Account Director (Engineering Services)

Working with a Global Hard FM & Projects business we are seeking an Account Director to take full strategic and operational ownership of a prestigious, trophy asset in Central London. This is a high-profile role suited to a senior leader who thrives in premium environments and understands the expectations of managing a highly prestigious high end corporate environment

The Opportunity

You will act as the senior accountable lead for all hard FM services, ensuring the building is operated to world-class standards. This includes responsibility for engineering excellence, compliance, client relationship management the continuous enhancement of asset management performance and building optimisation.

Key Responsibilities

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• Provide strategic leadership across all hard FM services (M&E, compliance, lifecycle, and technical operations)
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• Act as the primary client interface, building trusted, executive-level relationships
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• Ensure 100% compliance across all statutory and regulatory requirements
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• Lead, inspire, and develop a high-performing engineering and management team
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• Drive innovation, sustainability, and energy optimisation initiatives
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• Oversee financial performance, including budgets, forecasting, and commercial opportunities
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• Manage specialist contractors and supply chain partners to best-in-class standards
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• Deliver continuous improvement and maintain the building’s premium reputation
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• Harness data technology and reporting to drive standards and efficiency
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About You

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• Proven experience operating at Client Director / Senior FM leadership level within hard services
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• Strong technical background in M&E / building engineering
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• Experience managing trophy assets, critical environments, or flagship commercial properties
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• Demonstrated ability to influence and engage at senior stakeholder / client level
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• Deep understanding of UK compliance, H&S, and statutory obligations
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• Commercially astute with strong financial management capability
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• A visible, credible leader who sets standards and drives accountability
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