Senior MEP & Building Services Lead

John Sisk & Son Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Pension benefits

Learning & development

Much more

Job summary

John Sisk & Son Ltd is seeking a Senior Building Services Manager to deliver safe, efficient MEP systems across large projects. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, integrate design with construction, and ensure handover and long-term performance meet client expectations.

The role requires strong leadership, commercial and contractual awareness, and a commitment to health, safety, and sustainability across the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing large-scale, complex MEP projects.
• Understanding of the MEP supply chain and market dynamics.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, high-quality and cost-effective outcomes.
• Commercial and contractual awareness in MEP project management.
• Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Commitment to health, safety, quality, sustainability and innovation.
• Organisational and problem-solving skills with a proactive, methodical approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, technical guidance and direction in the application of Sisk’s Building Services management systems and procedures.
• Support the delivery of the company’s Building Services strategy, aligning with business objectives in safety, quality, sustainability, people, projects and partnerships.
• Oversee technical and commercial aspects of MEP project delivery from pre-construction through to commissioning and handover.
• Guide tendering, procurement and award of MEP packages in line with business strategy and contractual requirements.
• Ensure teams identify and manage temporary electrical requirements safely and efficiently, including energy assessments and sustainability considerations.
• Lead the planning, coordination and integration of MEP works into the overall project programme.
• Ensure early engagement and coordination with utility providers and stakeholders to meet interface requirements.
• Oversee the production, review and approval of coordinated drawings and builder’s work requirements.
• Implement robust processes for equipment and plant tracking through approvals, procurement, delivery, installation and testing.
• Ensure proactive identification and mitigation of programme, contractual and commercial risks.
• Drive compliance with quality management systems, inspections, snagging and progressive sign-off of installations.
• Oversee the safe management of live energy systems in accordance with company guidelines and statutory requirements.
• Ensure development and implementation of inspection, testing, commissioning and handover plans.
• Mentor and develop junior members of the team, fostering a culture of learning and knowledge sharing.
• Promote Sisk’s values and strengthen client, consultant and supply chain relationships.
• Oversee preparation of safety files and delivery of soft landings processes.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem solving

Organisational skills

Commercial awareness

Health & safety

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical, Electrical or Building Services)

Professional institution membership (CIBSE/CIOB/ Engineers Ireland)

IOSH Health & Safety training

Project planning/management training

Live energies/arc flash training

Tools

BIM

Digital construction

Job description

John Sisk & Son Ltd is seeking a Senior Building Services Manager to deliver safe, efficient MEP systems across large projects. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, integrate design with construction, and ensure handover and long-term performance meet client expectations.

The role requires strong leadership, commercial and contractual awareness, and a commitment to health, safety, and sustainability across the project lifecycle.