Building Services Manager
Heritage is for everybody, and we are here for heritage.
Heritage lives in places and people, memories and stories, artefacts and traditions. It can connect us all to the past, and to each other. It can make us happier, strengthen every community, and help shape society for the better. Everybody should be able to enjoy the benefits it brings.
That's why, as a charity, we care for over a million objects and hundreds of historic sites in every part of England, from international icons to local treasures. And it's why we open them up, share their stories and find new ways for everybody to enjoy, learn, play and create.
We are looking for a Building Services Manager to join our team. The role is full time, 36 hours per week, and permanent position.
The Benefits
- Salary from £43,121, depending on skills, experience and location
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, pro rata, rising to 28 days after 3 years
- Matched pension contributions up to 10%
- Flexible hours
- The opportunity to progress your career within the heritage sector
- Apprenticeship opportunities
- Subscriptions to professional bodies
- Free access to all English Heritage sites for you and up to six friends and family members
- 25% discount in our shops and cafes
- Enhanced maternity, paternity or shared parental leave
- Options to buy additional leave
- An inclusive working atmosphere everybody is supported from all backgrounds, religions and with different needs
- Opportunities to go to some of our great live music and history events
You will actively champion Building Services and lead on the maintenance and management of Mechanical and Electrical systems across London. The sites within the
portfolio vary considerably in complexity and scale.
You will have a wide knowledge of M&E services in a conservation setting, a passion for working with others and enjoy being part of a busy, supportive team that provides great service to the buildings in their care. As a confident communicator, you will be comfortable building rapport with Senior Managers, Cluster Managers and all Estates and site staff teams. You will have experience of working with both internal stakeholders and managing contractors, procuring, administering and supervising M&E measured term contracts. You will be confident in preparing works instructions and managing and auditing the quality of work on site.
You will hold a minimum HNC/HND level qualification in mechanical and /or electrical engineering and /or minimum HND or NVQ Level 4 or equivalent in a Building/construction related discipline and/or equivalent experience.
We strive to be an inclusive employer and are always looking for people who reflect the diversity of the country today, to help us make it more relevant to the diversity of the people, communities and places we serve. We continually look for new ways to promote the past in a way that is inclusive to all and that celebrates the cultural diversity of England's heritage.
From castles to mansions, Neolithic barrows to iconic monuments, from regional teams to our Head Office, the diversity of our teams is critical to making sure our shared heritage is inclusive, exciting and accessible.
Interviews will be held on Tuesday 11th November 2025 at Kenwood.
If you would like to talk to us e.g. about workplace adjustments or working patterns, please contact Lucy Ransom, Senior Estate Manager, on [email protected] No agencies please.
Find out more about us and what we do: You can also meet some of our people and hear about why they enjoy working with us:
Everybody's welcome at English Heritage
Forget the stereotypes. It takes thousands of people from every background to care for England's heritage and open it up for everybody to enjoy. We're looking for every type of person with every kind of skill and experience, and we're committed to making sure that English Heritage is an equitable, diverse and inclusive place to work. You can connect with others through our EDI networks as a member or ally. These include Ethnic Diversity, Faith & Belief, Social Equity, LGBTQ+, Neurodivergence, Age, Disability and Gender Health and Wellbeing.
We take wellbeing seriously. We are committed to ensuring everyone feels safe at work and can carry out their role. To support this, we have a network of Mental Health First aiders, regular information and awareness events, unlimited access to an Employee Assistance Programme and work with our people to implement reasonable adjustments.
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