Building Services Manager

BMSL Group Ltd; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Building Services Manager for a large new build project in Bridgwater. The role involves managing the commissioning of MEP packages, ensuring compliance and operational standards are met. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in commissioning management, strong technical expertise in MEP services, and relevant educational qualifications. This position offers a negotiable salary and several attractive benefits, including 25 days holiday and enhanced family leave.

Benefits

25 Days Holiday

Up to 5 days holiday trading

Birthday Day Off

Enhanced Family Leave

SRM Pension Scheme

Retail and Trade Discounts

Professional Memberships

24 Hour Digital GP Service

Service Related Holiday

4 Volunteering Days

Qualifications

• Proven experience in commissioning management across complex projects including clean rooms.
• Strong technical and design expertise in MEP services and process engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the commissioning programme, ensuring systems are tested and validated.
• Chair regular commissioning meetings to drive progress and resolve issues.
• Review subcontractor commissioning plans for compliance.
• Coordinate commissioning activities with other trades to avoid delays.
• Ensure installations meet quality standards and comply with legislation.

Skills

Commissioning management

Technical expertise in MEP services

3D modelling skills

Familiarity with off-site manufacturing

Competence in 4projects or similar

Education

HNC or Degree in Building Services or related discipline

Job description

BMSL Group are recruiting for a Building Services Manager for a very large new build project in Bridgwater.

This role is working for a Tier 1 main contractor.

Salary is negotiable.

Benefits

• 25 Days Holiday
• Up to 5 days holiday trading
• Birthday Day Off
• Enhanced Family Leave
• SRM Pension Scheme
• Retail and Trade Discounts
• Professional Memberships
• 24 Hour Digital GP Service
• Service Related Holiday
• 4 Volunteering Days

The Building Services Manager role

As a key member of the project team reporting to the Project Building Services manager, you will take ownership of the commissioning management and handover of the MEP packages, ensuring systems are fully operational, compliant, and delivered to the highest standards. Your role will span from early-stage construction, and sooner if at all possible, through commissioning and final client handover. Commissioning activities will cover duties laid out in CIBSE Code M.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the commissioning programme, ensuring all systems are tested, validated, and signed off in line with contractual obligations and project timelines.
• Chair and attend regular commissioning meetings, driving progress and resolving issues promptly.
• Review subcontractor commissioning plans, drawings, and technical submissions for compliance and practicality.
• Coordinate ME&PH commissioning activities with other trades to avoid delays and ensure seamless integration.
• Ensure installations meet quality standards and comply with legislation, codes of practice, and guides (e.g., BREEAM, CIBSE, BSRIA).

Your Profile

• Proven experience in commissioning management across complex projects including clean rooms.
• Strong technical and design expertise in MEP services and process engineering.
• Qualifications: HNC or Degree in Building Services or related discipline.
• Skilled in 3D modelling and familiar with off-site manufacturing approaches.
• Competent in 4projects or similar Common Data Environment.

If you are interested in discussing this opportunity please apply with your CV to receive a confidential call to discuss.