Senior Building Services Manager

Fawkes & Reece London; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contractor is seeking a Senior Building Services Manager for a major industrial project in Suffolk. You will oversee the MEP package from construction to commissioning, ensuring compliance with standards and delivering high-quality solutions. This role offers a competitive salary, car allowance, and strong benefits, along with opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Car allowance + travel expenses

Strong benefits package including healthcare & pension

Career progression with a top-tier contractor

Qualifications

• Experience managing MEP at design, construction & commissioning stages.
• Background working with a main contractor.
• High-level technical expertise in building services and process engineering.

Responsibilities

• Oversee MEP services from design to handover.
• Review sub-contractor drawings and technical submissions.
• Ensure co-ordination between MEP and other works packages.

Skills

Technical expertise in building services

Commercial awareness

Programming skills

Education

HNC or Degree in Building Services

Job description

Are you ready to take the lead on some of the most exciting industrial projects in the region?

We're working with a well–established, Tier 1 Main Contractor who are thriving in the industrial sector and have a major project in Suffolk region. They're now on the lookout for a Senior Building Services Manager to join their high–performing team.

About the Role of Senior Building Services Manager:

Reporting directly to the Project Director, you'll be a key part of the project delivery team – overseeing the full MEP package from construction through to commissioning and handover. Projects vary in scope and complexity, covering everything from specialist lighting and renewable energy systems to complex mechanical and manufacturing process systems.

You'll be using your technical know–how, commercial awareness, and programming skills to deliver high–quality solutions that meet design intent, budget, and programme – all while ensuring full compliance with current legislation, BREEAM, CIBSE, BSRIA and other standards.

Key Responsibilities for Senior Building Services Manager:

• Oversee MEP services from design to handover
• Review sub–contractor drawings and technical submissions
• Ensure co–ordination between MEP and other works packages
• Attend and contribute to regular commissioning meetings
• Manage snagging and defects to ensure timely completion

Requirements for Senior Building Services Manager:

• Background working with a main contractor
• HNC or Degree in Building Services
• Experience managing MEP at design, construction & commissioning stages
• High–level technical expertise in building services and process engineering

What's On Offer for a Senior Building Services Manager:

• Salary in the region of 95,000 to 110,000
• Car allowance + travel expenses
• Strong benefits package including healthcare & pension
• Career progression with a top–tier contractor

Interested?

Apply now with an up–to–date CV or get in touch with Lewis Calder in our London office on (phone number removed) for a confidential chat.