Hard Services Manager

We have a fantastic opportunity for a permanent experienced Hard Services Manager to join our Renfrewshire and Dumfries & Galloway schools account. This role is on site based. The standard hours of work are 37.5 per week (Monday to Friday 08:00am - 16:00pm).

We're seeking a hands-on leader with a recognised trade qualification in gas, electrical, plumbing or joinery, and proven experience managing a team of skilled engineers. The successful candidate will oversee 8 direct reports and be responsible for coordinating planned preventative maintenance (PPMs) and reactive breakdowns using a CAFM system. Strong leadership and technical expertise are essential to drive performance and service delivery.

The successful candidate will supervise the implementation of robust services, ensuring smooth functioning and exceptional standards of service excellence aligned with the requirements of our Renfrewshire and Dumfries & Galloway Schools Account. Your leadership and specialised know-how will uphold essential assets.

Amey delivers facilities and estate management services to the Scottish Schools Private Finance Initiative across our Complex Facilities portfolio (Europe's largest educational Private Finance Initiative).

• Lead the delivery of Technical Compliance & Hard FM functions.
• Plan and deliver PPM services to meet all contractual requirements.
• Manage and assess performance for 8 direct report staff.
• Manage sub-contractor supply chain.
• Audit and maintain assets, in conjunction with asset & lifecycle management plan.
• Drive innovation to ensure best practice in technical compliance disciplines.
• Ensure remedial activities are conducted in-line with SLA's where needed and continuous improvement is delivered.
• Manage all services and work closely with the finance team to manage budget targets for Hard Services.

We want to hear from you if you have:

• Extensive knowledge of Hard FM & Technical Compliance Delivery in critical services environment.
• A UK recognised and relevant technical qualification in Building Services or any other hard service disciplines is essential.
• Demonstrable experience of budgeting & managing complex Hard FM projects.
• Demonstrated experience in managing and developing a team.
• Good knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety legislation implementation, adherence, monitoring, auditing, and investigation.
• Strong individual who can work efficiently under pressure and to consistently achieve deadlines.

Amey is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff to demonstrate this commitment in every aspect of their work. You will be required to undergo our enhanced PVG check before commencing employment. Please let us know upfront on any queries should you have any.

• Career Development - Exceptional development and progression plan
• Pension - Generous Pension scheme which we will contribute to
• Choices - Flexible benefits scheme including buying additional annual leave, cycle2work, charity giving and gym membership
• Save with Amey - Online voucher portal with discounts, healthcare, free GP service, dental vouchers
• Social Value - 2 Community Involvement Days per year to volunteer for a charity of your choice

We embrace difference and support individuals to work in ways that work best for them.

We are committed to working sustainably and by working in partnership with the communities we serve, so people and the planet are protected.

• We are at the heart of modern Britain, helping the economy to grow by designing, maintaining and transforming the nation's strategic assets.
• Our 11,000 people are behind the critical services the country relies on every day.
• Our unique engineering and operations experience, together with data driven insight from our consulting business, delivers better results for our clients.
• We are trusted partners of Government - both national and local - managing assets and complex projects vital to the sustainable growth of the country.

Amey is committed to Inclusion and Diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. Please contact our recruitment team at to discuss any access needs or adjustments during the recruitment process.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the closing date should we receive sufficient applications for the role. If you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Apply today - We are excited to hear from you!