Building Services Manager

Galliford Try Holdings plc; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the United Kingdom is looking for a Building Services Manager to oversee the production and installation of services. The ideal candidate will manage multiple projects, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Applicants should have relevant qualifications and previous experience with main contractors. This role offers the opportunity to work on significant projects in the region.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Corporate discounts

Cycle to Work schemes

Comprehensive pension plan

Private medical scheme options

Qualifications

• Qualification in a recognised Building Services Subject to HNC / Degree Level.
• Previous experience with a Main Contractor in a Building Services Role.
• Full working knowledge of health and safety laws.
• Basic sub-contract processes understanding.
• Basic project management knowledge, including programming.

Responsibilities

• Manage the production and installation of mechanical and electrical services.
• Lead health and safety standards on site.
• Review safety and quality plans to ensure compliance.
• Manage all discipline sub-contractors.
• Develop a best quality culture with subcontractors.

Skills

Health and Safety Standards

Project Management

Contract Management

Education

HNC / Degree in Building Services

Job description

Job Description

Building Services Manager – South West

An opportunity has arisen for a Building Services Manager to join the team at Galliford Try. Ideally you will be based in or around the North West area and will have the opportunity to travel across multiple sites/projects in the Region.

Location

South West

What You Will Be Doing:

As Building Services Manager you will manage the production of outsourced design and direct the design and installation of services and associated builders work to meet project targets of time, cost, and quality. You will manage the Mechanical and Electrical Services Consultants and Sub Contractors throughout the design, installation, and testing commissioning of the services installation. The role is for experienced M & E Managers' who have the capability to take on greater responsibility. It can also be a developmental role towards a Senior M & E Manager position.

• Be responsible for attaining the highest H&S standards on site. Lead the site team by example and develop a positive H&S culture. To be measured monthly on H&S performance.
• To review the safety and quality plan and ensure it meets the highest standards ensuring compliance with the GT business management system (BMS) and health, safety and environmental (SHE) standards.
• Manage and develop the H&S plan (construction phase) specific to each project in conjunction with the planning supervisor and project manager. Then manage and develop the plan during the construction phase and be measured on performance.
• Manage all discipline sub-contractors to produce a detailed contract programme for their respective works relating to the overall contract programme.
• Ensure all discipline sub-contractors produce a weekly return of labour, plant and materials.
• Develop a "Best Quality" culture with sub-contractors. Set high standards with regard workmanship. Accept only the best quality and reject inferior workmanship ensuring compliance with the GT BMS quality procedures.
• Ensure all sub-contractors carry out their construction work in compliance with the Drawings and Specification.
• Maintain a professional and co-operative relationship with all internal and external stakeholders through agreed GT PR procedures and the PR Co-ordinator

About You:

• Qualification in a recognised Building Services Subject to HNC / Degree Level.
• Previous experience of working with a Main Contractors in a Building Services Role would be an advantage.
• Full working knowledge of aspects and law, including The Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 and CDM 2015.
• Basic sub-contract processes - contract and commercial
• Basic appreciation and use knowledge of project management - programming, cash flow analysis, resource planning etc.

What We Can Offer in Return:

With an impressive order book of over £4.1 billion we are one of the industry's leading principal contractors, affording you the opportunity to work on some of the UK's most exciting projects offering you stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long held career goals. You will be joining diverse teams working at a high professional level with exceptional levels of commitment. With an ambitious strategy, we're poised for further growth and success, so if you're committed, talented and enthusiastic, Galliford Try is the right place for you.

Our Benefits:

• Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays
• A wide range of corporate discounts
• Cycle to Work schemes
• Comprehensive pension plan
• Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme
• Private medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees and our employee assistance programme also provides free 24/7 support to those who need it
• Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role

About Us:

Galliford Try is one of the UK's leading construction businesses with a vision to continuously be a people-orientated, progressive business, driven by our values to deliver lasting change for our stakeholders and the communities we work in.

Our purpose is to improve people's lives through building the facilities and infrastructure that communities need, providing opportunities for our people to learn, grow and progress, working with our supply chain to promote the very best working practice and caring for the environment in which we work.

We do this by holding true to our values, delivering excellence for our clients and the community, being passionate about our role in providing vital services, putting integrity at the heart of our business by doing the right thing, and collaborating with our clients, supply chain and stakeholders to deliver lasting change and long-term value.

Contact:

For more information on this role or to enquire about other positions available within our Building North West business please contact Laura Mitchell on [e-mail].

Additional Information:

Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work full-time, reduced hours and / or flexibly and this will be discussed in more detail as part of the recruitment process.

We encourage you and would be grateful if you could confirm any requirements we can reasonably fulfil to make this application a positive experience for you.

Don't meet every requirement of the role? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Galliford Try, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement of the role, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

As a Disability Confident employer, we have committed to offer an interview to any candidate with a long-term health condition or disability that meet the essential criteria for the advertised position. Please contact the Resourcing Partner listed within the job advert if you believe this applies to you. We will also take the opportunity to discuss any adjustments required for your interview.

A full job description for this role is available upon request.

Equal Opportunity:

Galliford Try is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to offer an interview to any candidate with a long-term health condition or disability that meet the essential criteria for the advertised position.