Building Services Manager (MEP)

A leading international main contractor is seeking an experienced Building Services Manager (MEP) to lead the delivery of Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health systems across major construction projects.
The business is a well-established, family-owned construction group delivering large-scale projects across the UK, Ireland and Europe. They operate across commercial, residential, healthcare, infrastructure and data centre sectors, with a strong focus on quality, safety and long-term building performance.
This Building Services Manager (MEP) role will take responsibility for the full coordination and delivery of building services from pre-construction through to commissioning and handover.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the delivery of MEP systems across large-scale construction projects
* Manage building services delivery from pre-construction through to handover
* Coordinate MEP systems with design, structural and architectural teams
* Oversee procurement, installation, commissioning and handover of MEP packages
* Manage programme, risk and commercial performance across building services works
* Lead testing, commissioning and handover processes
* Liaise with utilities, consultants and key stakeholders on MEP coordination
* Support and develop junior members of the building services team
* Ensure compliance with health, safety, quality and sustainability standards
Requirements
* Proven experience as a Building Services Manager, MEP Manager or M&E Manager
* Strong experience delivering MEP systems on large construction projects
* Full lifecycle experience from design through to commissioning and handover
* Main contractor or major MEP subcontractor background
* Strong leadership of MEP teams and subcontractors
* Commercial awareness of building services delivery
* Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Building Services Engineering
* IOSH or equivalent health and safety qualification
Desirable
* Data centre, healthcare, commercial or residential project experience
* Membership of CIBSE, CIOB or Engineers Ireland
* BIM or digital construction experience
* Chartered or working towards chartership
Benefits
* £90,000 – £1000,000 salary
* Travel allowance
* Full benefits package
* Long-term career development within a leading contractor
* Exposure to major UK and European projects
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed