Assistant Building Services Manager

TN United Kingdom; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in construction seeks an Assistant Building Services Manager in Birmingham to support preconstruction teams. The role involves managing service compliance, coordinating supply chain activities, and ensuring high-quality information. Candidates should have experience in services sector management and a strong understanding of M&E legislation, with opportunities for flexible hybrid working.

Benefits

Pension

Private medical

Life assurance

Incentives

Car scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in services sector management.
• Experience across various M&E projects.
• Progress towards MCIOB or CIBSE membership.

Responsibilities

• Support qualitative, technical, and commercial appraisal of services tenders.
• Coordinate supply chain activities.
• Ensure design compliance and perform gap analysis.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Understanding of M&E legislation

Proficiency in MS Office Suite

Education

Level 4 qualification (HNC/NVQ4)

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21.05.2025

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05.07.2025

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Job Description:

We have an exciting opportunity to recruit an Assistant Building Services Manager to support our high-performing preconstruction teams across the Midlands. Willmott Dixon is driven by quality and customer service and remains family-owned, taking pride in our core values. We are passionate about people and focus on continuous development, as evidenced by our rankings in the ‘Times Top 100’ Best Big Companies to Work For in 2022, and our Platinum Award for ‘Investing in People’.

The successful candidate will support the preconstruction phase through tender and design development, ensuring high-quality information and accurate costs. Reporting to the Building Services Manager, you will work with the preconstruction team, review tender documents, liaise with estimating, support supply chain coordination, and oversee service handovers to ensure contractual and technical compliance. This role involves working across multiple projects and acting as the MEP expert.

We offer flexible hybrid working arrangements, supporting work-life balance through remote working options.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Support qualitative, technical, and commercial appraisal of services tenders.
• Identify compliant and approved services solutions for tenders.
• Assist in developing engineered value design options with consultants.
• Ensure design compliance and perform gap analysis.
• Coordinate supply chain activities.
• Participate in tender meetings and reviews.
• Support service handovers to ensure compliance.
• Reinforce our customer-first ethic.
• Build long-term relationships with design and supply chain partners.

About You

Essential Criteria:

• Appropriate CSCS card.
• Valid driving license.
• Experience in services sector management.
• Understanding of M&E legislation.
• Commercial acumen and experience in designing and interrogating quotes.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
• Experience across various M&E projects.

Desirable Criteria:

• Level 4 qualification (HNC/NVQ4).
• Design/Estimating experience.
• Progress towards MCIOB or CIBSE membership.

Additional Information

We offer a competitive package with benefits such as pension, private medical, life assurance, incentives, and a car scheme, including options for low carbon and electric vehicles.

About Us

With over 170 years of history, Willmott Dixon aims to deliver sustainable, community-enhancing buildings. We are pioneers in construction innovation and committed to employee development and recognition. Join us to make a difference in a dynamic industry.