Building Services Manager - Freelance Role

Construction, Property and Engineering; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm near Reading is seeking a Freelance Building Services Manager to oversee services packages across various projects. The ideal candidate has experience in both mechanical and electrical services, and a strong background in managing subcontractors. This role is inside IR35, PAYE or Umbrella only, and expected to last until December 2025. You must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience with mechanical and electrical services in construction.
• Background in a main contractor or subcontractor role.
• Pre-construction and delivery experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for services packages on projects.
• Oversee services packages with the delivery team.
• Manage subcontractors during installation and commissioning.
• See projects from concept to completion on-site.

Skills

Managing subcontractors

Mechanical services experience

Electrical services experience

Communication

Education

Degree in relevant field

Job description

Overview

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

Current context

The company is a national brand with an excellent reputation in their chosen marketplace and have long-term relationships with clients, subcontractors and the wider supply chain. They have a forward-thinking approach to staff engagement and opportunities to grow and develop your career with them. The regional office is near Reading, but the geographical area covers the M4 Corridor down to the South Coast, targeting work in education, public sector, retail, leisure and commercial marketplaces with a mix of negotiated and framework opportunities. Turnover for 2022 and 2023 has been secured and 2024 is almost there, so they are highly selective about the type of work they look at.

Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for the services packages across a range of projects.
• Work with the wider site delivery team to oversee the services packages on site.
• Help manage the subcontractors through the install process, dealing with all related technical queries through to commissioning and handover.
• Work cradle to grave on schemes and see ideas and plans come to life on site.

Qualifications and experience

• Ideally from a main contractor or specialist subcontractor background with experience of both mechanical and electrical services.
• Experience of pre-construction and delivery would be an advantage.
• Ideally degree-qualified, but open to individuals who have worked their way up from the tools.

Contract and location

The role is inside IR35 and is PAYE or Umbrella only. Duration is expected to be until December 2025.

Additional information

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. Applications from all sections of society are welcome, and reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements can be discussed to support your application.

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

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