Building Services Manager

Salter Grange Limited; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Salter Grange Limited is recruiting for an experienced Building Services Manager to lead MEP delivery on a major secure-sector project in the North West. The role is 50% site-based and 50% office-based in Liverpool, with full ownership of installation, commissioning and handover.

You will manage MEP subcontractors, ensure compliance with safety and project standards, and work closely with the project team, clients and stakeholders in a highly regulated environment. EL1/SC clearance is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Building Services Manager on complex construction projects.
• Experience managing MEP subcontractors and delivering projects from installation through to commissioning and handover.
• Current EL1 or SC security clearance is essential.
• Experience working in secure government/defence or highly regulated environments is advantageous.
• SMSTS and CSCS qualifications are required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health activities across the project.
• Coordinate and manage specialist MEP subcontractors, ensuring works are delivered safely and to programme.
• Oversee installation, quality, technical compliance, commissioning and handover.
• Manage technical queries, design coordination and changes throughout the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with the Project Manager, commercial team, consultants and client representatives to resolve issues.
• Ensure all MEP works comply with specifications, regulations and safety standards.
• Provide regular progress updates and maintain project documentation and reporting.

Job description

Salter Grange is recruiting on behalf of a leading Tier-1 Main Contractor for an immediate requirement for an experienced Building Services Manager to support a major secure-sector project in the North West.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced BSM to take full ownership of MEP delivery on a complex, highly regulated live operational environment, working closely with the project team, specialist subcontractors and key stakeholders.

The role will 100% dedicated to the project, with an approximate split of 50% site-based and 50% office-based in Liverpool.

Building Services Manager Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage all Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health activities across the project.
• Coordinate and manage specialist MEP subcontractors, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with programme requirements.
• Oversee installation, quality, technical compliance, commissioning and handover activities.
• Manage technical queries, design coordination and changes throughout the project lifecycle.
• Work closely with the Project Manager, commercial team, consultants and client representatives to resolve technical and programme issues.
• Ensure all MEP works comply with relevant specifications, regulations, health & safety requirements and project standards.
• Provide regular progress updates and maintain strong project documentation and reporting.

Building Services Manager Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Building Services Manager, M&E Manager or Senior M&E professional on complex construction projects.
• Strong experience managing MEP subcontractors and delivering projects from installation through to commissioning and handover.
• Current EL1 or SC security clearance is essential.
• Experience working within a secure, government, defence or other highly regulated environment would be advantageous.
• Previous experience working within a live operational environment would be highly beneficial.
• SMSTS and relevant CSCS qualification.