GRAHAM Academy - Assistant Building Services Manager (Graduate) – UK

BPIC Network; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car Allowance

Subsidised Private Medical Cover

Life Assurance Scheme

Living away from home allowance (where

Contributory Pension

35 Days annual leave

Job summary

Graham in Liverpool seeks an Assistant Building Services Manager to support the Building Services team from tender through project completion and aftercare. This graduate-facing role requires a degree in Architectural Technology or a related field, with strong communication and collaboration skills.

You will assist with MEP design coordination, attend client meetings, and help ensure buildability and compliance across projects.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified, or due to graduate in 2027, in Architectural Technology or related built environment discipline with a technical/construction focus.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a project team.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Willingness to travel across UK project locations.
• Previous construction industry placements or internships.
• Understanding of mechanical and electrical building services systems.
• Awareness of construction project delivery processes and building regulations.
• Knowledge of BIM and digital construction technologies.

Responsibilities

• Assist with reviewing mechanical and electrical designs during pre-construction and construction stages for compliance and buildability.
• Coordinate and manage MEP design information across projects.
• Attend project meetings with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Assist project teams in managing the quality and coordination of MEP installations on site.
• Provide technical support to site management in resolving building services issues during construction.
• Ensure alignment of building structures and programmes with MEP installation requirements.
• Review technical submissions, RFIs, and design documents from supply chain partners.
• Support development and implementation of commissioning plans.
• Assist with reviewing inspection and test plans for MEP installations.
• Coordinate installation, testing and commissioning programmes with overall project schedules.
• Assist in managing commissioning and client training prior to handover.
• Contribute to project reporting, programme monitoring and technical issue resolution.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Right to work in UK

UK driving licence

Willingness to travel

Construction industry experience

MEP understanding

Building regulations knowledge

BIM & digital construction

Education

Degree in Architectural Technology or related built environment

Job description

Liverpool, United Kingdom | Posted on 07/10/2026

The Assistant Building Services Manager will support the Building Services team across a range of activities from tender stage through to project completion and aftercare.

Responsibilities

• Assist with reviewing mechanical and electrical designs during pre-construction and construction stages to ensure technical compliance and buildability.
• Support the coordination and management of MEP design information across projects.
• Attend project meetings with clients, consultants, specialist subcontractors and internal stakeholders.
• Assist project teams in managing the quality and coordination of MEP installations on site.
• Provide technical support to site management teams in resolving building services issues during construction.
• Work closely with construction teams to ensure building structures and programmes align with MEP installation requirements.
• Review technical submissions, requests for information (RFIs), and design documentation from supply chain partners.
• Support the development and implementation of project commissioning plans.
• Assist with reviewing inspection and test plans for MEP installations.
• Support the coordination of installation, testing and commissioning programmes to ensure alignment with overall project schedules.
• Assist in managing the commissioning process and client training activities prior to project handover.
• Contribute to project reporting, programme monitoring and technical problem-solving activities.

This job description is intended to provide an overview of the role and responsibilities of the Assistant Building Services Manager. The duties outlined are not exhaustive and may evolve in line with business and project requirements.

About You

GRAHAM ROUTES TO BECOMING A BUILDING SERVICES MANAGER

GRADUATES We offer a two year programme which focuses on developing your technical and interpersonal skills. In addition, a structured, mentored training programme, aligned to a recognised professional qualification, will set you on the pathway to chartership. Through early responsibility you’ll learn quickly on challenging projects with the opportunity for fast track career advancement.

Recruitment Process

• The closing date for applications will be Friday 8th January 2027.
• Interviews will commence in February 2027.
• Successful candidates will be notified in March 2027.
• All successful applicants will join the business by September 2027, with some opportunities to start earlier where possible.

Requirements

• Degree qualified, or due to graduate in 2027, in Architectural Technology or a related built environment discipline with a strong technical and construction focus.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a project team.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Willingness to travel and work across project locations throughout the UK.
• Previous construction industry experience through placements, internships, summer placements or part-time employment.
• Understanding of mechanical and electrical building services systems.
• Awareness of construction project delivery processes and building regulations.
• Knowledge of BIM and digital construction technologies.

Benefits

• Car Allowance
• Subsidised Private Medical Cover
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Living away from home allowance (where appropriate)
• Contributory Pension
• 35 Days annual leave (Including Public Holidays)