Senior Building Services Manager

Navartis Ltd; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Navartis Ltd. seeks a Senior Building Services Manager to lead a team overseeing the management and coordination of complex MEP design and build subcontract packages across Healthcare, Education, Commercial, and accommodation projects.

You will liaise with contractors, architects, and clients to ensure budget control, safety compliance, and high-quality installations during the construction phase, with extensive experience in NEC contracts preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience overseeing complex MEP design and build packages.
• Strong leadership of multi-disciplinary teams.
• Experience with NEC contracts or similar frameworks.
• Budget control and safety compliance expertise.

Responsibilities

• Review installation plans and coordinate building services to meet client needs.
• Manage installation, testing and maintenance of HVAC, electrical and plumbing systems.
• Ensure systems meet VINCI Building standards, regulations and safety codes.
• Lead teams, supervise subcontractors and manage budgets.

Skills

MEP design

HVAC

Electrical systems

Plumbing systems

Fire safety

Security systems

Water treatment

High-voltage systems

Job description

As the Senior Building Services Manager, you will lead a team overseeing the management and coordination of complex MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and public health) design and build subcontract packages.

You’ll act as a critical link between the Contractor, architects, sub-contractors and clients, managing budgets, safety compliance, and systems efficiency, crucial in the construction phase ensuring high-quality installations are delivered.

Your experience with previous Healthcare schemes coupled with knowledge of NEC contracts will be crucial in maintaining project progress while adhering to timelines, budgets, and safety standards.

Key responsibilities include:

• Project Coordination: Reviewing installation plans and coordinating services within the building design to meet client needs.
• Technical Oversight: Managing the installation, testing, and maintenance of HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems.
• Compliance & Safety: Ensuring all systems meet VINCI Building standards, legal regulations, safety codes, and health & safety requirements.
• Team Leadership: Leading teams, supervising subcontractors, and managing budgets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the off-site design process on Stage 1 and 2 tenders, commencing at ‘RIBA Stage 2 or 3 – Concept or Developed Design’, in accordance with the Design Management processes and procedures.
• Manage the on-site design process at ‘RIBA Stage 4 and 5 – Technical Design and Construction’, in accordance with the Design Management processes and procedures.
• Provide technical support to the onsite construction activities in order to maintain quality benchmarks.
• Assist the Design Manager in the discharge of the Design Managers Specific Tasks and responsibilities.
• Lead the management of the MEP bid and preconstruction phases.
• Oversee high-value MEP subcontract packages on Healthcare, Education, Commercial, and accommodation projects.
• Ensure compliance with project objectives and budgets.
• Drive cost control processes, ensuring strict adherence to financial constraints.
• Foster strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and construction teams.
• Provide technical expertise in building systems such as electrical, mechanical, fire safety, security, water treatment, and high-voltage systems.