Assistant Building Services Manager

Fawkes & Reece London; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Private healthcare

Discretionary bonus

Travel allowance

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Professional membership support

Job summary

Fawkes & Reece London seeks an Assistant Building Services Manager to support the delivery of MEP services on a range of London projects. You will work under the Senior Technical Services Manager, assisting with design coordination, reviews and installation management to ensure projects meet programme and quality targets.

Develop your skills in MEP design coordination, commissioning and handover while gaining exposure to high-profile commercial fit-out and refurbishment schemes.

Qualifications

• Experience in building services management or engineering within construction.
• Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and coordinate design information.
• CSCS card desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Technical Services Manager with coordination and delivery of MEP services from pre-construction through to completion.
• Assist with reviewing MEP design information and identifying coordination, buildability and value engineering opportunities.
• Coordinate consultants, subcontractors and specialist suppliers to support programme delivery.
• Monitor the quality of MEP installations to ensure compliance with project specifications and company standards.
• Support technical reviews, RFIs and design development throughout the construction process.
• Assist with planning, sequencing and monitoring the progress of building services installations.
• Coordinate interfaces between MEP trades and the wider construction team.
• Support testing, commissioning and project handover activities.
• Maintain QA/QC documentation and assist with project close-out procedures.
• Identify technical issues and develop practical solutions with Senior Technical Services Manager.

Job description

Opportunity for an Assistant Building Services Manager to join a well–known main commercial contractor, supporting the delivery of high–quality commercial fit–out, refurbishment and new build projects across London.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a well–established main contractor with an excellent reputation for delivering technically challenging projects across the commercial, education, healthcare, residential and mixed–use sectors. Working alongside an experienced Senior Technical Services Manager and wider project teams, the successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the coordination and delivery of mechanical, electrical and public health services throughout the project lifecycle.

This position would suit an ambitious Building Services Engineer, MEP Coordinator or Assistant Building Services Manager looking to take the next step in their career with a contractor that offers excellent mentoring, technical development and long–term progression.

About the role

Our client is seeking an Assistant Building Services Manager to support the delivery of MEP services across a range of projects throughout London.

Reporting directly to the Senior Technical Services Manager, the successful candidate will assist with MEP design coordination, technical reviews, installation management, commissioning and project handover, ensuring building services are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with programme and quality expectations.

Working alongside the Senior Technical Services Manager, Project Managers, consultants, subcontractors and commercial teams, the Assistant Building Services Manager will gain exposure to all stages of project delivery while developing the skills required to progress into a Building Services Management role.

Responsibilities for Assistant Building Services Manager

• Support the Senior Technical Services Manager with the coordination and delivery of mechanical, electrical and public health services from pre–construction through to completion
• Assist with reviewing MEP design information and identifying coordination, buildability and value engineering opportunities
• Coordinate consultants, subcontractors and specialist suppliers to support programme delivery
• Monitor the quality of MEP installations to ensure compliance with project specifications and company standards
• Support technical reviews, RFIs and design development throughout the construction process
• Assist with planning, sequencing and monitoring the progress of building services installations
• Coordinate interfaces between MEP trades and the wider construction team
• Support testing, commissioning and project handover activities
• Maintain QA/QC documentation and assist with project close–out procedures
• Identify technical issues and work alongside the Senior Technical Services Manager to develop practical solutions
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants and supply chain partners
• Promote health, safety, sustainability and continuous improvement across all project activities

Requirements

• Previous experience as an Assistant Building Services Manager, Building Services Engineer, MEP Coordinator or Building Services Engineer within the construction industry
• Experience delivering commercial fit–out, refurbishment or new build projects is advantageous
• Good understanding of mechanical, electrical and public health building services systems
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and coordinate design information
• Experience working with consultants, subcontractors and multidisciplinary project teams
• Knowledge of commissioning, QA/QC and project handover processes desirable
• Strong communication, organisational and problem–solving skills
• Relevant qualification in Building Services Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Construction Management
• CSCS card desirable

What our client offers

• Opportunity to work alongside an experienced Senior Technical Services Manager on high–profile construction projects across London. Structured mentoring and a clear pathway towards a Building Services Manager or Technical Services Manager position. Exposure to technically challenging commercial, education, healthcare and mixed–use developments. Collaborative and supportive project environment with experienced leadership teams. Continued investment in professional development, technical training and career progression. Competitive salary aligned to experience. Company pension scheme, private healthcare, discretionary bonus, travel allowance, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, professional membership support and additional employee benefits.