Senior Building Services Manager

A leading Tier 1 construction contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Building Services Manager to oversee the delivery of complex MEP packages on major construction projects.

This role will play a key part in coordinating building services design and installation from early-stage development through to construction and commissioning. You will work closely with project teams, consultants and specialist subcontractors to ensure the successful delivery of building services systems on technically demanding projects.

The position will involve managing large subcontract packages and ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme, and within budget while maintaining the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

MEP Package Management

• Lead the coordination and delivery of mechanical and electrical subcontract packages.
• Oversee installation, testing and commissioning activities on site.

Design Coordination

• Support building services design development during pre-construction and tender stages.
• Manage technical coordination throughout the detailed design and construction phases.

Technical Oversight

• Provide specialist knowledge across mechanical and electrical systems including HVAC, power distribution, water systems, fire protection and life safety systems.

Project Delivery

• Work with project leadership teams to ensure services integration aligns with programme and construction sequencing.
• Monitor subcontractor performance and ensure compliance with design specifications.

Commercial & Programme Management

• Support cost management and value engineering where required.
• Track progress of subcontract packages against programme milestones.

Stakeholder Management

• Maintain strong relationships with consultants, subcontractors and project teams.
• Support collaboration between design, commercial and construction teams.

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure building services installations meet regulatory requirements, safety standards and project quality expectations.

About You

• Extensive experience delivering MEP packages on major UK construction projects.
• Background working for a main contractor or specialist building services subcontractor.
• Experience managing large-value building services packages on complex developments.
• Strong technical understanding of mechanical and electrical building systems.
• Knowledge of UK construction processes and design coordination.
• Excellent leadership, communication and coordination skills.

The Opportunity

This is an opportunity to join a well-established main contractor delivering large and technically complex construction projects across the UK. The business is known for its collaborative approach and strong pipeline of work across multiple sectors.

Please do call Lewis Calder from Fawkes and Reece London for more information.