Building Services Manager – Secure Sector Project | North West

Bimplus; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Salter Grange Limited is recruiting on behalf of a leading Tier-1 Main Contractor for an immediate requirement for an experienced Building Services Manager to support a major secure-sector project in the North West. This role offers full ownership of MEP delivery on a complex, highly regulated live environment, working closely with the project team and subcontractors.

The role will be 50% site-based and 50% office-based in Liverpool.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Building Services Manager on complex construction projects.
• Experience managing MEP subcontractors through installation to handover.
• EL1 or SC security clearance (essential).
• Experience in secure/regulatory environments beneficial.
• Live operational environment experience beneficial.
• SMSTS and CSCS certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health activities across the project.
• Coordinate and manage specialist MEP subcontractors, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with programme requirements.
• Oversee installation, quality, commissioning and handover activities.
• Manage technical queries, design coordination and changes throughout the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with the Project Manager, commercial team, consultants and client representatives to resolve issues.
• Ensure all MEP works comply with specifications, regulations and health & safety requirements.
• Provide regular progress updates and maintain project documentation and reporting.

Skills

MEP management

Site and office coordination

Security clearance

Education

CSCS qualification

SMSTS qualification

Job description

Salter Grange Limited

Salter Grange is recruiting on behalf of a leading Tier-1 Main Contractor for an immediate requirement for an experienced Building Services Manager to support a major secure-sector project in the North West. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced BSM to take full ownership of MEP delivery on a complex, highly regulated live operational environment, working closely with the project team, specialist subcontractors and key stakeholders. The role will be 100% dedicated to the project, with an approximate split of 50% site-based and 50% office-based in Liverpool.

Building Services Manager Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage all Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health activities across the project.
• Coordinate and manage specialist MEP subcontractors, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with programme requirements.
• Oversee installation, quality, technical compliance, commissioning and handover activities.
• Manage technical queries, design coordination and changes throughout the project lifecycle.
• Work closely with the Project Manager, commercial team, consultants and client representatives to resolve technical and programme issues.
• Ensure all MEP works comply with relevant specifications, regulations, health & safety requirements and project standards.
• Provide regular progress updates and maintain strong project documentation and reporting.

Building Services Manager Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Building Services Manager, M&E Manager or Senior M&E professional on complex construction projects.
• Strong experience managing MEP subcontractors and delivering projects from installation through to commissioning and handover.
• Current EL1 or SC security clearance is essential.
• Experience working within a secure, government, defence or other highly regulated environment would be advantageous.
• Previous experience working within a live operational environment would be highly beneficial.
• SMSTS and relevant CSCS qualification.