Building Services Manager – Secure Sector Project | North West

Salter Grange; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

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. The role is 100% dedicated to the project, with a split of 50% site-based and 50% office-based in Liverpool.

You will lead all MEP delivery, coordinate specialist subcontractors, supervise installation through to handover, ensure compliance with regulations and safety standards, and maintain

Qualifications

• Experience as Building Services Manager or senior M&E professional on complex construction projects.
• Proven ability to manage MEP subcontractors and deliver from installation to handover.
• Experience in secure/regulatory environments is advantageous.
• Current EL1 or SC security clearance is essential.
• SMSTS and CSCS qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health activities across the project.
• Coordinate and manage MEP subcontractors to meet programme requirements.
• Oversee installation, quality, technical compliance, commissioning and handover.
• Manage technical queries, design coordination and changes throughout the lifecycle.
• Work with Project Manager, commercial team and client representatives to resolve issues.
• Ensure MEP works comply with specifications, regulations and health and safety.
• Provide progress updates and maintain project documentation and reporting.

Skills

Leadership

MEP coordination

Subcontractor management

Tools

SMSTS

CSCS

EL1/SC security clearance

Job description

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.

• 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.
• 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.