive M&E maintenance
• Engaging with multiple stakeholders
• Ensuring compliance through auditing
• Implementing energy & sustainability initiatives
• Reducing WIP
• Identifying opportunities for project works
• Succession planning

This organization operates across various sectors including corporate, banking, pharmaceutical, healthcare, and data centres. There are significant opportunities for progression into Area or Regional Management and internal movement across different accounts. The role is ideal for an ambitious and determined Account Manager/Director eager to advance their career with a leading company in the field.