Building Services Manager

Galliford Try; Bristol; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Corporate discounts

Cycle to Work schemes

Comprehensive pension plan

Private medical scheme options

Paid yearly membership to a recognised professional association

Job summary

Galliford Try is seeking a Building Services Manager based in Bristol. In this role, you will manage the design and installation of mechanical and electrical services, ensuring all health and safety standards are met. The successful candidate will have a qualification in Building Services, experience with main contractors, and a strong knowledge of health and safety regulations. The position offers generous holiday entitlement, corporate discounts, and a comprehensive pension plan.

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working with a Main Contractor in a Building Services role would be an advantage.
• Full working knowledge of aspects and law, including the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 and CDM 2015.
• Basic sub‑contract processes – contract and commercial.
• Basic appreciation and use knowledge of project management – programming, cash flow analysis, resource planning etc.

Responsibilities

• Manage the production of outsourced design and direct the design and installation of services.
• Manage the Mechanical and Electrical Services Consultants and Sub Contractors.
• Be responsible for attaining the highest H&S standards on site.
• Develop a 'Best Quality' culture with sub-contractors.
• Ensure all sub-contractors carry out their construction work in compliance with the Drawings and Specifications.

Education

Qualification in a recognised Building Services Subject to HNC / Degree Level

Job description

Building Services Manager

Bristol

An opportunity has arisen for a Building Services Manager to join the team at Galliford Try.

Ideally, you will be based in or around the Bristol area and will have the opportunity to travel across multiple sites and projects in this region.

What you will be doing

As Building Services Manager you will manage the production of outsourced design and direct the design and installation of services and associated builders work to meet project targets of time, cost, and quality. You will manage the Mechanical and Electrical Services Consultants and Sub Contractors throughout the design, installation, and testing commissioning of the services installation. The role is for experienced M&E Managers who have the capability to take on greater responsibility. It can also be a developmental role towards a Senior M&E Manager position.

• Be responsible for attaining the highest H&S standards on site. Lead the site team by example and develop a positive H&S culture. To be measured monthly on H&S performance.
• To review the safety and quality plan and ensure it meets the highest standards ensuring compliance with the GT business management system (BMS) and health, safety and environmental (SHE) standards.
• Manage and develop the H&S plan (construction phase) specific to each project in conjunction with the planning supervisor and project manager. Then manage and develop the plan during the construction phase and be measured on performance.
• Manage all discipline sub-contractors to produce a detailed contract programme for their respective works relating to the overall contract programme.
• Ensure all discipline sub-contractors produce a weekly return of labour, plant and materials.
• Develop a “Best Quality” culture with sub-contractors. Set high standards with regard to workmanship. Accept only the best quality and reject inferior workmanship ensuring compliance with the GT BMS quality procedures.
• Ensure all sub-contractors carry out their construction work in compliance with the Drawings and Specification.
• Maintain a professional and co‑operative relationship with all internal and external stakeholders through agreed GT PR procedures and the PR Co‑ordinator.

About You

• Qualification in a recognised Building Services Subject to HNC / Degree Level.
• Previous experience of working with a Main Contractor in a Building Services role would be an advantage.
• Full working knowledge of aspects and law, including the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 and CDM 2015.
• Basic sub‑contract processes – contract and commercial.
• Basic appreciation and use knowledge of project management – programming, cash flow analysis, resource planning etc.

Benefits

• Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays.
• A wide range of corporate discounts.
• Cycle to Work schemes.
• Comprehensive pension plan.
• Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme.
• Private medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees and the employee assistance programme also provides free 24/7 support to those who need it.
• Paid yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role.

Galliford Try are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sectors of the community.

As a Disability Confident employer, we have committed to offer an interview to any candidate with a long-term health condition or disability that meet the essential criteria for the advertised position. Please contact the Resourcing Partner listed within the job advert if you believe this applies to you. We will also take the opportunity to discuss any adjustments required for your interview.

Additional Information:

Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work full-time, reduced hours and/or flexibly and this will be discussed in more detail as part of the recruitment process.

Don’t meet every requirement of the role? Some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Galliford Try, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement of the role, we encourage you to apply anyway.

Galliford Try are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sectors of the community.