Building Services Manager

Randstad; Reading; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contractor near Reading seeks a freelance Building Services Manager to oversee site services and manage subcontractors throughout the installation process. This role offers the chance to engage in diverse projects while ensuring compliance with technical and safety standards. Candidates with backgrounds in both mechanical and electrical services are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience in both mechanical and electrical services.
• Strong project management skills are essential.
• Degree preferred, but practical experience is valued.

Responsibilities

• Oversee services packages on site and manage subcontractors.
• Deal with technical queries from installation to commissioning.
• Additional responsibilities include health & safety and quality management.

Skills

Mechanical Services

Electrical Services

Project Management

Education

Degree in Engineering

Relevant Certifications

Job description

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

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

The regional office is based near Slough but the geographical area covers the M4 Corridor, Thames Valley and Oxfordshire and they target work in the education, public sector, retail, leisure and commercial marketplaces on negotiated and framework opportunities.

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 and values are from GBP20 to GBP90 million.

The role is to work with the site delivery teams to oversee the services packages on site and help manage the subcontractors through the install process dealing with all related technical queries all the way 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. Additional responsibilities will include design, health & safety, quality etc.

The role would ideally suit someone from a either a main contractor or specialist subcontractor with experience of both mechanical and electrical services and experience of precon and delivery would be an advantage. Ideally degree qualified but they are also keen to look at individuals who have worked their way up off the tools.

The role is inside scope so you will need to be engaged on PAYE or Umbrella basis but the day rate is negotiable to compensate and the workload should get you through to the end of the year.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than 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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