Building Services Manager

Falcon Green; Oxford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the UK is seeking a Building Services Manager to oversee MEP services during the pre-construction phase. The role requires managing subcontractors, providing technical guidance, and ensuring projects are delivered to high standards. Candidates should have a strong background in construction, excellent project management skills, and relevant industry experience, with an emphasis on safety and quality compliance. The position offers the opportunity to work closely with site teams, contributing to continuous improvement and successful project delivery.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ relevant industry experience.
• Membership of a professional body (e.g. CIBSE, ASHRAE, IET).
• Working towards MCIOB or CIBSE accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the selection of subcontractors and act as MEP expert.
• Manage and coordinate M&E design information.
• Produce weekly building services status reports.

Skills

Project planning

Budget management

Strong problem-solving

Strong communication

Team leadership

Education

5+ years relevant industry experience

Membership of CIBSE, ASHRAE, or IET

Working towards MCIOB or CIBSE accreditation

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

An industry leading main contractor in the industrial and residential sector is seeking a Building Services professional to lead the successful delivery of MEP services during the pre-construction phase.

As a Building Services Manager you will oversee the selection of subcontractors, act as the MEP expert across multiple projects, and provide technical guidance while identifying risks early. Working closely with site teams and senior stakeholders, you will drive improvements in pre-construction processes and ensure projects are delivered efficiently, safely, and to the highest standards.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Comply with all company health and safety policies.
• Manage and coordinate M&E design information to support construction programmes.
• Review M&E concept designs and Stage 4 and 5 subcontractor designs.
• Ensure designers identify hazards and manage health and safety risks.
• Undertake detailed design gap analysis at tender stage.
• Support estimating teams by highlighting design shortfalls.
• Identify value engineering opportunities for both the business and the client.
• Manage and coordinate statutory utility providers.
• Ensure all statutory, regulatory, client, and internal approvals are in place.
• Review design, construction, and commissioning programmes.
• Produce weekly building services status reports.
• Support the appointment of M&E consultants and design-and-build subcontractors.
• Ensure construction information is fully coordinated and approved prior to issue.
• Control costs and ensure designs remain within budget.
• Validate M&E designs on project completion.
• Maintain cost, installation, testing, and commissioning records.
• Carry out cost checks and report significant variances.
• Ensure risk assessments are completed and actions implemented.
• Assist with the production of O&M manuals.
• Enforce compliance with company safety management systems on site.
• Attend project meetings and contribute to project reporting.
• Monitor performance and support continuous improvement.
• Inspect M&E works and produce technical reports.
• Undertake snagging of M&E installations.
• Comply with quality, environmental, and safety management systems.
• Support repeat business opportunities on live projects.
• Build strong relationships with clients, consultants, and supply chain partners.
• Lead, support, and develop team members through regular feedback.
• Carry out any other duties aligned with the role.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 5 years’ relevant industry experience.
• Membership of a professional body (e.g. CIBSE, ASHRAE, IET).
• Working towards MCIOB or CIBSE accreditation.
• Strong design and estimating background.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Solid understanding of health and safety requirements.
• Experience working on complex construction projects.
• Strong project planning and budget management skills.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.
• Experience delivering and embedding change.
• Commercially astute with strong construction knowledge.
• Self-motivated and comfortable working autonomously.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Calm under pressure with strong delivery focus.
• Able to build relationships at all levels.
• Confident leader with the ability to inspire others.
• Passionate about mentoring and developing junior staff.
• Collaborative and approachable team player.
• Open to feedback and continuous improvement.

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