Building Services Manager – MEP Lead for Education Project

Sphere Solutions; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

2 paid volunteering days

Company pension scheme

Life insurance

Private medical insurance

Generous employee share scheme

Lifestyle and employee benefits

Job summary

Sphere Solutions is seeking a Building Services Manager or Senior Building Services Manager to lead the coordination and delivery of Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health services on a major education development in Cardiff.

You will work closely with the project management team, MEP subcontractors, consultants and other stakeholders to ensure installations are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest standards of quality, programme and commercial performance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Building Services Manager or senior role in construction.
• Strong electrical engineering or electrical installation background.
• Experience coordinating complex MEP packages on large construction projects.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications and design information.
• Experience leading specialist subcontractors and large multidisciplinary teams.
• Understanding of construction programmes, procurement, QA and safety requirements.
• Excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills.
• Relevant electrical/building services qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Managing and coordinating all MEP services throughout construction and delivery phases.
• Leading electrical services installations alongside mechanical and public health packages.
• Managing specialist MEP subcontractors, monitoring performance and progress against programmes.
• Chairing regular subcontractor progress meetings and coordinating site activities.
• Monitoring design development, procurement, labour resources and programme requirements.
• Reviewing technical submissions, drawings, specifications, RFIs and contractor design information.
• Reviewing and approving method statements, risk assessments and health and safety documentation.
• Managing MEP installation quality and compliance with regulations.
• Developing and implementing ITPs to maintain quality standards.
• Coordinating testing, commissioning and handover activities for project completion.
• Managing statutory utility providers (electricity, gas, water, telecoms).
• Identifying and resolving technical issues and interfaces between trades.

Job description

Sphere Solutions is seeking a Building Services Manager or Senior Building Services Manager to lead the coordination and delivery of Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health services on a major education development in Cardiff.

You will work closely with the project management team, MEP subcontractors, consultants and other stakeholders to ensure installations are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest standards of quality, programme and commercial performance.