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, and may progress 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 maintain safety and quality plans to ensure compliance with Galliford Try’s Business Management System and SHE standards, and develop construction‑phase H&S plans together with the planning supervisor and project manager. All discipline subcontractors will be required to produce detailed contract programmes and weekly returns of labour, plant and materials. You will drive a ‘Best Quality’ culture, set high workmanship standards, reject inferior work and ensure compliance with drawings, specifications and BMS quality procedures. A professional and cooperative relationship with internal and external stakeholders will be maintained through agreed Galliford Try PR procedures and coordination with the PR Co‑ordinator. • Manage outsourced design production and direct design/installation of services 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 on site, lead by example, and foster a positive H&S culture. • Review and maintain safety and quality plans to comply with Galliford Try BMS and SHE standards. • Develop and manage construction‑phase H&S plans in collaboration with planning supervisor and project manager. • Oversee subcontractors to produce detailed contract programmes and weekly labour, plant, and material returns. • Promote a “Best Quality” culture, set high workmanship standards, and reject inferior work. • Ensure subcontractors’ work complies with drawings, specifications, and BMS quality procedures. • Maintain professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders per GT PR procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸design management
• ▸m&e installation
• ▸testing commissioning
• ▸health safety
• ▸quality control
• ▸stakeholder liaison

What You Bring

Galliford Try is seeking a Building Services Manager for its Newcastle team. The successful candidate will be based in or near Newcastle and will travel across multiple site projects in the region. We are looking for candidates with a recognised Building Services qualification at HNC or degree level, and preferably experience working for a main contractor in a building services role. Full knowledge of health and safety legislation (Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, CDM 2015), basic subcontract and commercial processes, and basic project management skills are required. • Hold a recognised Building Services qualification at HNC or degree level. • Have experience working with a main contractor in a building services role (advantageous). • Possess full knowledge of health and safety legislation (Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, CDM 2015). • Understand basic subcontract processes, contract and commercial aspects. • Demonstrate basic project management skills: programming, cash‑flow analysis, resource planning.

Requirements

• ▸building services
• ▸hnc degree
• ▸main contractor
• ▸health safety
• ▸subcontract
• ▸project management

Benefits

With an order book exceeding £4.1 billion, Galliford Try offers stability and the chance to work on high‑profile UK projects while stretching your capabilities and achieving career goals. You will join diverse, highly professional teams committed to excellence and positioned for further growth. We support physical and mental wellbeing through the ‘Be Well’ programme, provide high‑quality training from apprenticeships to leadership development, and offer a Career Paths initiative for tailored development. Our Agile Working programme gives flexibility in when, where and how you work. Our benefits package includes a competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement that increases with service (with the option to purchase additional holidays), corporate discounts, Cycle‑to‑Work schemes, a comprehensive pension, Save As You Earn share purchase scheme, private medical options, 24/7 employee assistance, and paid membership to a relevant professional association. We welcome applications for full‑time, reduced‑hours or flexible roles and will discuss any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. Candidates who do not meet every requirement are encouraged to apply, and as a Disability Confident employer we will interview any candidate with a long‑term health condition or disability who meets the essential criteria. • Competitive salary with a comprehensive benefits package. • Generous holiday entitlement increasing with service, plus option to purchase additional holidays. • Corporate discounts, Cycle‑to‑Work scheme, and comprehensive pension plan. • Save As You Earn share purchase scheme. • Private medical options and 24/7 employee assistance programme. • Paid annual membership to a relevant professional association. • Access to ‘Be Well’ wellbeing programme, training, apprenticeship and leadership development. • Agile Working programme offering flexible working arrangements.

Work Environment

Onsite