Building Services Manager - North of England

Anchor Hanover Group; Bradford; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading not-for-profit housing provider in the UK is seeking a Building Services Manager. This role involves managing building services design for new developments while providing technical expertise and ensuring compliance with standards. Candidates should have experience in residential or care projects and understand the industry standards and regulations. The position offers a salary of up to £60,000 per annum plus car allowance and requires extensive travel across the North.

Benefits

£6,200 car allowance

Qualifications

• Proven track record of delivering building services solutions for residential or care projects.
• Experience reviewing designs, inspecting works, and commissioning.
• Understanding of diverse stakeholder needs.
• Broad knowledge of the building industry and design processes.
• Familiarity with legislation and quality assurance procedures.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and oversee building services design for new developments.
• Provide technical expertise to the Development Team.
• Review project schedules and ensure timely commissioning of services.
• Assess new developments and drive improvement in design.
• Support updates to design guides and Employer Requirements.

Skills

Delivering building services solutions

Reviewing designs

Inspecting on-site works

Understanding housing and care requirements

Collaborative working

Job description

Building Services Manager (North)

Location:Remote, with extensive travel across the North of the UK
Salary:Up to£60,000 per annum (depending on experience) plus a £6,200 car allowance
Contract Type:Full-time, Permanent

About Anchor

Anchor is England’s largest not-for-profit provider of housing and care for older people. We’re dedicated to creating homes where everyone can thrive in later life, combining comfort, safety, and community.

To support our ambitious Development Strategy, we’re aiming to deliver 500 new homes annually over the next decade. With several projects already underway and more exciting opportunities on the horizon, now is a great time to join us.

Your Role

As Building Services Manager, you will:

• Work withexternal consultants, contractors, and internal teams to evaluate and oversee building services design for new developments and regeneration projects. You'll ensure designs and installations meet Anchor’s specifications and contractual requirements.
• Provide technical expertise to the Development Team and internal stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle, inspecting works, identifying quality issues, and supporting delivery leads to address them.
• Review project schedules and programmes to ensure timely commissioning of building services before completion, while verifying all certifications and documentation are accurate.
• Assess new developments, products, and construction techniques to drive continuous improvement in building services design. You'll also support the Development team in updating design guides and Employer Requirements.

What We’re Looking For

You will be an experienced professional who:

• Has a proven track record of delivering building services solutions for residential, retirement, or care projects. You’ll have experience reviewing designs, inspecting on-site works and commissioning.
• Understands the needs of diverse internal and external stakeholders and works collaboratively in an agile environment.
• Has a good understanding of housing and care requirements for older people.
• Possesses broad knowledge of the building industry, including design processes, materials, and alternative installation solutions.
• Is familiar with legislation governing designers, contractors, and operators, and has experience with quality assurance procedures in building design.

Why Join Anchor?

By joining Anchor, you’ll play a vital role in transforming housing and care for older people. If you’re passionate about creating homes that enhance lives and have the expertise to lead in building services, we’d love to hear from you.

Take the next step in your career and help us reimagine housing and care for the future.