Building Services Manager

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Building Services Manager, Senior M+E Project Manager, or a strong Electrical Project Manager to work on a number of major projects on the isles of Wight for the main contractor including Prisons , schools , Hospitals and public realm works

The business is well established, Respected part of a larger main contractor group and is widely recognised for delivering high-quality mechanical and electrical building services on projects typically ranging from £10 million to £500 million in value.

They offer a modern , innovative working culture, and have a strong project pipeline, and work across the Dorset ,Hampshire and Wiltshire areas

The Role

As a Building Services Manager, you will take full responsibility for the operational, technical and commercial performance of multiple Electrical and Mechanical building services projects, ensuring successful delivery from pre-construction through to handover.

You will lead the M&E project teams, manage client relationships, coordinate design and technical information, and ensure all works are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality standards.

Reporting to the Operations Director you will be responsible for :

Full management of project life cycle responsibility from design and pre-construction to delivery and handover
Weekly reporting to the Operations Director
Supporting, developing and motivating site teams and project engineers
Ensuring compliance with company standards, processes and expectations
Driving project performance to achieve Perfect Delivery
Reviewing mechanical / Electrical packages, drawings, specifications and contract documents
Managing external designers and mechanical consultants
Overseeing technical submittals and approval processes
Managing RFIs, drawing registers and technical documentation
Ensuring coordinated working drawings and plant schedules are produced to the required standard
Managing variations, valuations and commercial reporting
Monitoring project costs and maintaining positive cash flow
Monitoring site safety performance and supporting continuous improvement
Acting as the key point of contact for project delivery
Attending progress meetings, design coordination workshops and life cycle reviews
Ensuring excellent communication and customer satisfaction at all stages

About You

To be successful in this role, you should have:

Strong experience as a MEP Contracts Manager, Senior M/E Project Manager, or a capable Project Manager ready to step up
Proven track record delivering building services projects in the region of £1Millioin and £50 Million
Excellent technical understanding of mechanical and Electrical services:
Experience across both design & build and pre-designed M+E projects
Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills
Good commercial awareness, especially around variations, procurement and cost control

This role will suit someone who takes ownership, leads from the front, and is confident managing M&E projects to a high standard