Building Services Manager
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Position Overview & Specifications
McLaughlin & Harvey are one of the leading Building and Civil Engineering Contractors operating throughout the UK and Ireland.
We are seeking to recruit an experienced Building Services Manager to join the team.
- The successful candidate will be experienced in managing design, delivery and commissioning of Building services in a construction environment.
- Working with tender and pre-construction teams to make sure client requirements are met and proposals reflect their needs and the contract.
- Making sure all Building services needs are met, reflected in the building and fabric with information delivered in good time.
- Managing the Design, Drawings and approvals process in line with programme.
- Making sure projects comply with building regulations, planning conditions, specifications and BREEAM.
- Supporting Planning teams in making sure building services are fully integrated into the delivery programme and execution plans.
- Establishing and managing quality systems to make sure high standards and specifications are met.
- Supporting Site management and Health and safety teams with review of method statements and safe systems of work.
- Monitoring progress against targets and assisting the project management team with making sure specialist contractors resource and approach the project as needed.
- Support the Quantity surveying and commercial teams with review of changes to contract and valuations of the work.
- This includes making sure changes are properly recorded, instructed where necessary and implications fully understood.
- Managing the commissioning process and training to make sure all systems operate as design, design and validation teams are satisfied and building users trained in operation.
- Attending client progress and technical meetings and chairing specialist design, progress and commissioning meetings.
Essential
Technically Qualified
Preferably with Main Contractor experience, the Building Services Manager will be technically qualified and experienced to include the following core systems.
- Gas, Power, Domestic and Waste water
- Heating, ventilation and Air conditioning
- Power, Lighting and earthing systems
- Passive and active Data systems and AV
- Fire, CCTV and Security Systems Lifts and escalators (vertical transportation)
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Architectural & Engineering Services
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Building Services Manager roles across McLaughlin & Harvey Limited's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Architectural & Engineering Services.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £33,223 - £40,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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