Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Location: Nottingham (Support Office)
Are you ready to make a difference? Join Boots as a Building Services Manager in Nottingham, Beeston and be part of a team that is dedicated to creating a brilliant environment for our colleagues and customers.
As Building Services Manager, you’ll shape strategy, drive technical excellence, lead a small team of internal specialists, specialist supply chains and influence major property projects across the Boots estate.
At Boots, we believe in the power of our people. Every day, our colleagues deliver care, confidence, and connection in communities across the UK and Ireland. As a Building Services Manager, you will play a crucial role in ensuring our facilities are safe, efficient, and welcoming.
What you’ll be doing
As Building Services Manager, you’ll lead the technical expertise that supports the delivery of projects across the Boots estate. Reporting to the Head of Delivery Development and managing the Architectural Design & Specifications Manager & Design Standards & Systems Manager, you’ll work closely with project managers, contractors, external consultants to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest standards.
This is a highly visible role with the opportunity to influence major investment projects, shape architectural and building services standards and make a lasting impact across one of the UK’s best-known retail and healthcare estates.
Key responsibilities
- Leading architectural and building services activity across a diverse portfolio of property projects.
- Planning and coordinating specialist resources to ensure projects are delivered on time and to the right quality standards.
- Managing and developing a network of specialist contractors, consultants and suppliers. Setting and maintaining relevant specifications, standards and governance across the estate.
- Acting as the technical lead for building services, identifying and resolving risks, challenges and delivery issues.
- Driving innovation, sustainability and continuous improvement in engineering solutions and ways of working.
- Providing leadership, coaching and development support to build capability and performance within the team.
What you’ll need to have (our must-haves)
- A degree, HND or equivalent qualification in Building Services, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
- Strong experience in building services within a retail, property, construction or similar operational environment.
- Experience leading building services activities across multiple projects or programmes at the same time.
- Experience managing consultants, contractors and specialist suppliers, including performance and quality standards.
- Knowledge of UK Building Regulations, engineering standards, health and safety requirements and compliance processes.
- Experience developing technical standards, specifications or governance processes for building services and engineering works.
- Proven people management experience, including setting objectives, supporting development and managing performance.
- Strong planning and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise work across multiple projects and deadlines.
It would be great if you also have
- Membership of, or working towards membership of, a recognised professional body such as CIBSE, IMechE or IET.
- Experience working in a large retail or multi-site property environment.
- Experience supporting sustainability, energy efficiency or carbon reduction initiatives within property projects.
- Experience introducing improvements to processes, standards or ways of working. Knowledge of contractor onboarding, competency assessment and supply chain performance management.
- Experience working with project, procurement and commercial teams to support successful project delivery.
- An interest in new technologies and engineering solutions that improve building performance and efficiency.
Where your brilliance can take you
At Boots, we are committed to your growth and development. You will have access to various career development opportunities, allowing you to shape your future and make a lasting impact within the organisation.
Rewards designed for you
- Boots Retirement Savings Plan
- Generous employee discounts for you and a family member
- Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave payAccess to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme.
There’s lots more in our benefits and discounts, MyBoosts – there to give you that little lift in your everyday. Find out more at http://boots.jobs/rewards. Exclusions may apply; eligible roles only.
A bit about us
At Boots, we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, creating a place where everyone feels welcome, supported, and free to be themselves. We believe that when our people feel valued and included, they thrive, so we’re committed to creating a brilliant Boots for our people so they can make a difference for our customers and colleagues every time.
Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.
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