Building Services Manager

McLaughlin & Harvey Ltd; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Volunteering days

Competitive salary

Job summary

McLaughlin and Harvey is seeking a Building Services Manager to lead the design, delivery and commissioning of building services on our high-value UK projects. You will manage the design, drawings and approvals, ensure compliance with building regulations and planning conditions, and work with pre-construction teams to reflect client needs in proposals.

Join us to contribute to a collaborative culture, uphold quality standards, chair specialist meetings, and support commercial teams with

Qualifications

• Technically qualified in a mechanical or electrical trade within a consultancy, main contractor or sub-contractor management background.
• BTEC in Building Services Engineering, Operations and Maintenance Engineering.
• Electrical or mechanical Building Services to HNC / HND level.
• Degree in Building Services Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Experience in managing design, delivery and commissioning of Building services in a construction environment.
• Work with pre-construction teams to ensure client requirements are met and reflected in proposals.
• Ensure all Building services needs are met and reflected in the building and fabric with timely information delivery.
• Manage the Design, Drawings and approvals process in line with programme.
• Ensure projects comply with building regulations, planning conditions, specifications and 3rd party accreditations.
• Support Planning teams to integrate building services into delivery programme and execution plans.
• Establish and manage quality systems to meet high standards and specifications.
• Monitor progress and assist project management with resource and approach of specialist contractors.

Skills

Building services management

Project coordination

Quality assurance

Education

Technically qualified in a Mechanical or Electrical Trade

BTEC in Building Services Engineering, Operations and Maintenance Engineering

Electrical or Mechanical Building Services to HNC / HND

Degree in Building Services Engineering

Job description

Build your Future with Us!

We are a forward-thinking Company with an established presence across the UK and Ireland. Our values We Commit, We Care, We Collaborate shape how we work with our clients, partners, and each other.

As our business continues to grow, we are looking for dedicated individuals who take pride in their work and want to build a rewarding career within a supportive and collaborative environment. We are seeking a Building Services Manager to enhance our team and drive success across our high value projects.

Why join us?

• Exciting Projects – Work on varied sector projects and leave a lasting legacy
• Career Growth – Clear progression pathways and continuous professional development
• Collaborative Culture – Be part of a team that values innovation, integrity, and a commitment to excellence
• Competitive Package – Enjoy a competitive salary and great benefits with volunteering days.

What you will be doing

• The successful candidate will be experienced in managing design, delivery, and commissioning of Building services in a construction environment
• Working with pre-construction teams to make sure client requirements are met and proposals reflect their needs and the contract
• Making sure all Building services needs are met, reflected in the building and fabric with information delivered in good time
• Managing the Design, Drawings and approvals process in line with programme.
• Making sure projects comply with building regulations, planning conditions, specifications and any 3rd part accreditations
• Supporting Planning teams in making sure building services are fully integrated into the delivery programme and execution plans
• Establishing and managing quality systems to make sure high standards and specifications are met
• Monitoring progress against targets and assisting the project management team with making sure specialist contractors resource and approach the project as needed
• Support the quantity surveying and commercial teams with review of changes to contract and valuations of the work
• Managing the commissioning process and training to make sure all systems operate as design, design and validation teams are satisfied and building users trained in operation
• Attending client progress and technical meetings
• Chairing specialist design, progress, and commissioning meetings

What We’re Looking For

Applicants should have as a minimum one of the following or equivalent:

• Technically Qualified in a Mechanical or Electrical Trade within a Consultancy, Main Contractor or Sub Contractor Management background
• BTEC in Building Services Engineering, Operations and Maintenance Engineering
• Electrical or Mechanical Building Services to HNC / HND level
• Degree in Building Services Engineering

Join us on our journey to #BuildingTogetherUnlockingPotential

McLaughlin and Harvey are an equal opportunities employer who are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of backgrounds, experiences, and identities. We believe that diverse perspectives strengthen our teams and help us deliver better outcomes for our people, our clients, and the communities in which we work.