Building Services Manager

New Build & Refurbishment Projects (up to £15m)

Location: Manchester & Greater Manchester
Salary: Competitive + Car/Allowance + Benefits
Employment Type: Permanent
Industry: Construction / Building Services / M&E Management

About the opportunity:

Role responsibilities:

• Manage all mechanical and electrical (M&E) elements across multiple building projects.
• Review design information, ensuring buildability, compliance, and coordination with construction teams.
• Lead M&E planning from pre-construction through to completion.
• Oversee subcontractors, ensuring high standards of installation, testing, and commissioning.
• Attend design meetings, progress reviews, and site coordination meetings.
• Identify risks, technical issues, and opportunities for value engineering.
• Ensure M&E works are compliant with regulations, standards, and project specifications.
• Coordinate with site teams, commercial departments, and external consultants.
• Maintain thorough documentation, reports, and handover information.

About you:

• Proven experience as a Building Services Manager, M&E Manager, or M&E Coordinator in the construction industry.
• Strong technical understanding of both mechanical and electrical systems.
• Background in new build and/or refurbishment projects up to £15m.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and technical documents.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable managing multiple subcontractors and maintaining quality standards.
• Relevant qualifications in mechanical or electrical engineering (preferred).
• Full UK driving licence.

What’s on offer:

• Competitive salary + car/allowance + benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on varied, high-quality construction projects.
• Supportive team environment with opportunities for progression.
• Stable pipeline of work across Greater Manchester and the North West.

This is a confirmed vacancy with an immediate start.