M&E Manager

Skilled Careers; England; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Skilled Careers are recruiting a Technical Services Manager / Building Services Manager for a high-profile project in Kent. You will take responsibility for delivering an M&E package valued at about £8m, working with the project and design management teams on site.

This hands-on, delivery-focused role requires a strong mechanical background and on-site leadership. Permanent or freelance opportunities exist, with a salary of £85,000–£95,000 plus package and long-term career prospects.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience delivering M&E installations on site.
• Experience with main contractor or M&E subcontractor environments.
• Strong knowledge of building services coordination.
• Ability to interpret and challenge technical drawings.
• Proactive, practical approach to resolving issues on site.

Responsibilities

• Managing the M&E subcontractor from installation through to commissioning and handover.
• Overseeing mechanical and electrical works, ensuring programme, quality and safety standards are achieved.
• Reviewing and challenging technical drawings and resolving design coordination issues.
• Managing installation sequencing and coordinating M&E activities with the wider construction programme.
• Identifying potential technical issues and implementing practical solutions.
• Working closely with the Project Manager, Design Manager and wider construction team.
• Taking full ownership of M&E delivery and subcontractor performance.

Skills

Mechanical building services

M&E packages

Contractor/subcontractor experience

Building services coordination

Drawings interpretation

Subcontractor management

Site leadership

Problem solving

Job description

Technical Services Manager / Building Services Manager – Mechanical Bias

Location: Kent

Salary: £85,000 – £95,000 + Package

Employment: Permanent or Freelance

Start Date: January 2027

Skilled Careers are working exclusively with a rapidly growing main contractor to appoint an experienced Technical Services Manager / Building Services Manager for a high-profile project in Kent.

This is one of those projects you'll want on your CV.

A genuinely unique scheme that offers something different from the usual commercial, residential or office developments. It's a fantastic opportunity to be involved in a prestigious project that will stand out on your CV for years to come.

The contractor has experienced substantial growth over the last eight years, increasing turnover from approximately £5m to over £65m, with plans to exceed £100m. With an impressive pipeline of work across London and the South East, there are excellent opportunities beyond this initial project.

The Role

You will take responsibility for the delivery of an M&E package valued at approximately £8m, working closely with the project and design management teams.

This is a hands-on, delivery-focused position requiring somebody with a strong mechanical background who understands how building services installations should be managed on site.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing the M&E subcontractor from installation through to commissioning and handover.
• Overseeing mechanical and electrical works, ensuring programme, quality and safety standards are achieved.
• Reviewing and challenging technical drawings and resolving design coordination issues.
• Managing installation sequencing and coordinating M&E activities with the wider construction programme.
• Identifying potential technical issues and implementing practical solutions.
• Working closely with the Project Manager, Design Manager and wider construction team.
• Taking full ownership of M&E delivery and subcontractor performance.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for somebody who has developed their career through a mechanical building services background and has extensive experience delivering M&E installations.

You may currently be working as a Technical Services Manager, Building Services Manager, M&E Manager, Mechanical Project Manager or M&E Construction Manager.

What we're looking for:

• Strong mechanical building services background.
• Proven track record delivering substantial M&E packages.
• Main contractor or established M&E subcontractor experience.
• Excellent technical knowledge of mechanical installations and building services coordination.
• Ability to interpret and challenge technical drawings.
• Strong subcontractor management and site leadership skills.
• A practical, proactive approach to resolving problems and driving project delivery.

This isn't a predominantly design or pre-construction role. We're looking for somebody who knows what good looks like on site, can challenge subcontractors when necessary and can take ownership of the installation.

What's on Offer?

• £85,000 – £95,000 + Package.
• Permanent or freelance opportunities considered.
• An exceptional, high-profile project that will genuinely enhance your CV.
• Opportunity to join a contractor experiencing significant growth.
• Strong pipeline of projects across London and the South East.
• Potential to move directly onto another major London project following completion.
• Long-term career development and progression.

This is a full-time, site-based position in Kent.