Building Services Manager

AndersElite; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking an experienced Building Services Manager with a mechanical bias for a large heritage refurbishment in Central London. The role involves managing MEP coordination and ensuring compliance with standards across projects. Candidates should have proven experience in complex projects, strong technical knowledge, and relevant qualifications. Competitive day rates are available for this vital position in the construction process.

Benefits

Competitive day rates

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing MEP delivery on complex projects, ideally in heritage refurbishments.
• Strong technical and design expertise in mechanical, electrical, and public health services.
• Proactive, detail-driven professional with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure MEP coordination across all building services disciplines.
• Manage subcontractor performance and review technical submissions.
• Drive quality assurance to ensure installations meet design intent.

Skills

Mechanical expertise

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

HNC or Degree in Building Services Engineering

Tools

4projects

Job description

Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced Building Services Manager (with a mechanical bias) to join the project team for a large heritage refurbishment in Central London. The individual will be deployed on a couple of floors or a large area of the project to drive the sections forward, utilising relevant experience to assess, produce schedules, programme plan and carry out works in conjunction with other trades to commissioning and handover. Must have a CSCS card, a mechanical background and a solid M&E understanding of large projects in London.

Building Services Role

Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, the individual will take ownership of the delivery and integration of MEP services from the current stage of construction through to final section/client handover. This hands‑on leadership role ensures systems are designed, installed and delivered to the highest standards of quality, compliance and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure MEP coordination across all building services disciplines throughout the remaining project lifecycle.
• Manage subcontractor performance, reviewing technical submissions, drawings and installation plans for compliance and practicality.
• Drive quality assurance, ensuring installations meet design intent, statutory requirements and sustainability benchmarks (e.g., BREEAM, CIBSE, BSRIA).
• Coordinate with other trades and stakeholders to maintain programme and avoid delays, resolving technical issues promptly.
• Oversee development and integration ensuring project objectives.
• Maintain accurate documentation and reporting through a Common Data Environment (e.g., 4projects).
• Champion innovation, including off‑site manufacturing and digital tools, to improve efficiency and quality.

Your Profile

• Proven experience managing MEP delivery on complex projects, ideally including heritage refurbishments or high‑profile environments such as galleries, museums or listed buildings from a Main Contractor perspective.
• Strong technical and design expertise in mechanical, electrical and public health services.
• Qualification: HNC or Degree in Building Services Engineering or a related discipline.
• Competent in 4projects or similar Common Data Environment platforms.
• A proactive, detail‑driven professional with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Competitive Day Rates on offer (inside IR35)

This role is needed at an integral stage of the construction process and therefore the individual will need to be highly capable and skilled at driving the sections forward in conjunction with subcontractors and final specifications. Competitive day rates are on offer.