Building Services Manager (M&E / Design & Delivery)

Building Services Manager (M&E / Design & Delivery)

Location: Thetford

We are recruiting for an experienced Building Services Manager to join a contractor design team delivering a range of building and engineering projects from £100k to £30m+.

Projects include commercial, residential, industrial, healthcare and education schemes, with a focus on quality, sustainability and technical excellence.

This role will involve design coordination, technical review, commissioning and site support across the full project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Review tender drawings and specifications for compliance with:
  • Building Regulations
  • Health & Safety legislation
  • Environmental standards
• Assess subcontractor proposals, identifying risks, gaps and opportunities
• Provide technical support to both design and construction teams
• Coordinate M&E design, installation and commissioning activities
• Carry out site inspections, monitoring and defect identification
• Review subcontractor design against:
  • Employer’s requirements
  • Industry standards
  • Buildability
• Manage commissioning, testing and handover processes
• Review energy performance, sustainability and building performance targets (e.g. BREEAM)
• Support tender submissions and attend client / progress meetings
• Mentor junior staff and support team development

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Building Services Engineering
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in M&E design, coordination or delivery
• Background working with:
  • Main contractors
  • Consultants
  • Developer design teams
• Strong understanding of:
  • Building Regulations
  • CIBSE / BSRIA guidance
  • British and European standards
• Ability to manage both design and site delivery aspects

Desirable

• Professional membership (ACIBSE, MIET or similar)
• Knowledge of TM52, TM54, TM59, TM65
• Experience across both mechanical and electrical disciplines

Overview

This is a key role within a multidisciplinary team, offering the opportunity to work across varied projects while contributing to design quality, technical delivery and project performance.

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