Building Services Manager

Overview Hays are partnering with a leading Tier 1 civils and construction contractor to appoint a Building Services Manager for a high-profile, technically complex infrastructure project within a live operational environment.<br><br>Please make sure you read the following details carefully before making any applications.<br><br>With over 75 years' experience delivering landmark projects across the UK and Ireland, this organisation has a strong reputation for safely delivering large-scale developments where quality, coordination, and programme certainty are critical.<br><br>The role offers the opportunity to be involved in a strategic, nationally significant project, working closely with multidisciplinary teams and specialist MEP supply chains.<br><br>The position will involve regular travel to London, with a hybrid working model combining site presence with home or office-based working when appropriate.<br><br>Your new role Leading the pre-construction and delivery of complex MEP works on a large-scale infrastructure project, ensuring utilities, systems, and services are delivered in line with programme, quality, and safety requirements.<br><br>Managing MEP subcontractors and specialist suppliers, overseeing technical submissions, design coordination, and approvals to maintain full compliance with regulatory and client standards.<br><br>Coordinating closely with design teams, construction managers, and external stakeholders to ensure BWIC activities are fully planned, integrated, and issued in accordance with programme milestones.<br><br>Providing technical leadership and guidance to site teams on MEP installation, sequencing, and commissioning activities.<br><br>Monitoring installation works to ensure compliance with stringent quality, safety, and operational requirements, particularly within a live or sensitive environment.<br><br>Supporting commissioning and handover processes, ensuring all MEP documentation, testing, and certification is completed to a high standard.<br><br>Building and maintaining strong relationships across the MEP supply chain, consultants, and wider project team to support collaborative delivery.<br><br>What you'll need to succeed Proven experience in a similar role such as Building Services Manager, M&E Coordinator, or M&E Contracts Manager, ideally on large or technically complex projects.<br><br>Strong understanding of MEP systems delivery, construction sequencing, and working within regulated or operational environments.<br><br>Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and coordinate specialist subcontractors effectively.<br><br>Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel as required.<br><br>Excellent communication, organisation, and time-management skills.<br><br>Proficient in Microsoft Office.<br><br>Desirable: Degree or HND in Building Services, Architectural Engineering, or a related discipline.<br><br>What you'll get in return This is an exceptional opportunity to join a leading Tier 1 contractor delivering one of the most technically demanding projects in the UK, offering long-term career progression and exposure to complex, high-value works.<br><br>In return, you'll receive a highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including: 34 days annual leave Car Allowance Company share scheme Pension plan Health cash plan and GP anytime service Enhanced family-friendly policies Retail discounts and cycle-to-work scheme 24/7 counselling and wellbeing support Occupational health provision and annual wellbeing events Accommodation costs and travel allowance are fully covered.<br><br>What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.<br><br>If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. xwzovoh <br><br>Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.<br><br>By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be Skills: Building Services Manager Electrical Contracts Manager Electrical Project Manager M&E Coordinator MEP Manager Benefits: Attractive Package<br>TPBN1_NI