Building Services Manager

James Gray Recruitment; Scotland; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Building Services Manager for a prominent contractor in Central West Scotland. This role involves overseeing M&E elements across projects, ensuring quality, safety, and compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in managing building services and excellent stakeholder management skills. Competitive salary with an excellent benefits package offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

33 days annual leave

Life assurance

Cycle-to-Work scheme

Taste Card discounts

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Proven track record in managing building services on large-scale projects.
• Strong technical knowledge of standards and regulations.
• Ability to work collaboratively and make informed decisions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all mechanical and electrical elements across projects.
• Evaluate and approve contractors for qualifications.
• Monitor quality control, budget adherence, and schedules.
• Identify and implement value engineering opportunities.

Skills

Managing building services

Technical knowledge of M&E systems

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Stakeholder management

Education

HNC/HND in Building Services

Degree in related field

Job description

Building Services Manager – Construction
Location: Central West Scotland (Robroyston / Glasgow)
Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits Package

We’re partnering with a leading main contractor renowned for delivering high-quality projects across commercial, residential, education, healthcare, and public sector developments. With a strong commitment to sustainability, innovation, and technical excellence, they deliver projects that make a lasting impact.

They are now seeking an experienced Building Services Manager to oversee all mechanical and electrical (M&E) elements across multiple projects, ensuring delivery to the highest quality, safety, and technical standards.

Key Responsibilities

Review tender submissions and assess opportunities, risks, and project feasibility.

Evaluate and approve contractors, ensuring they are suitably qualified, resourced, and capable of delivery.

Lead building services coordination reviews and prepare installation method statements.

Monitor quality control, budget adherence, and programme schedules.

Review M&E tender documentation and ensure regulatory compliance.

Identify and implement value engineering opportunities.

What We’re Looking For

Proven track record in managing building services on large-scale construction projects.

Strong technical knowledge of M&E systems, building services standards, and relevant regulations.

Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

HNC/HND in Building Services (degree desirable).

Ability to work collaboratively while making confident, informed decisions.

What’s on Offer

Competitive salary and pension scheme.

33 days’ annual leave.

Life assurance, Cycle-to-Work scheme, Taste Card discounts, and wellbeing support.

Opportunity to work with a respected contractor on a diverse range of exciting projects.

If you’re an experienced Building Services Manager looking for your next challenge with a forward-thinking contractor, we’d love to hear from you.

Please submit your CV, and a member of our recruitment team will be in touch.

James Gray Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates, regardless of race, sex, disability, beliefs, sexual orientation, or age.

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