Building Services Manager

This company has grown to become one of the most successful privately-owned and family-run construction groups in the UK. 

About the role
We have a fantastic opportunity to join us at making a real difference in providing a quality product for valued clients. We are looking for the right individual to join as a Building Services Manager to add to our essential team of delivery staff.

This is a full-time site based, permanent role. 40 hours over 5 days per week.

We are looking for someone with a background in Fire Safety Improvements.

Duties of the role

Provide support to the Project teams and aid their management of the delivery of the Incoming Utilities, Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health Services installations on the schemes within the Company’s project portfolio.

Responsible for managing each stage of the project delivery process including pre-commencement, installation, commissioning and aftercare to ensure all works are fully coordinated, technically compliant with both Employers Requirements and Statutory requirements and delivered in accordance with the contract programme.

Responsible for managing regular progress review meetings and the preparation of stage reports for regular weekly/ monthly update within the business.

Responsible for leading and managing regular technical and commissioning review meetings and the preparation of stage reports for regular weekly / monthly updates within the business.

Where required, support the regional team with Technical review of tender documents, meeting consultants during the tender process and attend mid tender and post tender interviews.

Review of subcontract returns - technical, compliance and commercial.

Review of design submitted from supply chain to ensure technical compliance of subcontract returns

Supporting supply chain in preparing QT&IP together with briefing operational teams in understanding document.

Site inspections / key hold points to physically check compliance on sites using our QA system.

Lead test and commissioning stages to ensure compliance to both Statutory and Employers requirements.

Support project teams in client training and familiarisation as building nears PC.

Support Project teams in ensuring Practical completion in achieved successfully in line with project programmes.

Ensuring project teams have satisfactory Safety Electrical and water management systems (Temp and perm) on site with periodic checks for compliance.

Support project teams with "Going live" presentations and procedures to ensure safe power / water on procedures.

Work with regional team to expand and validate supply chain for our region.

Key skills and experience required

Multi discipline Building Services experience, Single disciple experience (M or E) or consultancy background.

A BTEC in Building Services Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a HNC / HND / Degree in Building Services Engineering, or relevant industry experience.

Professional engineer status an advantage with considerable industry experience.

Demonstration of the ability to create and maintain strong client relationship’s.

Design management of live schemes and pre-construction activities.

A strong team player, comfortable liaising with differing management and client teams.

Strong written and verbal presentation skills with an ability to work to tight timescales and deadlines.

Working knowledge of Breeam, Part L / Section 6, Building Regs and industry standards

A positive attitude, a strong work ethic, and a desire to improve.

Adaptability, problem-solving, and a proactive approach.

Enthusiastic, self-motivated and able to work as part of a team

Methodical with strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to manage other team members.

In return we offer

25 days holiday per year, plus 8 bank holidays and Christmas Eve

Entry into the Group Personal Pension Scheme

Private Health Insurance (subject to a qualifying period)

Company car or car allowance.

Enhanced family friendly policies (subject to qualifying period)

Eye care voucher scheme

Training & Development Opportunities