Building Services Manager

Construction, Property and Engineering; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Building Services/Technical Manager to lead services across diverse projects. This role offers the chance to engage in the full lifecycle of projects, from feasibility assessments to on-site management, ensuring successful delivery. The company promotes a hybrid working model, allowing flexibility in work locations to support work-life balance. With a strong focus on career development, this opportunity is perfect for professionals eager to make a significant impact in the construction sector. Join a forward-thinking team that values your expertise and fosters growth in your career journey.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical and electrical services is essential.
• Degree-qualified candidates preferred, but practical experience is valued.

Responsibilities

• Oversee services packages across various construction projects.
• Collaborate with design and commercial teams for project success.

Skills

Mechanical Services

Electrical Services

Project Management

Bid Management

Estimating

Education

Degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

We are working with a Tier 1 contractor based near Reading to recruit a new Building Services/Technical Manager for the business.

The company is a national brand with an excellent reputation in their chosen marketplace and has excellent long-term relationships with clients, subcontractors, and the wider supply chain. They have a forward-thinking approach to staff engagement and offer opportunities to grow and develop your career.

The regional office is based near Slough, but the geographical area covers the M4 Corridor, Thames Valley, and Oxfordshire. They target work in the education, public sector, retail, leisure, and commercial marketplaces on negotiated and framework opportunities. Turnover for 2025 and 2026 has been secured.

Current live projects include new build Higher Education, Primary Schools, Leisure and Retail developments, local authority schemes, as well as NHS projects, all won on a 2-stage process through a range of frameworks such as SCF, Pagabo, and DFE, with values ranging from £20 to £90 million.

The role involves taking full responsibility for the services packages across a range of projects. You will be involved with the bid and estimating teams at the preconstruction stage to assess feasibility, program times, and buildability of the schemes. You will work with the design and commercial teams and subcontractors to establish best practices, pricing, and procedures, with your input being essential to the successful delivery of the wider project.

Upon contract award, you will work with the wider site delivery team to oversee the services packages on site and help manage the subcontractors during the installation process, addressing all related technical queries through to commissioning and handover. This is a real opportunity to work cradle to grave on schemes and see your ideas and plans come to life on site.

They are flexible regarding how and where you choose to work, operating a hybrid model that allows you to work in the office, hotdesk at the nearest project, work on live sites, or work from home if needed. They take a pragmatic approach to working, aiming to find the best way for you to achieve your goals while maintaining a work/life balance.

The role would ideally suit someone from either a main contractor or specialist subcontractor background, with experience in both mechanical and electrical services. Experience in preconstruction and delivery would be an advantage. Ideally, candidates should be degree-qualified, but they are also keen to consider individuals who have worked their way up from the tools.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing business that values your opinion and expertise, offering you the chance to develop your career in whatever direction you choose. Get in touch for a more detailed conversation.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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