Be part of the Smart Team!
About Us:
At SMART, we help lead organisations across the UK to keep their facilities running safely, efficiently, and sustainably. We deliver a client-focused approach to deliver reliable, planned and reactive maintenance with a strong focus on quality, technical expertise, and customer service.
We’re proud to be an employer that values career progression. We offer structured training and clear progression routes to help you build a rewarding engineering career.
Role Purpose:
We are looking for an experienced Account Director to lead operational and commercial performance of a key client contract within the SMART portfolio.
You’ll oversee the maintenance of M&E systems, lead on-site teams, and drive service excellence — while managing a contract P&L, ensuring costs are controlled, performance targets are met, and opportunities for sustainable growth are identified.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
Take ownership of planned preventative maintenance and reactive works, ensuring 100% statutory and contractual compliance.
Lead, coach, and develop engineering teams through regular briefings, toolbox talks and structured performance appraisals.
Produce accurate monthly client reports and maintain clear and professional client communication.
Manage QHSE audits and documentation and performance standards.
Oversee additional works, quotations, and supplier performance in line with contractual and commercial requirements.
Manage budgets, monitor spend and protect P&L performance across a circa £3m contract portfolio.
Identify and deliver opportunities to improve service delivery, operational efficiency, and commercial performance.
Education and Training:
2–5 years’ experience in FM or operational contract management
Experience leading and developing managers or teams
Strong knowledge of M&E systems and operational processes
Confident managing budgets, financial performance, and reporting
Excellent communication skills with a focus on client relationships
Desirable: 18th Edition, C&G 2391, or Mechanical/HVAC qualifications
Why SMART?
While technology continues to evolve, it’s our people who set us apart. At SMART, you’ll join a growing company that invests in its team and supports career development.
We’re looking for like-minded people who want to grow with the company and play a part in our continued success. We offer benefits including birthday and life-event leave, three paid volunteering days, and a holiday-buy scheme.
Apply today and build a career with us.
Skills Required
- 2–5 years of experience in facilities management or operational contract management
- Experience leading and developing managers or teams
- Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems and operational processes
- Experience managing budgets, financial performance, and reporting
- Excellent communication skills with a focus on client relationships
- 18th Edition qualification
- City & Guilds 2391 qualification
- Mechanical or HVAC qualification
What We Do
Smart Managed Solutions is a specialist provider of critical mechanical and electrical (M&E) facilities management and maintenance services. The company focuses on high-quality commercial office buildings and technical end-markets, including life sciences, education, digital infrastructure, and public sector assets, employing a data-led delivery model to enhance operational efficiency and sustainability.
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