Building Services Manager
Posted 1 week ago by Fawkes & Reece London
£425 Per day
Inside
Undetermined
Manchester, Greater Manchester
Summary: The Building Services Manager will oversee M&E installations across various projects in the North West of England, including prisons, schools, and commercial buildings. This role involves ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, coordinating with design teams, and delivering high-quality services. The position is freelance with a competitive daily rate and requires strong leadership and communication skills. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications and experience in managing large-scale construction projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee M&E installations by specialist sub-contractors
- Report directly to the Principal Building Services Manager
- Monitor site progress and ensure compliance with health & safety standards
- Coordinate with design teams, consultants, and client representatives
- Support commissioning and final handovers
- Deliver high-quality, compliant, and efficient building services
Key Skills:
- Recognised qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, or Building Services Engineering (HNC/HND/Degree or equivalent)
- DBS and/or Security Clearance (or eligibility to obtain)
- Experience managing M&E on large-scale construction projects
- Knowledge of current building services regulations and best practices
- Strong communication and leadership skills
- Full UK driving licence with flexibility to travel across multiple regions
Salary (Rate): £425/day CIS
City: Manchester
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Other
We're Hiring: Building Services Manager
Location: Covering projects across the North West of England
Sectors: Prisons, Schools, Retail, Commercial/Banking
Project Types: New Build & Refurbishment
M&E Values: Up to £35M
FREELANCE: £400 a day CIS
Duration: On-going
We're looking for a skilled and motivated Building Services Manager to join our client's team and play a key role in delivering complex M&E installations across a diverse portfolio of projects. From secure government facilities to high-street commercial units, you'll ensure top-quality service delivery from start to finish.
What you'll do:
- Oversee M&E installations by specialist sub-contractors
- Report directly to the Principal Building Services Manager
- Monitor site progress and ensure compliance with health & safety standards
- Coordinate with design teams, consultants, and client representatives
- Support commissioning and final handovers
- Deliver high-quality, compliant, and efficient building services
What we're looking for:
- Recognised qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, or Building Services Engineering (HNC/HND/Degree or equivalent)
- DBS and/or Security Clearance (or eligibility to obtain)
- Experience managing M&E on large-scale construction projects
- Knowledge of current building services regulations and best practices
- Strong communication and leadership skills
- Full UK driving licence with flexibility to travel across multiple regions
For more details contact Steve Snelling at Fawkes and Reece London