Account Director - NG Bailey : Job Details

Account Director – Fixed Term (9 Months)

Location: London (iconic national venue)Division: NG Bailey Facilities ServicesContract: 9 Month Fixed Term (with opportunity to join permanently)

AtNG Bailey, we’re proud to be one of the UK’s leading independent engineering and services businesses. Within our Facilities Services division, we focus on delivering exceptional technical M&E solutions across some of the UK’s most high-profile contracts.

We are now seeking an Account Director to lead the delivery of a prestigious contract at one of the UK’s most iconic venues. This is a 9-month fixed term role, with the potential to continue your career with us at the end of the contract. It’s a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of a flagship account where technical expertise, service excellence, and strong customer partnerships are at the heart of delivery.

The Role

As Account Director, you will hold full accountability for service delivery, financial performance, and customer relationships across this flagship contract. Leading both resident and mobile teams, you’ll ensure high-quality service delivery, compliance with KPIs/SLAs, and proactive development of customer relationships that open new opportunities for growth.

This is a highly visible role at a national landmark, where you’ll provide strong leadership, drive technical excellence, and play a key part in the strategic development of the account.

Key Responsibilities

• Full ownership of financial performance including gross profit, WIP, and aged debt.
• Ensure contract KPIs/SLAs are achieved, with regular performance reviews.
• Develop and deliver a bespoke customer relationship programme, enhancing satisfaction and creating work-winning opportunities.
• Lead, coach, and develop your team to ensure service excellence and succession planning.
• Oversee optimum staffing levels and resource planning to match service needs.
• Manage project works and coordinate with our wider business capabilities where required.
• Ensure health, safety, and compliance standards are rigorously maintained.
• Drive innovation, continuous improvement, and best practice across the account.

What we are looking for

We’re looking for a proven Account Director or senior FM professional with:

• Experience managing large-scale contracts with significant financial responsibility.
• A strong track record of delivering exceptional customer service.
• Leadership skills with the ability to develop, inspire, and retain high-performing teams.
• Commercial acumen and experience in identifying and developing new opportunities.
• A background in M&E/FM services, with a strong technical understanding.

Benefits:

We're always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people.  Some of what you can expect includes: 

• Car allowance
• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays with an option to Buy/Sell additional days
• Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution
• Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life Assurance
• Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle)
• Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice)
• Flexible benefits to choose from inc: Dental Insurance, Gym Membership, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes.

Next Steps: 

As a business, we’re on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation.  

We’ll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. 

About Us: 

We are one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. 

Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward-thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies. 

Progression is something we value, and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be. 

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