Anderson Knight is delighted to be working on a retained basis with an iconic, world-renowned organisation based in Glasgow.

The Senior Building Services Control Manager will lead all technical, engineering and building maintenance operations across a multi-site estate. This senior role provides strategic direction across hard services, asset management, lifecycle planning, compliance and technical project delivery, ensuring safe, reliable, sustainable and cost-effective operations within a high-profile, event-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

Hard Services & Asset Management

• Provide strategic leadership across all hard services, including M&E, HVAC, fire & life safety, plumbing, security systems, asbestos management and critical plant.
• Lead asset lifecycle planning, condition surveys and renewal strategies to ensure long-term resilience and operational continuity.
• Maintain accurate, compliant asset registers and service histories.

Event Readiness & Operational Support

• Ensure all systems are fully operational and event-ready for shows, exhibitions and live events.
• Provide in-event technical support, minimising downtime and disruption.
• Oversee load-out activities and coordinate building services schedules aligned to event programmes.

Compliance & Health & Safety

• Act as lead for all statutory hard services compliance, maintaining audit-ready Compliance and Risk Registers.
• Lead asbestos management in line with policy and UK legislation.
• Ensure all works comply with H&S legislation, embedding safe systems of work and risk management.

Leadership & Contractor Management

• Lead and develop Building Services Managers and the wider Facilities & Compliance team.
• Manage procurement, performance and compliance of specialist contractors.
• Oversee site access, inductions and permit-to-work systems.

Digital Systems, Reporting & Stakeholder Engagement

• Lead the implementation and optimisation of the CAFM system and digital reporting.
• Produce clear monthly reporting aligned to KPIs.
• Act as a key technical contact for internal and external stakeholders and deputise for the Head of Facilities & Compliance when required.

Sustainability & Innovation

• Support energy efficiency, carbon reduction and sustainability initiatives.
• Drive innovation and digital transformation across hard services.

Required Skills & Experience

• Extensive experience managing hard FM/building services in complex, high-profile or event-based environments.
• Strong technical knowledge across M&E, HVAC, fire & life safety, asbestos and statutory compliance.
• Proven leadership of multi-disciplinary teams and contractors.
• Experience using CAFM systems and digital reporting tools.
• Sound knowledge of UK legislation and H&S regulations.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Professional qualifications (IWFM, NEBOSH/IOSH or engineering background) desirable.