Building Services Manager

Major Contractor | Permanent

Salary: £65,000 – £75,000 per annum + car allowance + benefits (DOE)

We are currently working in partnership with a highly respected, privately owned main contractor to recruit an experienced Building Services Manager to join their growing technical delivery team.

Our client is a well-established contractor with a strong presence across the UK, delivering high-profile projects across commercial, residential, mixed-use, industrial, and education sectors. Known for repeat business, collaborative project teams, and technically challenging schemes, they have built an excellent reputation for quality, professionalism, and staff retention.

With a healthy order book and several flagship developments underway, this is an opportunity to join a business that combines the structure of a major contractor with a genuinely supportive and people-focused culture.

The Role

As Building Services Manager, you will take full responsibility for the management and coordination of all mechanical and electrical services from pre-construction through to handover.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing M&E design development and technical coordination

• Overseeing M&E subcontractors to ensure programme, quality, and compliance

• Working closely with construction, commercial, and design teams

• Ensuring building services packages are delivered safely and efficiently

• Reviewing drawings, specifications, and commissioning plans

• Supporting testing, commissioning, and final handover processes

• Acting as the technical lead for all building services-related matters

About You

• Proven experience as a Building Services Manager, M&E Manager, or similar

• Background working for a main contractor on complex construction projects

• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical and electrical building services

• Excellent coordination and stakeholder management skills

• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and priorities effectively

• Relevant qualifications in building services or engineering preferred

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary of £65,000 – £75,000 plus car allowance and benefits

• Opportunity to work on large-scale, high-quality developments

• Long-term career prospects within a stable and growing business

• Collaborative working environment with strong technical support

• A company that values expertise, loyalty, and internal progression

This role would suit a Building Services Manager looking to join a contractor that consistently delivers landmark projects while maintaining a positive and professional culture.

All applications will be handled in the strictest confidence. Contact us for further details.