Senior Building Services Manager (Office Based)
About Us
We are a pioneering, privately owned construction and engineering firm dedicated to championing the use of Modern Methods of Construction. Our mission is to deliver projects that provide significant social, economic, and environmental benefits through innovative and efficient building practices.
The Role
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Building Services Manager to take a leading role in the planning, management, and operational delivery of Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) services across our diverse construction projects. Reporting to the Project Manager or Project Lead, you will be the central point of contact for all MEP systems, ensuring seamless integration and execution from design to completion. You will work in close partnership with our site-based teams to guarantee excellence on the ground.
Core Responsibilities
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Project Leadership & Strategy:
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Assume overall responsibility for the operational and planning aspects of MEP services on all assigned construction projects.
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Provide clear leadership to site teams, fostering a culture of high performance, strong morale, and specialised skill.
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Drive company values and principles, ensuring they are cascaded effectively throughout the project team.
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Collaborate on project strategy, participate in planning meetings, and contribute to Stage 3-4 design reviews, researching and proposing value engineering options.
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Stakeholder & Client Management:
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Act as the primary contact for clients and their professional teams regarding all MEP systems and installations.
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Attend and lead various stakeholder meetings, including client progress updates, Building Control meetings, and Clerk of Works meetings.
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Conduct comprehensive dilapidation surveys of M&E services and plant rooms as required.
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Commercial & Supplier Management:
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Establish and nurture strong relationships with key suppliers and subcontractors.
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Lead negotiations to secure advantageous commercial terms, finalising purchase orders and delivery schedules.
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Work closely with the Project Quantity Surveyor on regular cost reviews.
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Process & Quality Assurance:
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Ensure all project management systems and processes are robust, efficient, and consistently applied.
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Champion the adoption and utilisation of our integrated project management software suite across the team.
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Uphold our quality systems and standard operating procedures, reviewing reports from MEP contractors to ensure compliance.
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Meticulously track and record any project delays.
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Contribute to the company's social value initiatives.
A Glimpse of Your Weekly Objectives
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Lead and attend internal progress meetings.
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Manage and update the Key Action Tracker.
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Provide timely programme updates.
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Review MEP contractor quality control reports.
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Participate in strategic planning and design review sessions.
Candidate Requirements
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This is a primarily office-based role, but the successful candidate must be flexible to attend site meetings as demanded by project needs. This may occasionally require overnight stays.
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Willingness to perform ad-hoc duties as required to support project success