Building Services Manager

Salter Grange Limited; Rochdale; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Salter Grange Limited is recruiting for an experienced Building Services Manager to take ownership of MEP delivery on a major secured project in the North West. The role splits roughly 50% on site in Liverpool and 50% in the office, offering close collaboration with the project team and subcontractors to maintain programme and standards.

The ideal candidate will have proven Building Services/MEP leadership on complex projects, with strong subcontractor management and a valid EL1/SC clearance.

Qualifications

• Lead and manage all Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health activities across the project.
• Coordinate and manage specialist MEP subcontractors, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with programme requirements.
• Oversee installation, quality, technical compliance, commissioning and handover activities.
• Manage technical queries, design coordination and changes throughout the project lifecycle.
• Work closely with the Project Manager, commercial team, consultants and client representatives to resolve technical and programme issues.
• Ensure all MEP works comply with relevant specifications, regulations, health & safety requirements and project standards.
• Provide regular progress updates and maintain strong project documentation and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Proven experience as a Building Services Manager, M&E Manager or Senior M&E professional on complex construction projects.
• Strong experience managing MEP subcontractors and delivering projects from installation through to commissioning and handover.
• Current EL1 or SC security clearance is essential.
• Experience working within a secure, government, defence or other highly regulated environment would be advantageous.
• Previous experience working within a live operational environment would be highly beneficial.
• SMSTS and relevant CSCS qualification.

Skills

MEP management

Subcontractor management

Design coordination

Project coordination

Documentation & reporting

Education

EL1 or SC security clearance

SMSTS

CSCS qualification

Job description

Salter Grange is recruiting on behalf of a leading Tier-1 Main Contractor for an immediate requirement for an experienced Building Services Manager to support a major secure-sector project in the North West.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced BSM to take full ownership of MEP delivery on a complex, highly regulated live operational environment, working closely with the project team, specialist subcontractors and key stakeholders.

The role will be 100% dedicated to the project, with an approximate split of 50% site-based and 50% office-based in Liverpool.

Building Services Manager Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage all Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health activities across the project.
• Coordinate and manage specialist MEP subcontractors, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with programme requirements.
• Oversee installation, quality, technical compliance, commissioning and handover activities.
• Manage technical queries, design coordination and changes throughout the project lifecycle.
• Work closely with the Project Manager, commercial team, consultants and client representatives to resolve technical and programme issues.
• Ensure all MEP works comply with relevant specifications, regulations, health & safety requirements and project standards.
• Provide regular progress updates and maintain strong project documentation and reporting.

Building Services Manager Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Building Services Manager, M&E Manager or Senior M&E professional on complex construction projects.
• Strong experience managing MEP subcontractors and delivering projects from installation through to commissioning and handover.
• Current EL1 or SC security clearance is essential.
• Experience working within a secure, government, defence or other highly regulated environment would be advantageous.
• Previous experience working within a live operational environment would be highly beneficial.
• SMSTS and relevant CSCS qualification.