Building Services Manager

Fawkes & Reece Group; England; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Travel

Prestigious projects

Job summary

Fawkes & Reece Group is recruiting an experienced M&E Manager to lead mechanical and electrical activities on life science and pharma projects in Surrey. The role covers coordination, on-site supervision of M&E subcontractors, and overseeing commissioning through to handover.

You will travel between projects in the Southern region, ensuring programmes are met, safety standards upheld, and installations integrated with design intent. A strong contractor background and BMS knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an M&E Manager with main contractor background.
• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical and electrical services installations.
• Solid understanding of BMS and lighting control systems.
• Experience managing subcontractors and coordinating services packages.
• CSCS certification and SMSTS/SSSTS beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage mechanical and electrical subcontractors on site.
• Coordinate M&E installations in line with the project programme.
• Review and assess drawings, specifications and submissions.
• Chair and lead building services coordination meetings.
• Ensure high-quality installations with strict health and safety standards.
• Manage commissioning activities and oversee final system handover.

Skills

M&E management

Main contractor background

Mechanical & Electrical knowledge

Subcontractor management

Health & Safety compliance

Education

Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

M&E Manager/Building Services Manager - Life Science and labs/Pharma projects in Surrey - c£85-90k + package

We are seeking an experienced

M&E Manager / Building Services Manager - Mechanically biased preferable, to join our client's team on life science and labs projects throughout their Southern Region.

As a Mechanical and Electrical Manager, you will be responsible for multiple projects ensuring smooth operation and delivery of high-quality M & E systems. This will include travelling across the projects as required depending on what stage the project is at.

This is an excellent opportunity to become a key part of a strong project team, taking full responsibility for overseeing all mechanical and electrical services installations from initial coordination through to commissioning and final handover.

Role Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage mechanical and electrical subcontractors on site
• Coordinate M&E installations in line with the overall project programme
• Review and assess drawings, specifications, and technical submissions
• Chair and lead building services coordination meetings
• Ensure high-quality installations while maintaining strict health & safety standards
• Manage commissioning activities and oversee final system handover

Requirements

• Proven experience as an

M&E Manager with a main contractor background

• Background in delivering construction projects through each stage of the project delivery process, to ensure all works are fully coordinated and delivered in accordance with the contract specification, design, installation, programme, and commercial particulars.
• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical and electrical services installations
• Solid understanding of

BMS and lighting control systems

• Experience managing subcontractors and coordinating services packages
• Valid

SMSTS / SSSTS and

CSCS certification

Degree-qualified in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering preferred

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary c£85-90k + car allowance + travel
• Opportunity to work on prestigious projects
• Collaborative and professional project environment