Mechanical Building Services Lead

Rullion Managed Services; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Rullion Managed Services in Bristol is seeking an experienced Mechanical Building Services Lead to oversee design, delivery and commissioning of building services on a major UK infrastructure project in the nuclear sector.

You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, review technical specifications, bids, and design changes, and ensure quality standards are met throughout design, construction and commissioning. This hybrid role includes access to a Bristol office and competitive daily rates.

Qualifications

• Lead building services design and delivery across a major infrastructure project.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to meet technical and quality standards.
• Guide design reviews and resolve engineering issues with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee building services design for permanent ancillary buildings across design and construction stages.
• Develop technical specifications for building services designs.
• Assess contractor bids and monitor subcontracted design work for compliance.
• Lead design reviews, coordinate changes and address non-conformances.
• Coordinate interfaces and ensure alignment with commissioning sequences.
• Support construction, installation and commissioning activities and changes.
• Liaise with commissioning teams to align proposals with project requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Building services engineering

Stakeholder coordination

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Job description

Mechanical Building Services Lead

Hybrid Working - Remote / Bristol | Up to £360 per day PAYE / £490 per day Umbrella (DOE) - Inside IR35 | 12 month contract with possibility of extension

We're looking for an experienced Building Services Lead to support the design, delivery and commissioning of building services across a major UK infrastructure project within the nuclear sector.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a high-profile, low-carbon energy project, overseeing building services design activities and working alongside multidisciplinary engineering teams, external consultants and contractors to ensure designs meet the required technical and quality standards.

The Role

You'll play a key role in overseeing building services design for permanent ancillary buildings, supporting delivery across various stages of design and construction.

• Supporting the development of technical specifications for building services designs.
• Contributing to technical assessments of contractor and consultant bids.
• Overseeing and monitoring subcontracted design activities to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Leading and supporting design reviews, resolving technical issues and challenging proposed solutions where necessary.
• Coordinating technical interfaces, design changes and non-conformances across the wider engineering team.
• Supporting construction, installation and commissioning activities, including the assessment of proposed changes.
• Liaising with commissioning teams to ensure contractor proposals align with project requirements and commissioning sequences.
• Applying quality assurance processes and coordinating with engineering, procurement, design and construction stakeholders.
• Acting as a key point of contact for building services matters, ensuring effective communication and timely resolution of technical issues.

About You

We're keen to hear from candidates who have:

• Proven experience in building services engineering, ideally in a lead or senior engineering capacity.
• A strong technical understanding of building services design, construction and commissioning.
• Experience in building design and multidisciplinary project coordination.
• Knowledge of the RIBA Plan of Work and CIBSE standards.
• Strong leadership, analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• The confidence to challenge technical proposals constructively and coordinate multiple stakeholders.
• A professional, results-focused approach, with a strong commitment to quality and confidentiality.

Contract Details

• Position: Building Services Lead
• Working arrangement: Hybrid - remote working with access to a Bristol office
• Rate: Up to £360 per day PAYE / £490 per day Umbrella, depending on experience
• Contract: 12 month rolling contract

Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants