Building Services Manager

The Building Services Manager will oversee all Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health (MEP) works for commercial fit-outs, theatres, and other complex spaces. Working for a main contractor, the role covers pre-contract input, design coordination, and on-site delivery to ensure fully compliant and high-quality installations.

Key Responsibilities

Pre-Contract

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Review tender documents and technical requirements.

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Provide buildability, value engineering, and risk input to bids.

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Assess MEP subcontractor tenders and support estimating teams.

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Contribute to design development and pre-construction programmes.

Design & Coordination

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Manage MEP design from Stage 3–5, ensuring compliance and integration.

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Coordinate with architects, engineers, and theatre specialists.

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Review drawings/models and resolve clashes or technical issues.

Construction Delivery

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Oversee MEP subcontractors on-site and manage coordination meetings.

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Monitor quality, progress, testing & commissioning.

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Ensure safety, compliance, and integration with overall site works.

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Support handover, O&M documentation, and client training.

Skills & Experience

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Experience managing building services for commercial fit-outs (ideally theatres/auditoria).

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Strong technical knowledge across mechanical, electrical, and public health disciplines.

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Experience in pre-construction/bid support.

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Ability to coordinate designs and manage MEP subcontractors.

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Knowledge of industry standards, Building Regulations, and commissioning processes.

Attributes

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Technical, detail-focused, and proactive problem solver.

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Strong communicator with good stakeholder and client management skills.

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Collaborative, organised, and able to manage multiple priorities