An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a Senior Building Services Digital Integration Asset Manager to join the Estates & Facilities team of a prestigious academic institution with a large, complex and operationally demanding estate.
This is a strategically important role focused on the integration, optimisation and digital evolution of building services infrastructure. The successful candidate will lead the development of a centralised operational HUB, bringing together multiple building systems into a seamless, energy-efficient and data-driven environment.
Working at the forefront of smart building technology, you will play a critical role in driving innovation, sustainability and performance improvement across a diverse estate that includes teaching spaces, research environments and specialist facilities.
The Role
You will lead the strategic integration of key operational systems including:
Building Management Systems (BMS)
HVAC systems
Lighting controls
Energy Management Systems (EMS)
Security and life safety systems
Vertical transport
Occupancy and environmental monitoring technologies
The objective is clear: create a unified communication architecture that delivers real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance capability, improved system uptime and measurable energy savings.
You will develop and implement a 5-year rolling integration strategy aligned with asset lifecycle and decarbonisation programmes, ensuring systems are future-ready, resilient and optimised for performance.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and deliver a strategic plan for digital integration of building services across the estate.
Lead the management and optimisation of a centralised operational HUB, ensuring seamless real-time performance monitoring.
Leverage live data to provide actionable insights, system alerts and early warnings to engineering teams and contractors.
Support the evolution of digital platforms including Power BI models, Digital Twin technologies and CAFM systems.
Contribute to asset lifecycle planning, capital investment strategies and long-term infrastructure development.
Monitor service provider performance and ensure integration objectives are embedded within contracts.
Conduct site-based investigations to assess system performance and integration effectiveness.
Drive energy optimisation initiatives to reduce environmental impact and improve occupant comfort.
Provide training and technical guidance to internal teams to maximise the benefits of integrated systems.
About You
Professional certification in BMS, controls integration or energy management is highly desirable.
Proven leadership experience in complex estates or infrastructure environments
Strong knowledge of BMS, digital systems, life safety and security systems
Experience integrating multiple engineering disciplines into cohesive operational frameworks
A strong understanding of asset lifecycle management and decarbonisation strategies
Excellent analytical and communication skills, with the ability to translate technical data into strategic insight
Experience within higher education, healthcare, research or other complex multi-building estates would be advantageous.
The Opportunity
This is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking estates team responsible for a significant and historically important estate. The organisation offers a supportive working environment along with excellent professional development opportunities.
The role comes with a comprehensive benefits package, including generous annual leave, pension provision and access to a wide range of staff benefits.
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