Building Services Manager

Salter Grange Limited; Borough of Rossendale; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Salter Grange Limited is recruiting an experienced Building Services Manager for a major secure-sector project in the North West. The role requires ownership of MEP delivery in a live, highly regulated environment with a 50% site-based and 50% office-based split in Liverpool.

Applicants should have a proven track record managing MEP subcontractors through installation, commissioning and handover, and hold EL1/SC clearance. SMSTS and CSCS qualifications are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Building Services Manager on complex construction projects.
• Experience managing MEP subcontractors from installation to handover.
• Current EL1 or SC security clearance is essential.
• SMSTS and CSCS qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health activities across the project.
• Coordinate and manage specialist MEP subcontractors, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with programme requirements.
• Oversee installation, quality, technical compliance, commissioning and handover activities.
• Manage technical queries, design coordination and changes throughout the project lifecycle.
• Work closely with the Project Manager, commercial team, consultants and client representatives to resolve technical and programme issues.
• Ensure all MEP works comply with relevant specifications, regulations, health & safety requirements and project standards.
• Provide regular progress updates and maintain strong project documentation and reporting.

Skills

Building services management

M&E delivery

Site-based work

Security clearance EL1/SC

Job description

Salter Grange is recruiting on behalf of a leading Tier-1 Main Contractor for an immediate requirement for an experienced Building Services Manager to support a major secure-sector project in the North West.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced BSM to take full ownership of MEP delivery on a complex, highly regulated live operational environment, working closely with the project team, specialist subcontractors and key stakeholders.

The role will be 100% dedicated to the project, with an approximate split of 50% site-based and 50% office-based in Liverpool.

Building Services Manager Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health activities across the project.
• Coordinate and manage specialist MEP subcontractors, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with programme requirements.
• Oversee installation, quality, technical compliance, commissioning and handover activities.
• Manage technical queries, design coordination and changes throughout the project lifecycle.
• Work closely with the Project Manager, commercial team, consultants and client representatives to resolve technical and programme issues.
• Ensure all MEP works comply with relevant specifications, regulations, health & safety requirements and project standards.
• Provide regular progress updates and maintain strong project documentation and reporting.

Building Services Manager Requirements

• Proven experience as a Building Services Manager, M&E Manager or Senior M&E professional on complex construction projects.
• Strong experience managing MEP subcontractors and delivering projects from installation through to commissioning and handover.
• Current EL1 or SC security clearance is essential.
• Experience working within a secure, government, defence or other highly regulated environment would be advantageous.
• Previous experience working within a live operational environment would be highly beneficial.
• SMSTS and relevant CSCS qualification.