Building Services Manager - South

PropertyWeek4Jobs; Birmingham; Remote; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing organization is seeking an experienced Building Services Manager to oversee design and technical delivery for new housing and care projects across the South of the UK. The ideal candidate will ensure compliance with quality standards and engage with various stakeholders. The position offers a salary up to £60,000 plus a car allowance, with remote work options and significant travel needed.

Benefits

Gym and fitness discounts

Pension plan with employer match

Flexible working options

Ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• Proven track record in delivering building services.
• Collaborative approach in an agile environment.
• Familiarity with legislation governing building services.

Responsibilities

• Oversee building services design for new developments.
• Provide technical expertise throughout project lifecycle.
• Review project schedules for timely commissioning.

Skills

Building services solutions for residential and care projects

Reviewing designs and inspecting works

Understanding of housing and care requirements for older people

Knowledge of building industry processes and materials

Compliance with legislation and quality assurance procedures

Job description

Overview

Building Services Manager (South)

Location: Remote, with extensive travel across the South 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

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 with external 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 of 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.

Anchor – a great place to work

Anchor is England’s largest not-for-profit provider of care and housing for older people. Our heartfelt ambition is to transform housing and care so everyone can have a home where they love living in later life.

We’re not-for-profit which means every penny we make or save is invested in the people who live with us, the places they live and the people who work here. That means a better standard of care and customer service, better wages, more investment in training and development and improved facilities.

Our values

Every one of us can make a difference to our residents and play a part in shaping homes and services around their needs.

Our Anchor values of being Accountable, Respectful, Courageous and Honest apply to us all, whether you manage colleagues as part of your role or not.

Displaying our values can influence those around us to do the same. We can all be leaders at Anchor and should all be driven by the same customer ethos. Our Anchor Leadership Framework helps align these values with the skills and behaviours we demonstrate.

A rewarding environment

From health and happiness to finance and your career, we’ll give you all the support you need.

Health & happiness

• Gym, fitness and wellbeing discounts
• Mental health support
• Flexible working options
• Access to online GP appointments

Finance

• Pension plan – contribute between 4% and 8% and we’ll match it or better
• Quick and easy pension transfer service
• Savings and financial advice, loans, free life assurance
• Discounts on shopping, holidays, phones, technology and more

Career

• Ongoing personal and professional development programme
• Leadership Pathways online learning resources
• Career progression and promotion opportunities

To see our full range of benefits, check out our dedicated being well website. Please follow the link or copy and paste the URL into your browser: anchorbeingwell.co.uk

Celebrating diversity, celebrating you

Anchor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We aim to celebrate diversity and inclusion in all that we do, as we know that the more diverse our colleagues are, the better care and support we can give to our residents and each other.

We are proud to have an LGBT+ group for our residents, and also Disability, LGBT+ and race and ethnicity colleague networks. These work to celebrate diversity, address concerns, review policy and practice and empower their members. We also have an Inclusive Ambassador network to allow all colleagues to be part of promoting diversity and to be an ally to others.

We are a Gold Standard Inclusive Employer, a Stonewall Diversity Champion, Menopause Friendly and a signatory to the Care Leaver Covenant, HouseProud Pledge and Age Friendly Employer Pledge schemes.