Building Services Manager

Madigan Gill; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Building Services Manager to oversee Mechanical, Electrical, and Public Health (MEP) works for commercial projects, including theatres. The role involves pre-contract input, design coordination, and on-site delivery for high-quality installations. Ideal candidates will have expertise in managing building services and a strong understanding of construction standards, with excellent communication skills for stakeholder management. This is an opportunity to contribute to innovative commercial fit-outs in Greater London.

Qualifications

• Experience managing building services for commercial fit-outs, ideally in theatres.
• Strong technical knowledge in mechanical, electrical, and public health disciplines.
• Ability to coordinate designs and manage MEP subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Oversee MEP works for commercial fit-outs, ensuring compliance and quality.
• Manage MEP design from Stage 3-5 and coordinate with specialists.
• Monitor quality, progress, testing, and commissioning on-site.

Skills

Building services management

Technical knowledge (MEP)

Pre-construction support

Design coordination

Stakeholder management

Job description

The Building Services Manager will oversee all Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health (MEP) works for commercial fit-outs, theatres, and other complex spaces. Working for a main contractor, the role covers pre‑contract input, design coordination, and on‑site delivery to ensure fully compliant and high‑quality installations.

Key Responsibilities

Pre‑Contract

• Review tender documents and technical requirements.
• Provide buildability, value engineering, and risk input to bids.
• Assess MEP subcontractor tenders and support estimating teams.
• Contribute to design development and pre‑construction programmes.

Design & Coordination

• Manage MEP design from Stage 3‑5, ensuring compliance and integration.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, and theatre specialists.
• Review drawings/models and resolve clashes or technical issues.

Construction Delivery

• Oversee MEP subcontractors on‑site and manage coordination meetings.
• Monitor quality, progress, testing & commissioning.
• Ensure safety, compliance, and integration with overall site works.
• Support handover, O&M documentation, and client training.

Skills & Experience

• Experience managing building services for commercial fit‑outs (ideally theatres/auditoria).
• Strong technical knowledge across mechanical, electrical, and public health disciplines.
• Experience in pre‑construction/bid support.
• Ability to coordinate designs and manage MEP subcontractors.
• Knowledge of industry standards, Building Regulations, and commissioning processes.

Attributes

• Technical, detail‑focused, and proactive problem solver.
• Strong communicator with good stakeholder and client management skills.
• Collaborative, organised, and able to manage multiple priorities.