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
SMSTS
CSCS Card Whats on Offer
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
Salary description
£380.00 - £410.00 per day