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