Building Services Manager (site based)

About the Role

In this role you will manage the production of outsourced design and direct the design and installation of mechanical and electrical services to meet project targets for time, cost and quality. You will lead the Mechanical and Electrical Services consultants and subcontractors through design, installation, testing and commissioning, positioning the role as a step towards a senior M&E manager position. You will be responsible for achieving the highest health and safety standards on site, leading the team by example and fostering a positive H&S culture, with monthly performance measurement. You will review and develop safety and quality plans to ensure compliance with Galliford Try’s business management system and SHE standards. All discipline subcontractors will be required to produce detailed contract programmes aligned with the overall schedule and submit weekly returns of labour, plant and materials. You will promote a ‘Best Quality’ culture, setting high workmanship standards and rejecting inferior work in line with BMS quality procedures. Subcontractors must carry out construction work in strict accordance with drawings and specifications. You will maintain professional, cooperative relationships with internal and external stakeholders following Galliford Try’s PR procedures. • Manage outsourced design and direct M&E services design/installation to meet time, cost and quality targets. • Lead Mechanical and Electrical Services consultants and subcontractors through design, installation, testing and commissioning. • Ensure highest health & safety standards; develop and monitor H&S plans; measured monthly on performance. • Oversee subcontractor programmes, weekly labour/plant/material returns, and enforce a best‑quality culture. • Ensure construction work complies with drawings, specifications and Galliford Try BMS quality procedures. • Maintain professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders via GT PR processes.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸design management
• ▸m&e installation
• ▸testing commissioning
• ▸health & safety
• ▸subcontractor programme
• ▸quality compliance

What You Bring

Galliford Try is seeking a Building Services Manager based in or near Newcastle, with travel across multiple site projects in the region. The ideal candidate holds an HNC or degree in a recognised Building Services subject, has previous experience with a main contractor, and possesses full knowledge of health and safety legislation including the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and CDM 2015. Basic understanding of subcontract processes, contract and commercial matters, and project management fundamentals such as programming, cash‑flow analysis and resource planning is also required. • Hold an HNC/Degree in Building Services; experience with main contractors; knowledge of HSWA 1974 and CDM 2015. • Understand basic subcontract processes, contract/commercial aspects, and project management fundamentals.

Requirements

• ▸hnc/degree
• ▸main contractor
• ▸hswa 1974
• ▸cdm 2015
• ▸project management
• ▸subcontract processes

Benefits

We prefer direct hires and will contact our preferred supplier list agencies only if the role is eligible for release. Speculative CVs from agencies will not be accepted and no fee will be payable. Galliford Try offers the stability of an impressive £4.1 billion order book and the opportunity to work on some of the UK’s most exciting projects. Employees benefit from diverse, high‑performing teams, a commitment to wellbeing through the ‘Be Well’ programme, and extensive training and career development initiatives. The benefits package includes generous holiday entitlement that increases with service length, corporate discounts, a Cycle to Work scheme, a comprehensive pension, a Save as You Earn share purchase scheme, private medical options, a 24/7 employee assistance programme, and paid membership of a relevant professional association. Flexible working arrangements are welcomed, and the company encourages applications from candidates who may not meet every criterion, as part of its commitment to diversity, inclusion and disability confidence. Reasonable adjustments can be made throughout the recruitment process. • Benefits include generous holiday, corporate discounts, Cycle to Work scheme, pension, share purchase, private medical options, 24/7 employee assistance, and paid professional association membership.

Work Environment

Onsite