Building Services Manager

PSR Solutions; Old Warren; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PSR Solutions in Reading is seeking an experienced Building Services Manager to lead the delivery of M&E packages across Reading and Oxford projects. You will coordinate design, procurement, installation and commissioning while ensuring works meet programme, budget and quality standards.

The role requires strong client and team collaboration with Project Managers, Design Managers and subcontractors, plus the ability to manage subcontractors, drive design coordination, and deliver handover with

Qualifications

• Experience as Building Services Manager / M&E Manager for main or specialist contractors.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical building services.
• Experience managing M&E subcontractors and supply chains.
• Experience with design coordination, installation, commissioning and handover.
• Good commercial and programme awareness.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate M&E design, procurement, installation and commissioning across projects.
• Manage building services delivery from pre-construction to completion.
• Collaborate with PMs, Design Managers, QS and subcontractors.
• Oversee specialist M&E subcontractors and supply chains.
• Review designs and technical submissions for quality and compliance.
• Ensure works meet programme, budget and quality standards.
• Identify and resolve technical issues throughout the project.
• Support commercial team with variations and valuations.
• Drive actions from design and coordination meetings to completion.
• Maintain relationships with clients, consultants and project teams.

Skills

M&E coordination

Project management

Stakeholder management

Budgeting & cost control

Communication

Independent working

Job description

Building Services Manager - Reading

Location: Reading

Salary: Competitive + Package

Job Type: Permanent

Sector: Construction / Building Services

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Building Services Manager (BSM) to join a leading construction contractor, working across projects in the Reading and Oxford areas.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Building Services professional looking to join an established contractor with a strong project portfolio and a variety of technically challenging schemes.

The Role

As Building Services Manager, you will take responsibility for the successful coordination and delivery of M&E / building services packages throughout the project lifecycle.

• Managing the building services delivery from pre-construction through to completion.
• Coordinating M&E design, procurement, installation and commissioning.
• Working closely with Project Managers, Design Managers, Quantity Surveyors and subcontractors.
• Managing specialist M&E subcontractors and supply chain partners.
• Reviewing designs, specifications and technical submissions.
• Ensuring building services works are delivered to programme, budget and required quality standards.
• Identifying and resolving technical issues throughout the project.
• Attending design and coordination meetings and driving actions through to completion.
• Monitoring progress and reporting on programme, cost, quality and risk.
• Supporting the commercial team with variations, valuations and financial reporting.
• Ensuring all works comply with relevant health & safety requirements and project standards.
• Managing commissioning, testing and handover activities.
• Maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants and the wider project team.

About You

We are looking for an experienced Building Services Manager with a strong background working for a main contractor or specialist contractor.

You will ideally have experience delivering complex construction projects and be confident managing both the technical and operational aspects of building services delivery.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Proven experience as a Building Services Manager / M&E Manager.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical building services.
• Main contracting experience.
• Experience managing M&E subcontractors and specialist supply chains.
• Strong understanding of design coordination, installation, commissioning and handover.
• Good commercial and programme awareness.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to work independently and take ownership of building services delivery.

Security Clearance

Experience working on MOD / defence projects would be advantageous. Candidates who currently hold, or have previously held, relevant security clearance are encouraged to highlight this when applying.

Location & Package

The role will primarily cover projects in the Reading area, so candidates should be comfortable travelling to sites within these locations.

Salary and package: Competitive, depending on experience.