Building Service Manager

Overview

In this role you will lead building services input across preconstruction and live projects for a regional main contractor. You’ll shape MEP strategies, coordinate design and procurement, and ensure robust, cost-effective, install-ready solutions that align with programmes. You will collaborate with design, commercial and operational teams to drive technically sound and sustainable delivery across education, commercial, healthcare, and other sectors.

Responsibilities

• Lead MEP input across preconstruction and live project stages
• Review mechanical and electrical design proposals, specifications and technical information
• Support tender submissions with technical input, risk reviews and value engineering options
• Manage M&E tendering processes and liaise with consultants, subcontractors and supply chain partners
• Work closely with Design Managers, Preconstruction Managers, Project Managers and Commercial teams
• Ensure building services packages are fully coordinated, compliant and aligned with programme requirements
• Provide technical advice to regional leadership and project teams
• Support sustainability targets, compliance requirements and best practice across building services delivery
• Identify technical risks early and help develop practical, commercially sound solutions

Key requirements

• Strong technical knowledge across mechanical and electrical building services
• Experience on commercial, education, healthcare, public-sector, leisure or refurbishment projects
• Understanding of preconstruction, tender reviews and design coordination
• Experience managing consultants, subcontractors and internal stakeholders
• Strong communication skills and the ability to influence technical and commercial decisions
• Proactive, practical approach to issue identification and workable solutions
• Good understanding of programme, quality, cost, compliance and sustainability requirements

• Strong communication
• Influence and stakeholder management
• Proactive problem-solving
• MEP coordination
• Building services design review
• Tendering and value engineering

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