Building Services Contracts Manager – Permanent Location: Birmingham (projects across the West Midlands) ️ Contractor: Tier 2 Midlands Main Contractor Salary: Competitive benefits Massive opportunity for career progression We are seeking a proactive and driven Building Services Contracts Manager to join a growing Tier 2 Midlands-based main contractor. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead on M&E packages up to £20m in value, across a diverse portfolio of projects including high-rise residential, industrial, and logistics schemes. As Services Contracts Manager, you will oversee 2–3 projects at a time, with M&E Project Managers (both in-house and subcontracted) reporting directly to you. Some projects will be delivered via complete in-house self-delivery of mechanical packages, while others will be subcontracted. You will report directly into the Regional Building Services Director, with strong prospects for growth and career development. Key Responsibilities * Lead, manage, and coordinate building services across multiple projects, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to high standards. * Oversee procurement, commercial reporting, and subcontractor engagement. * Drive quality assurance, health & safety, and environmental compliance across all schemes. * Monitor and ensure contractual compliance, including NEC contracts, Early Warning, and Compensation Event processes. * Produce and analyse progress reports, costs, and forecasts, taking corrective action where required. * Consult closely with the site construction team Conversant and ability to manage specialist MEP trades, BMS Systems, Smoke Ventilation, Sprinklers, etc, * Chair and attend internal and client meetings, ensuring clear communication and accurate reporting. * Manage risk registers, forecasts, and project close-out reviews. * Provide strong leadership, mentoring, and coaching to M&E teams. * Represent the company professionally at client meetings, presentations, and consultations. What We’re Looking For Skills & Experience * Demonstrable experience managing multiple large-scale M&E/construction projects - happy to have someone from a mechanical subcontractor background. * Strong technical knowledge of mechanical and electrical building services, including self-delivery and subcontract management. * Excellent working knowledge of NEC contracts. * Strong IT skills (MS Office, project planning software such as PowerProject). * Relevant qualifications: HNC/HND/Degree in Construction or Building Services. * SMSTS, CSCS Manager’s Black Card, IOSH (essential). * MCIOB/MICE membership and NEBOSH Construction Certificate (desirable). Personal Attributes * Excellent leadership and people management skills. * Strong communicator and negotiator, able to build long-term relationships with clients and stakeholders. * Collaborative and solutions-focused, with a proactive approach to problem solving. * Ambitious, with the drive to progress within a growing business. * Previous Mechanical subcontract experience. This role offers an exciting opportunity to join a well-established contractor with a strong project pipeline, where you will have the autonomy to make a real impact and the support to develop into a senior leadership position. Please apply below and get in touch with Heather Duncan for more information