Job Description
Building Services Manager (Electrical)Edinburgh | Tier 1 Contractor | Major Projects Portfolio
Hays Construction are delighted to be partnering exclusively with a leading Tier 1 contractor to appoint a Building Services Manager in Edinburgh. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a truly first-class employer with a superb senior leadership team, a strong project pipeline, and a culture built on trust, flexibility, and long-term career development.
The Opportunity
Based primarily on projects across the west of Edinburgh, you will take a key leadership role overseeing building services delivery across a diverse portfolio of schemes, including:
* Education developments
* Defence-sector infrastructure
* Commercial construction projects
With multiple live and upcoming projects secured, this is a stable, long-term opportunity offering real career progression within a highly reputable business.
The Role
As Building Services Manager, you will be responsible for:
* Leading the coordination and delivery of all MEP services, with a strong focus on electrical packages
* Managing subcontractors and specialist supply chain partners to ensure programme, quality, and safety standards are met
* Working closely with project and commercial teams to drive best practice and value engineering solutions
* Providing technical leadership across the lifecycle of projects-from pre-construction through to handover
This role will see you operating as a key figure within the delivery team, influencing both outcomes and culture on site.
About You
We are keen to speak with experienced Building Services professionals who:
* Come from a strong electrical background - ideal
* Have a proven track record delivering building services on large-scale projects
* Are comfortable working in Tier 1 or similarly structured main contractor environments
* Demonstrate excellent stakeholder management and leadership skills
* Are proactive, solutions-driven, and thrive in a collaborative team culture
Why Apply?This employer stands out in the Edinburgh market for all the right reasons:
* Attractive salary package, including car allowance and bonus
* Strong pipeline of high-profile, technically interesting projects
* A genuinely supportive and experienced management team
* A mature, flexible working culture built on trust-not micromanagement
* Clear and realistic opportunities for career progression
Next StepsIf you're an experienced Building Services Manager looking to step into a key role with a Tier 1 contractor that truly values its people, I'd be keen to speak with you in confidence.Apply now or contact Ronan Mulry at Hays Construction for a discreet discussion about your next move.
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