Building Services Manager

Who we are

VIVO provides facilities management and accommodation maintenance for the UK military and its partners. VIVO embodies both experience and innovation.

What we do

We put our Customers and Families First. They are the driving force behind everything we do. We drive forward improvements for them to ensure the service they receive, whether reactive repairs or a major project, is completed safely and on time. In order to achieve this, we have 4 core values: open, caring, agile and collaborative. These are at the heart of everything we do.

Location: DSTL, Salisbury - on site role

Permanent, Full time

Salary: Competitive

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Building Services Manager to lead the delivery of mechanical engineering, statutory compliance and safe systems of work across a complex and highly regulated estate. This is a key role responsible for ensuring contractual obligations are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest technical standards while providing excellent support to the client.

The role combines office-based management with on-site technical leadership. You will supervise directly employed engineers and specialist contractors, ensuring planned and reactive maintenance is completed in line with performance, safety and compliance requirements. A critical part of the position is acting as the Qualified Supervisor, ensuring all works meet the standards required for F-Gas, Gas Safe and OFTEC accreditations.

You will oversee inspection, testing and maintenance activities across mechanical plant, HVAC systems, pressure systems, steam, compressed air, industrial gases, water systems and LEV equipment. You will also ensure robust governance of risk assessments, method statements, permits to work and contractor controls in accordance with JSP 375 and statutory regulations.

As the technical lead, you will review new installations, refurbishments and handover documentation to ensure assets are compliant before entering service. You will also maintain oversight of CAFM records, asset information, technical drawings and lifecycle planning, ensuring accurate data and efficient maintenance delivery.

The role requires close collaboration with internal teams, Authorising Engineers, DSTL Estates, DIO representatives, supply chain partners and external auditors. You will mentor engineers and Authorised Persons, helping maintain competence, training standards and continuous professional development while promoting a strong safety culture.

About You

To be successful, you will have significant experience in a mechanical engineering leadership role, ideally within MOD, healthcare, industrial or similarly regulated environments. You will have strong knowledge of mechanical building services, HVAC systems, Pressure Systems Regulations, Gas Safe, OFTEC, F-Gas, JSP 375, SFG20 and CDM regulations.

You should hold a recognised mechanical qualification such as NVQ or City & Guilds Level 3, with previous experience as a Qualified Supervisor or Authorised Person highly desirable. Strong communication, leadership and problem-solving skills are essential, along with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong manager to lead critical engineering compliance, improve maintenance standards and make a real impact within a secure and high-profile estate environment. Company vehicle provided, Monday to Friday working pattern, with participation in an on-call rota required.

The ability to obtain and maintan SC Clearance will be a condition of your employment. Please note, due to the vetting requirements of this site, we are only able to consider applications from British Nationals.

What We Offer

• 6% employee matched pension contribution
• 25 days annual leave
• Company car/Car allowance
• Single priate medical cover
• Life assurance 2x annual salary
• 1x professional subscription per year

VIVO Defence Services

The role you have applied for is with VIVO Defence Services, a joint venture between Serco and EQUANS. By applying for this role, please be aware that information contained within your CV may be shared between VIVO Defence Services, Serco and EQUANS during the recruitment process.

At VIVO, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. Therefore, we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool.

We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working and operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas. We are proudly a Disability Confident Leader. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview.