Senior Building Services Digital Integration Asset Manager (Ref: 006989)

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. Apply Now Please contact the Maxwell Stephens team on 02071184848 or send your CV to cv@maxwellstephens.com. ‍