Building Services Account Director

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

Job summary

A leading property and real estate organization is seeking an experienced Account Manager / Director to oversee a prestigious project in London. The role offers a competitive salary, bonus scheme, and career advancement opportunities in the building services sector.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Pension

Training opportunities

Career development

Qualifications

• At least five years of experience managing M&E or Total Facilities Management.
• Experience managing Landlord Services or M&E/Total FM clients.
• Desirable training in ILM, IOSH, NEBOSH, or MIBFM.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Client Engagement

Energy Management

Education

ILM Level 3-5

IOSH Managing Safely

NEBOSH

MIBFM

Job description

Building Services Account Director, Reading

Client:

PRS

Location:

Reading, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

5

Posted:

16.06.2025

Expiry Date:

31.07.2025

Job Description:

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. They are seeking an experienced and dynamic Account Manager / Director for a prestigious commercial client based in Central London. This role involves delivering a 5-star service, managing M&E maintenance, energy & sustainability, and soft services within a single high-profile building.

The successful candidate will oversee a team of approximately 25 staff, including supervisory, engineering, and support personnel, liaising directly with the on-site client. The salary ranges from £75,000 to £85,000, complemented by a bonus scheme, pension, and opportunities for training and career development in the commercial building services and facilities management sector.

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

Key responsibilities include:

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

This organization operates across various sectors including corporate, banking, pharmaceutical, healthcare, and data centers. There are significant opportunities for career progression, including moving into regional management or exploring different accounts internally. This role is ideal for an ambitious and determined professional looking to advance their career with a leading company in the industry.