Building Services Manager

Building Services Manager

Posted 1 week ago by Fawkes & Reece London

£425 Per day
Outside
Undetermined
Slough, Berkshire

Summary: The role of M&E Manager / Building Services Manager involves overseeing mechanical and electrical services installations for a high-end hotel project in Berkshire. The position requires strong leadership in managing subcontractors and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards throughout the project lifecycle. The successful candidate will coordinate M&E installations and lead project meetings, contributing to the successful delivery of the project. This is a long-term contract opportunity with a competitive day rate.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Supervise and manage mechanical and electrical subcontractors on site
  • Coordinate M&E installations in line with the overall project programme
  • Review and assess drawings, specifications, and technical submissions
  • Chair and lead building services coordination meetings
  • Ensure high-quality installations while maintaining strict health & safety standards
  • Manage commissioning activities and oversee final system handover

Key Skills:

  • Proven experience as an M&E Manager
  • Proven experience delivering large-scale refurbishment projects (£10m+)
  • Strong track record managing contractors, programme, and budget
  • Strong technical knowledge of mechanical and electrical services installations
  • Solid understanding of BMS and lighting control systems
  • Experience managing subcontractors and coordinating services packages
  • Familiarity with MS Project or similar
  • Valid SMSTS / SSSTS and CSCS certification

Salary (Rate): £425/day

City: Slough

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

M&E Manager / Building Services Manager - high-end Hotel project in Berkshire - c£400 per day Ltd Company/CIS - 15 months+

We are seeking an experienced M&E Manager / Building Services Manager to join our client's team on a high-end Hotel project near Slough in Berkshire.

This is an excellent opportunity to become a key part of a strong project team, taking full responsibility for overseeing all mechanical and electrical services installations from initial coordination through to commissioning and final handover.

Role Responsibilities

  • Supervise and manage mechanical and electrical subcontractors on site
  • Coordinate M&E installations in line with the overall project programme
  • Review and assess drawings, specifications, and technical submissions
  • Chair and lead building services coordination meetings
  • Ensure high-quality installations while maintaining strict health & safety standards
  • Manage commissioning activities and oversee final system handover

Requirements

  • Proven experience as an M&E Manager
  • Proven experience delivering large-scale refurbishment projects (£10m+)
  • Strong track record managing contractors, programme, and budget
  • Strong technical knowledge of mechanical and electrical services installations
  • Solid understanding of BMS and lighting control systems
  • Experience managing subcontractors and coordinating services packages
  • Familiarity with MS Project or similar
  • Valid SMSTS / SSSTS and CSCS certification

What's on Offer

  • Competitive day rate: c£400
  • Opportunity to work on a prestigious Hotel project
  • Collaborative and professional project environment

For more information contact Steve Snelling at Fawkes and Reece London