Senior Technical Building Services Manager

We are recruiting for a Senior Project Manager-Building Services for a major MoD construction project located in Oakham, Rutland. The Senior Building Services Manager is responsible for providing leadership, management, and excellence across all engineering services. This role ensures that mechanical and electrical (M&E) services are delivered safely, efficiently, on time, to cost, and to the high standards required by the business and associated stakeholders. You will integrate with multi-disciplinary project teams throughout the project lifecycle—from procurement and construction through to completion and close-out.

Key responsibilities:

• This role is responsible for oversight and management of the Building Services function, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, compliant M&E systems across the business unit or region.
• The Senior Building Services Manager manages and mentors the Building Services team, and ensures that all construction operations adhere to safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• They drive continuous improvement in commissioning and handover processes, coordinate with commercial teams to manage cost control, value engineering, and potential disputes related to M&E scope, and review all major subcontractor technical submissions, samples, and mock-ups before client presentation.
• The role further includes managing and maintaining key relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, including the client, design team, and supply chain at a strategic level.
• They attend and contribute to executive-level reporting processes (e.g., Project in Delivery, or PID), communicate lessons learned to the projects and the wider business to enhance future performance, and ensure that appropriate, talented resources are available by actively recruiting and managing talent within the Building Services discipline.
• This position demonstrates leadership in promoting an Incident and Injury Free climate and actively contributes to the business's Safety, Health, and Environmental Leadership Team (SHELT).

Essential Credentials:

• Appropriate CSCS card for the role
• Preferably qualified with a degree in building services, or mechanical or electrical engineering, will consider relevant HNC or HND qualifications.
• Professional memberships; CIOB, RICS, CIBSE or similar affiliation.
• Educated to degree level or equivalent. Recognised disciplines include Civil engineering, Architecture, Quantity Surveying or similar building related studies.

Knowledge, Experience, Behaviours

Essential Skills

• Leadership in developing and implementing M&E strategy.
• Highly developed ability to influence internal and external stakeholders.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of design principles and experience in project delivery.
• Commercial and financial understanding in the above context – ability to contribute to value engineering as part of the design process.

Experience

• Background in design, construction & delivery process including design management experience with a main contractor on projects above £30m in value.
• including a sound knowledge of Construction methodology, process and sequence.
• Experience of User group interface and stakeholder engagement.
• Experience in delivering NABERS, SMART, BREEAM OUTSTANDING commercial-spec office buildings.

Behaviours

• Established skills and traits in managing people to get the best out of them.
• Leadership.
• Motivational and proactive.
• Skill in managing disputes and finding solutions.
• Mentoring of junior staff.

We will provide:

• Car allowance
• Up to 10% employer pension contribution
• Private medical health benefit
• Life assurance
• 25 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell additional days
• 3 days wellbeing leave in addition to annual leave
• Health and wellbeing support and initiatives
• 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme including direct access to Talking Therapies and Coaching services
• Discounted gym membership to over 2,500 gym’s nation wide
• Industry leading parental leave

Please note that due to the nature of this role, national security vetting procedures apply and a full UK security check will be carried out for the successful candidate. Further details about national security vetting can be found here: United Kingdom Security Vetting: Applicant - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

• Lead and manage the mechanical and electrical project team, providing guidance and expertise.
• Oversee the design process, ensuring it aligns with client requirements and industry standards.
• Manage and coordinate subcontractors, ensuring timely and quality deliveries.
• Conduct regular site visits and inspections to monitor progress and quality.
• Prepare and review technical specifications, drawings, and documentation.
• Collaborate with other departments and stakeholders to ensure a seamless project delivery.
• Address any technical challenges and provide innovative solutions.
• Ensure health and safety regulations are adhered to throughout the project.
• Maintain effective communication with clients, providing regular updates.
• Deliver the project within the allocated budget and timeline.

• A relevant degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Extensive experience in building services management, with a focus on large-scale projects.
• Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to motivate and guide a team.
• Excellent knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems, including infrastructure and HV.
• Proficiency in project management tools and techniques.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a client-focused approach.
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulations, especially in the public sector.
• A proactive and innovative mindset, with a problem-solving attitude.
• Willingness to travel for site visits and client meetings as required.