Heritage Estate Building Services Manager (M&E)

English Heritage; Dover; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary from £40,852

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Matched pension up to 10%

Flexible hours

Free access to English Heritage sites

25% discount in shops and cafes

Enhanced parental leave

Additional leave options

Job summary

English Heritage in the Kent/Sussex region is seeking a Building Services Manager to oversee high-quality mechanical and electrical maintenance across historic properties, including Dover Castle. The role supports the South & East Region from Dover Castle or remotely, with a 36-hour week and flexible working where possible.

You will manage M&E assets, coordinate with estate teams, and drive compliant, safe, reliable services while balancing heritage constraints and statutory requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum HNC/HND level qualification in mechanical and/or electrical engineering and/or equivalent relevant experience in Building/Construction.
• Experience of client-side administration of M&E term maintenance contracts and schedules of rates including budget control and management of KPIs.
• Experience of developing and delivering small to medium M&E capital projects such as boiler and lift replacement.
• Ability to prepare schedules of work, specifications, simple working drawings and diagrams.
• Working knowledge of current legislation and regulations covering an extensive range of mechanical and electrical systems, including fire safety/firefighting equipment, gas safety, pressure systems, legionella controls, security systems and bylaws.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality building services maintenance provision for the National Collection of Historic Properties and Estates.
• Lead on maintenance and management of Mechanical and Electrical assets across Kent and Sussex.
• Coordinate with Estate Managers, Senior Estates Manager and Facilities Manager on maintenance, projects and day-to-day priorities.
• Ensure asset information, maintenance schedules and statutory certification are recorded and compliant.

Skills

M&E contract management

Budget control

Project management

Stakeholder liaison

Education

HNC/HND in mechanical and/or electrical engineering

Tools

K2 CAFM system

Job description

English Heritage in the Kent/Sussex region is seeking a Building Services Manager to oversee high-quality mechanical and electrical maintenance across historic properties, including Dover Castle. The role supports the South & East Region from Dover Castle or remotely, with a 36-hour week and flexible working where possible.

You will manage M&E assets, coordinate with estate teams, and drive compliant, safe, reliable services while balancing heritage constraints and statutory requirements.