Freelance Building Services Manager
Posted 2 weeks ago by Fawkes & Reece (North)
£425 Per day
Inside
Undetermined
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
Summary: The role of Building Services Manager involves overseeing M&E installations across various projects in the North West of England, Midlands, and North East. The position requires ensuring compliance with health and safety standards while coordinating with design teams and managing specialist sub-contractors. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality building services for both new builds and refurbishments. This freelance position offers a competitive daily rate and the potential for extension beyond the initial 20-week duration.
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
City: Newcastle upon Tyne
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, Midlands and the North East
Sectors: MOJ Projects
Project Types: New Build & Refurbishment
M&E Values: Up to £35M
FREELANCE: £350 - £425 a day CIS with expenses paid
Duration: 20 weeks with the potential to be extended
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 Brad Davies at Fawkes and Reece Bolton on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).