Building Services Manager

We are recruiting for an experienced Building Services Manager to join a well-established main contractor delivering major projects across Manchester and the wider North West.

This role will focus on managing MEP packages across multiple live schemes simultaneously. You will typically oversee a minimum of four projects at any one time, ensuring MEP elements are delivered safely, on programme, within budget, and to the highest technical standards.

Projects range in value from 10M to 60M, with MEP packages typically between 5M and 15M.

As Building Services Manager, you will take ownership of all mechanical, electrical and public health (MEP) elements across your allocated projects.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing and coordinating MEP subcontractors across multiple live sites

• Overseeing programme, quality assurance and compliance

• Reviewing technical submissions, drawings and specifications

• Ensuring integration of MEP packages with wider construction programmes

• Attending and leading coordination meetings

• Managing commissioning processes and handover

• Supporting commercial teams with variations and package reviews

• Acting as the key point of contact for all building services matters

This is a client-facing position, requiring strong communication skills, professionalism and confident presentation. You will represent the business in meetings with clients, consultants and stakeholders, so a polished and professional approach is essential.

• 1 day per week based in the Oldham office

• 4 days per week on site

• Projects primarily located across Manchester and Greater Manchester

• Occasional travel to Preston and Merseyside

• A willingness to travel across the region is essential

• Proven experience as a Building Services Manager or Senior MEP Manager

• Strong track record of handling multiple projects simultaneously (minimum of four)

• Full MEP knowledge across mechanical, electrical and public health disciplines

• Experience delivering large-scale schemes with MEP packages between 5M - 15M

• Strong coordination and programme management skills

• Commercial awareness and ability to support wider project teams

• Professional, client-facing presence with excellent presentation and communication skills

• Full UK driving licence

• Salary up to 80,000

• Car allowance

• Company bonus

• Long-term pipeline of projects valued between 10M - 60M

• Opportunity to join a stable and growing contractor delivering complex regional schemes

• Senior-level responsibility with autonomy and visibility

This opportunity would suit a technically strong and commercially aware MEP professional who is comfortable operating across multiple projects while maintaining high standards of delivery and client engagement.