Mechanical Building Services Manager - Preconstruction

VanRath; Belfast; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A mechanical engineering contractor in Belfast is looking for an experienced Mechanical Building Services Manager to oversee the development of mechanical building services designs. You will lead design teams, ensure compliance with regulations, and manage contract processes while offering a competitive salary of £50,000 - £60,000 and an attractive benefits package, including 29 days of annual leave, pension scheme, and private healthcare after one year of service.

Benefits

29 days annual leave

Company pension scheme

Private healthcare after one year

Free on-site parking

Health & Wellbeing initiatives

Death in Service benefit

Qualifications

• Experienced in building services with preconstruction background.
• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical services design.
• Capable of leading design teams and quality assurance.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical building services design from concept to tender.
• Coordinate and monitor design consultants for quality assurance.
• Manage contractor design portions and create cost-effective solutions.

Skills

Design Coordination

Contract Management

BIM-led Delivery

Technical Knowledge of Mechanical Services

Commercial Awareness

Education

Degree in Building Services or equivalent

HNC/HND in a relevant field

Tools

Revit

BIM Software

Job description

Mechanical Building Services Manager - Preconstruction

CLIENT

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Preconstruction Manager to join a highly respected mechanical and electrical engineering contractor headquartered in Belfast. Well established within the commercial, healthcare, education, and industrial sectors, our client is recognised for delivering technically advanced and fully coordinated building services solutions across the UK and Ireland. Continued business growth has created a need to further strengthen their preconstruction function.

The Ideal Person

You will be an experienced Building Services specialist with a background in preconstruction, design coordination, or contract management activities. Degree-qualified or holding an HNC/HND (or equivalent skills/experience), you will have strong technical knowledge of mechanical services design, compliance requirements, and BIM-led delivery.

Commercially astute and highly organised, you will be comfortable leading design teams and consultants to produce efficient, compliant, and commercially competitive building services designs.

Responsibilities

As Preconstruction Manager, your main duties will include:

• Leading the development of mechanical building services design from early concept through to detailed tender stages
• Appointing, coordinating, and monitoring design consultants and discipline specialists to ensure quality and programme alignment
• Managing Contractor Design Portions (CDP) and supporting the development of innovative and cost-effective design solutions
• Organising technical workshops and participating in design and client meetings where required
• Ensuring designs adhere to Building Regulations, industry standards, and relevant Codes of Practice
• Providing support on cost planning and ensuring design and procurement approaches deliver commercial value
• Overseeing the BIM process and collaborating closely with the internal Revit team to deliver coordinated models ready for installation
• Producing and submitting technical documentation and approvals packages
• Maintaining close interaction with project delivery teams, ensuring visibility of design status, programme, and commercial considerations
• Administering contracts throughout the design phase including applications, early warnings, and compensation events where necessary

Remuneration

Competitive salary £50,000 - £60,000 (DOE) + a strong company benefits package including:

• 29 days annual leave including statutory days, with additional days accrued for long service
• Company pension scheme
• Private healthcare after one year of service
• Free on-site parking
• Health & Wellbeing Committee initiatives
• Death in Service benefit (2x salary following one year of service)

For further information on this vacancy, or to explore similar Building Services or Engineering Management opportunities across Belfast and wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Dan Orr in complete confidence.