Building Services Manager

Brown and Wills Recruitment Ltd; Wythenshawe; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance or company vehicle

Company pension

Private healthcare

Discretionary performance bonus

Collaborative team culture

Job summary

Brown and Wills Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Building Services Manager for a leading North West Main Contractor. You will own MEP delivery from pre-construction through to site delivery, commissioning and handover, coordinating design consultants, subcontractors, and on-site teams.

The role requires 5+ years in building services, CSCS and SMSTS, and a degree in Building Services Engineering (or related).

Qualifications

• At least 5 years in Building Services Management or MEP coordination for a Main Contractor or Tier 1 MEP subcontractor.
• Experience on complex commercial builds >£5m and refurbishment projects.
• HNC/HND or Degree in Building Services Engineering (or related).
• Valid CSCS card and SMSTS qualification.
• Strong knowledge of Building Regulations, CIBSE guidelines, and D&B procurement.
• Excellent communicator able to chair workshops and hold design teams accountable.

Responsibilities

• Pre-Construction & Design: review tender information and buildability.
• Subcontractor management: lead procurement, coordination of MEP specialists.
• Site management: oversee quality, compliance, and progress of MEP works.
• Commercial awareness: support value engineering, variations, and valuations.
• Commissioning & handover: manage integration, testing, and client handover.

Skills

MEP coordination

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Value engineering

Contractual awareness

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Building Services Engineering

Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

The Company

A leading, well-established Build Main Contractor with a strong footprint across the North West. Known for delivering high-quality commercial, healthcare, education, and industrial schemes ranging from £5m to £50m+. Due to a strong regional pipeline of newly secured Design & Build (D&B) frameworks, they are looking for an experienced Building Services Manager to take full ownership of our Mechanical, Electrical, and Public Health (MEP) delivery.

The Role

Reporting directly to the Head of Building Services, you will act as the technical MEP authority from pre-construction right through to site delivery to final commissioning and handover.

You will bridge the gap between design consultants, specialist subcontractors, and our on-site build teams to ensure MEP installations are coordinated, compliant, safe, and commercially viable.

Key Responsibilities

• Pre-Construction & Design: Review tender information, interrogate design drawings for buildability, and assist in developing Contractor's Proposals.


• Subcontractor Management: Lead the procurement, management, and coordination of specialist mechanical, electrical, and life-safety subcontractors.


• Site Management: Oversee quality control, technical compliance, and progress of MEP installations on-site.


• Commercial Awareness: Support the commercial team with value engineering, variations, and monthly subcontractor valuations.


• Commissioning & Handover: Manage the integration, testing, and commissioning phases smoothly to ensure successful asset handovers to the client.

What they are looking for

• Proven Track Record: At least 5 years of experience working as a Building Services Manager or MEP Coordinator for a Main Contractor or Tier 1 MEP subcontractor.


• Project Exposure: Practical experience working on complex commercial build, fit-out, or refurbishment projects valued at over £5m.


• Qualifications: HNC/HND or Degree in Building Services Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.


• Site Ready: Valid CSCS card and SMSTS qualification.


• Technical Mindset: Strong working knowledge of standard Building Regulations, CIBSE guidelines, and D&B procurement.


• Soft Skills: An excellent communicator who is comfortable chairing technical workshops and holding design teams accountable.

What's in it for You?

• Competitive base salary with annual pay reviews.


• Generous car allowance or choice of hybrid/electric company vehicle.


• Company pension scheme and private healthcare.


• Discretionary performance bonus.


• A genuinely collaborative team culture with clear pathways to Senior Management.