Building Services Manager

Building Services Manager

Location: Chichester
Salary: £380 - £410 a day

The Opportunity

A leading Tier 1 Main Contractor is looking to appoint a Building Services Manager to support the delivery of a large I&L project in the south. This role will suit someone experienced in managing building services from a main contractor perspective, coordinating specialist M&E subcontractors rather than self-delivering works.

You'll play a key role in ensuring mechanical and electrical services are fully integrated into the construction programme, design, and commercial strategy across multiple projects.

Key Responsibilities

Manage and coordinate all building services activities on projects across the South West

Act as the main contractor's lead for M&E delivery, working closely with external M&E subcontractors

Oversee design development, technical submissions, and coordination through pre-construction and delivery

Ensure M&E packages are delivered in line with programme, quality, and commercial targets

Attend and lead design team meetings, technical workshops, and coordination sessions

Review subcontractor proposals, programmes, and method statements

Monitor installation progress, commissioning, and handover activities

Ensure compliance with health & safety, statutory regulations, and company standards

Work collaboratively with project, commercial, and site teams

About You

Proven experience as a Building Services Manager, M&E Manager, or similar role for a main contractor

Strong understanding of managing M&E through specialist subcontractors (non self-delivery environment)

Solid technical knowledge of both mechanical and electrical building services

Experience within the I&L sector is desirable

Confident communicator with the ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders

Well organised, proactive, and commercially aware

Qualifications (Preferred)

HNC / HND / Degree in Building Services, Engineering, or related discipline

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Competitive day rate

Opportunity to work on high-quality projects with a respected Tier 1 contractor

Opportunity to continue onto future work depending on location
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed