Senior Building Services Manager – Retail Centre

Acorn Limited; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Events

Wellbeing Benefits – 24 hours GP for;m

25 days holiday

Salary sacrifice scheme

Job summary

Acorn Limited is seeking an experienced Building Services Maintenance Manager to oversee maintenance across Midsummer Place Shopping Centre in Milton Keynes. The role involves hands-on leadership of two engineers, managing planned and reactive maintenance, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

You will work in a busy retail environment, coordinating with clients and contractors, and maintaining CAFM records while supporting weekend cover and Duty Manager duties as required.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing building services within a busy retail environment.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, boilers, air conditioning, controls and ventilation.
• Good understanding of Legionella compliance and safety requirements.
• IOSH certification or equivalent safety training is preferred.
• Electrical qualification recognised in the industry is required.
• Hands-on maintenance experience across mechanical & electrical services.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team of two engineers, providing day-to-day supervision and performance oversight.
• Plan and deliver preventative and reactive maintenance across the site.
• Diagnose faults and perform repairs on building services systems.
• Ensure maintenance work complies with health and safety legislation.
• Undertake hands-on servicing and repairs when needed.
• Coordinate with clients, suppliers and contractors to deliver service excellence.
• Maintain accurate records using logbooks and CAFM systems.
• Keep management informed of maintenance activity and project updates.
• Support weekend operational cover and Duty Manager responsibilities after training.

Skills

Building services knowledge

HVAC systems

Legionella compliance

IOSH certification

Electrical qualification

Mechanical maintenance

Communication skills

MS Office (Excel/Outlook)

Independent leadership

Tools

CAFM systems

Job description

Acorn Limited is seeking an experienced Building Services Maintenance Manager to oversee maintenance across Midsummer Place Shopping Centre in Milton Keynes. The role involves hands-on leadership of two engineers, managing planned and reactive maintenance, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

You will work in a busy retail environment, coordinating with clients and contractors, and maintaining CAFM records while supporting weekend cover and Duty Manager duties as required.