Building Services Manager - #2189241

ABOUT US

STV Group plc is Scotland’s home of news, entertainment and drama, providing audiences with top-quality programming on air, online and on demand.

STV is Scotland’s leading platform for audiences and advertisers and a global content powerhouse. On-air, STV reaches more than 70% of Scottish adults every month through its TV channel - the largest commercial channel in Scotland - and streaming service, STV Player, which is also available across the rest of the UK. STV has expanded its audience even further by introducing an audio division, with STV Radio - a major new Scotland-focused commercial radio station – which launched at the start of 2026.

From bases across the UK, STV’s content production arm, STV Studios, creates world-class entertainment for UK and international networks and streamers, including Apple TV+ drama Criminal Record, BBC police drama Blue Lights and Sky’s Amadeus, as well entertainment formats like Catchphrase and Bridge of Lies.

THE ROLE

The Building Services Manager is responsible for the operational management and continuous improvement of building services across STV’s property portfolio which includes five Scottish office locations and one off site storage facility. Reporting to the Head of Facilities, the role oversees building maintenance, statutory compliance, contractor management, workplace projects, landlord relationships and security arrangements, ensuring all premises remain safe, compliant, efficient and fit for purpose.

The successful candidate will lead the delivery of building-related projects, manage supplier performance, oversee property compliance obligations and support the Company’s environmental and sustainability objectives. The role will work closely with the Head of Facilities, to support the development and delivery of workplace and property strategies, ensuring facilities and estate services meet business requirements.

Key responsibilities:

• ·Maintenance and Repairs: Inspect buildings (including Fire Risk Assessments), coordinate routine fixes, and manage hard services like heating, plumbing, and electrical systems. Carry out minor reactive works e.g. light replacements and oversee call out requirements.
• Managing agent/landlords: Responsible for building relationships with building managers/agents for all multi tenure offices and visit office locations as required for the purposes of conducting building audits, safety checks and walk rounds.
• Project work: Manage project works, for example the installation of new boilers at Pacific Quay, office relocations and dilapidations.
• Vendor and Contract Management: Deal with external suppliers and negotiate contracts for services including, but not limited to, cleaning and maintenance, across all Scottish based office locations.
• Health and Safety Compliance: Ensure the office facilities comply with local legal regulation and, fire codes. Attend quarterly Health & Safety Committee meetings and provide updated on compliance, risks and building related matters.
• Budget and Finance: Track spending, manage operational accounts, and identify ways to reduce costs and improve energy efficiency. 
• Space Planning: Coordinate office layouts, renovations, and staff relocations (both within the office or building relocations).
• Sustainability: Introduce environmental solutions/initiatives for more efficient operation and reduction of Co2 emissions at all office locations.
• Archive/Storage facility: Manage the operation of archive and storage facilities at an off-site location.
• Security: Oversee physical security arrangements across all locations and manage relationships with landlords and service providers in relation to building security.

Skills/experience:

• Demonstrable experience in a Building Services Manager role or equivalent, managing multi-site portfolios, is essential.
• Experience of managing contractors and third-party service providers.
• Proven line management experience, including responsibility for supporting the performance, development and wellbeing of team members.
• Experience of managing competing priorities, responding effectively to emergency repairs and unexpected building failures, including weekend and out of hours calls as required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrable experience building effective working relationships and communicating with a wide range of stakeholders, including senior leaders, colleagues, landlords, managing agents, contractors, consultants and external service providers.
• Excellent planning and organisations skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities while maintaining accurate records and ensuring deadlines are met.

To apply please send a full CV and cover letter to [email protected] by Monday 16 November 2026. Due to the high volume of applications anticipated for this position, only those candidates shortlisted for interview will receive further contact.

STV Group plc is an equal opportunities employer committed to valuing and promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from candidates underrepresented in our industry, so we are keen to hear from ethnically diverse talent and people that identify as disabled, deaf and/or neurodivergent. As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to offering an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the role.