Building Services Manager

Russell Taylor Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Russell Taylor Group is recruiting a Building Services Manager to support a busy portfolio of North West projects. The role reports to the Head of Building Services and seeks a proactive professional to drive innovative M&E solutions for a Tier One main contractor.

The successful candidate will coordinate design and installation, ensure buildability and cost-effectiveness, and contribute to project delivery across pre-construction to completion.

Qualifications

• Level 6 / Degree level (Mechanical or Electrical) or equivalent experience.
• Previous experience working for a main contractor.
• Strong technical knowledge of M&E / Building Services.
• Experience coordinating the design and installation of building services.
• Design experience would be advantageous.
• Strong understanding of construction processes and project delivery.
• Excellent communication, coordination and problem-solving skills.
• Proactive approach with the ability to bring fresh thinking and new ideas.
• Genuine passion for the built environment and delivering exceptional projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical Building Services / M&E support to project and pre-construction teams.
• Ensure the design and installation of M&E services is fully coordinated, buildable, cost-effective and compliant with contractual requirements.
• Review and evaluate M&E tenders, identifying risks and opportunities within the design.
• Oversee the design and installation of M&E systems throughout the project lifecycle.
• Work closely with project teams, designers, consultants, subcontractors and clients.
• Provide technical input and support from pre-construction through to completion and aftercare.
• Help identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality and project delivery.
• Support the delivery of innovative and intelligent Building Services solutions.
• Ensure M&E works are delivered to the required programme, quality and safety standards.

Skills

M&E coordination

Technical Building Services

Communication skills

Problem solving

Proactive thinking

Fresh ideas

Built environment passion

Construction processes

Team collaboration

Education

Level 6 / Degree level in Mechanical or Electrical

Job description

Building Services Manager – North West
Location: Manchester / Liverpool
Employer: Tier One Main Contractor

Salary: Competitive salary package, dependent on experience
Working: Flexible & Agile Working
Job Type: Permanent

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Building Services Manager to join a leading Tier One main contractor, supporting a busy portfolio of projects across the North West.

Reporting to the Head of Building Services, this is an excellent opportunity for a committed Building Services professional to join a well-established and experienced technical team. The successful candidate will bring energy, fresh ideas and a forward-thinking approach, helping to deliver intelligent and innovative solutions across a range of projects.

The Opportunity

• An experienced Building Services Engineer or Coordinator looking to take the next step in their M&E career.
• An experienced Building Services Consultant looking for a new career path.
• An experienced M&E Project Manager looking to gain experience working for a Tier One main contractor.
• An established Building Services professional with previous main contractor experience looking for a new challenge.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical Building Services / M&E support to project and pre-construction teams.
• Ensure the design and installation of M&E services is fully coordinated, buildable, cost-effective and compliant with contractual requirements.
• Review and evaluate M&E tenders, identifying risks and opportunities within the design.
• Oversee the design and installation of M&E systems throughout the project lifecycle.
• Work closely with project teams, designers, consultants, subcontractors and clients.
• Provide technical input and support from pre-construction through to completion and aftercare.
• Help identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality and project delivery.
• Support the delivery of innovative and intelligent Building Services solutions.
• Ensure M&E works are delivered to the required programme, quality and safety standards.

About You

We're looking for someone who is passionate about Building Services and wants to make a real contribution to the delivery of high-quality construction projects.

You will ideally have:

• A qualification or equivalent skills and experience at Level 6 / Degree level, preferably within a Mechanical or Electrical discipline.
• Previous experience working for a main contractor.
• Strong technical knowledge of M&E / Building Services.
• Experience coordinating the design and installation of building services.
• Design experience would be advantageous.
• Strong understanding of construction processes and project delivery.
• Excellent communication, coordination and problem-solving skills.
• A proactive approach with the ability to bring fresh thinking and new ideas.
• A genuine passion for the built environment and delivering exceptional projects.

Essential Requirements

• Right to work in the UK, or eligibility to obtain this.
• Full UK Driving Licence, or the ability to obtain one.
• Willingness to travel across North West projects.
• Previous experience within Building Services / M&E and construction.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary package, dependent on experience.
• Flexible and agile working.
• Opportunity to work for a Tier One main contractor.
• Excellent career development and progression opportunities.
• Exposure to major construction projects across the North West.
• The opportunity to work alongside an experienced and established technical team.
• A role where your ideas, technical knowledge and experience can genuinely make a difference.

Important Information:

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