Building Services Manager

Anderselite; Greater 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 candidate will be responsible for MEP delivery, ensuring systems are designed to the highest standards and managing subcontractor performance. Ideal applicants will have a strong background in mechanical services, with a relevant degree, and proven experience in complex projects. This role offers competitive day rates inside IR35 and requires strong stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Ensure MEP coordination across all building services disciplines.
• Manage subcontractor performance reviewing technical submissions.
• Drive quality assurance ensuring installations meet design intent.

Skills

MEP coordination

Project management

Stakeholder management

Quality assurance

Mechanical services expertise

Education

HNC or Degree in Building Services Engineering

Tools

4projects

Job description

Our client are seeking an experienced Building Services Manager (with Mechanical bias) to join the project team on 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 be proactive in driving the section/s forward utilising relevant experience to assess, produce schedules, program plan and carry out works in conjunction with other trades to commissioning and handover. Must have CSCS card and Mechanical background as well as a solid M&E understanding of large projects in London.

The Building Services Role

Reporting to the Senior Project Manager the individual would need to take ownership of the delivery and integration of MEP services from their current stage of construction through to final section/client handover. This is a hands–on leadership role where the individual would need to ensure 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.
• Qualifications: 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 skill.

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 the sub–contractors and final specifications.

Competitive Day Rates on offer (inside ir35)