Building Services Manager
Building Services Manager (Electrical)Edinburgh | Tier 1 Contractor | Major Projects Portfolio
Hays Construction are delighted to be partnering exclusively with a leading Tier 1 contractor to appoint a Building Services Manager in Edinburgh. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a truly first-class employer with a superb senior leadership team, a strong project pipeline, and a culture built on trust, flexibility, and long-term career development.
The Opportunity
Based primarily on projects across the west of Edinburgh, you will take a key leadership role overseeing building services delivery across a diverse portfolio of schemes, including:
Education developments
Defence-sector infrastructure
Commercial construction projects
With multiple live and upcoming projects secured, this is a stable, long-term opportunity offering real career progression within a highly reputable business.
The Role
As Building Services Manager, you will be responsible for:
Leading the coordination and delivery of all MEP services, with a strong focus on electrical packages
Managing subcontractors and specialist supply chain partners to ensure programme, quality, and safety standards are met
Working closely with project and commercial teams to drive best practice and value engineering solutions
Providing technical leadership across the lifecycle of projects-from pre-construction through to handoverThis role will see you operating as a key figure within the delivery team, influencing both outcomes and culture on site.
About You
We are keen to speak with experienced Building Services professionals who:
Come from a strong electrical background – ideal
Have a proven track record delivering building services on large-scale projects
Are comfortable working in Tier 1 or similarly structured main contractor environments
Demonstrate excellent stakeholder management and leadership skills
Are proactive, solutions-driven, and thrive in a collaborative team culture
Why Apply?
This employer stands out in the Edinburgh market for all the right reasons:
✅ Attractive salary package, including car allowance and bonus
✅ Strong pipeline of high-profile, technically interesting projects
✅ A genuinely supportive and experienced management team
✅ A mature, flexible working culture built on trust-not micromanagement
✅ Clear and realistic opportunities for career progression
Next StepsIf you're an experienced Building Services Manager looking to step into a key role with a Tier 1 contractor that truly values its people, I'd be keen to speak with you in confidence.Apply now or contact Ronan Mulry at Hays Construction for a discreet discussion about your next move.
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