Building Services Manager

RobLawMax Recruitment; Auckland; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

RobLawMax Recruitment seeks an experienced Building Services Manager for a major Auckland construction project. You will own building services across the entire lifecycle, from pre-construction through commissioning and handover, coordinating mechanical, electrical, hydraulics, fire protection, and BMS systems with subcontractors and consultants.

You will lead coordination, manage technical submissions and shop drawings, oversee commissioning activities and QA processes, and drive delivery on

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Building Services Manager, Services Coordinator or similar MEP role.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical and hydraulic building services.
• Experience coordinating subcontractors and project stakeholders on large-scale construction.
• Manage programmes, procurement schedules and commissioning plans.
• Oversee QA, submissions, shop drawings and project documentation.
• New Zealand work rights required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee building services from pre-construction to handover.
• Coordinate mechanical, electrical, hydraulics, fire protection, and BMS systems.
• Lead coordination with subcontractors and consultants through commissioning.
• Ensure programme, quality and safety targets are achieved.
• Identify risks and resolve installation challenges to ensure project success.

Skills

Building services

MEP coordination

Subcontractor management

QA & documentation

Leadership

Project delivery

Education

Building services qualification

Job description

Building Services Manager Contract position (Fixed-Term to March 2027)

The Company

This established and highly regarded commercial construction business has built a strong reputation for delivering complex and high-profile projects across New Zealand. With a focus on quality, innovation and collaboration, they are seeking an experienced Building Services Manager to join the team and play a key role in the successful delivery of a major Auckland project.

The Position

Reporting to senior management, you will take ownership of all building services throughout the project lifecycle, from pre-construction and value engineering through to commissioning and handover. You will coordinate and manage services including mechanical, electrical, hydraulics, fire protection, communications, access control, lifts and BMS systems. Working closely with subcontractors, consultants and the wider project team, you will lead services coordination, manage technical submissions and shop drawings, oversee commissioning activities, and ensure programme, quality and safety objectives are achieved. This role will be instrumental in identifying risks, resolving complex installation challenges and driving seamless project delivery through to completion.

Skills and Experience Required

• Proven experience in a Building Services Manager, Services Coordinator or similar MEP-focused role.
• Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical and hydraulic building services systems.
• Experience coordinating subcontractors, consultants and project stakeholders on large-scale construction projects.
• Demonstrated ability to manage programmes, procurement schedules and commissioning plans.
• Strong technical knowledge with the ability to identify and resolve services-related construction challenges.
• Experience overseeing QA processes, technical submissions, shop drawings and project documentation.
• Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Relevant construction or building services qualification preferred.
• New Zealand work rights required.

What's in it for You

• Secure fixed-term employment through to March 2027.
• Opportunity to contribute to a significant commercial construction project.
• Work alongside a highly experienced and collaborative construction team.
• Broad exposure across all aspects of building services delivery.
• Competitive remuneration package.
• Positive team culture with a strong focus on quality and safety.
• Genuine opportunity to make a visible impact on project success.