Building Services Manager

A leading UK construction contractor is seeking an experienced Building Services Manager to join its growing team in the Inverness area. This is an excellent opportunity to work across a diverse portfolio of projects throughout the Highlands, contributing to high-profile developments while advancing your career within a forward-thinking organisation.

The Role

As Building Services Manager, you will take ownership of the design and delivery of Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) services across projects. You’ll lead the coordination of outsourced design, oversee installation, and ensure delivery aligns with programme, cost, and quality targets.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing M&E consultants and subcontractors through design, installation, testing, and commissioning phases
• Leading the development and coordination of building services design on projects and bids
• Ensuring compliance with CDM 2015 regulations and promoting safe design principles
• Identifying and mitigating design risks while maximising opportunities
• Supporting procurement and appointment of M&E designers and consultants
• Developing and managing design programmes, deliverables, and information release schedules
• Coordinating statutory approvals and third‑party requirements (e.g. utilities)
• Reviewing designs for buildability, sequencing, and coordination
• Conducting site inspections to ensure installations meet design intent
• Driving high‑quality standards across subcontractors and ensuring specification compliance
• Building strong relationships with clients, internal teams, and external stakeholders
• Managing design changes with a strong commercial awareness

About You

• Qualified in Building Services Engineering (HNC/Degree or equivalent)
• Proven experience in a Building Services or M&E role, ideally with a main contractor
• Strong knowledge of CDM 2015 and Scottish Technical Standards
• Solid understanding of health & safety practices within construction
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and construction programmes
• Strong grasp of buildability and construction methodology
• Analytical mindset with excellent problem‑solving skills
• Confident communicator, capable of engaging with senior stakeholders
• Commercially aware with experience managing design change processes

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to work on major, high‑value projects across the UK
• Long‑term career progression within a stable and growing organisation
• Flexible/agile working arrangements where appropriate
• Ongoing training and development, including structured career pathways
• Support for professional memberships

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary package
• Generous annual leave, with option to purchase more
• Pension scheme
• Private medical options
• Employee assistance programme (24/7 support)
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Corporate discounts
• Share save scheme

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