Assistant Building Services Manager (M&E) – Main Contractor
Location: London / Greater London Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum + £4,500 Car/Travel Allowance + Benefits Contract Type: Permanent
The Opportunity
Are you an ambitious M&E professional looking to take the next step in your career with one of the most respected main contractors in the London market?
We are currently partnering with an award-winning, top-tier construction company renowned for delivering exceptionally high-quality commercial fit-out, refurbishment, and bespoke new build projects. Due to a sustained period of growth and a robust pipeline of high-profile projects secured for the upcoming years, they are looking to expand their technical team by bringing in a driven Assistant Building Services Manager.
This is a phenomenal opportunity to work alongside highly experienced Senior Building Services Managers, gaining invaluable mentorship and exposure to landmark projects that will accelerate your career progression.
The Role
As an Assistant Building Services Manager, you will support the successful delivery of the Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) packages across various complex construction projects. You will act as a key link between the site teams, design teams, and specialist M&E subcontractors.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist the Senior Building Services Manager with the coordination and management of all M&E installations on site.
- Support the review of M&E design drawings, technical submittals, and specifications to ensure compliance with project requirements.
- Monitor the progress and quality of M&E subcontractors, ensuring works are completed safely, on time, and to the highest standards.
- Assist in managing the commissioning process and the seamless handover of building services systems.
- Help identify and resolve technical site queries and clashes using your M&E knowledge.
- Attend and contribute to site meetings, progress updates, and design workshops.
- Ensure all necessary QA/QC documentation, O&M manuals, and compliance certificates are accurately collated.
The Ideal Candidate
Our client is looking for a proactive, technically minded individual who is eager to learn and develop within a premium main contracting environment.
- Qualifications: Educated to HNC/HND or Degree level in Building Services Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline (or equivalent trade background with strong management experience).
- Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with site teams and subcontractors.
- Attitude: Highly organized, detail-oriented, and commercially aware, with a genuine passion for delivering high-quality construction projects.
The Package
Our client believes in rewarding top talent and offers a comprehensive remuneration package, including:
- Basic Salary: Up to £50,000 (dependent on experience)
- Allowance: £4,500 car allowance
- Pension scheme and healthcare options
- Exceptional career development and structured progression pathways
- The opportunity to work on some of London’s most prestigious projects
For further information, please contact Matt Jones on 07711 370552 or mjones@skilledcareers.co.uk
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