Contracts / Building Services Manager (New Facility Development)
Day Shift
Circa £55,000+ per annum + Bonus + Enhanced Benefits
Location: Exeter
Tenure: Permanent
Are you an engineer with experience across building services, projects or contractor management looking for a rare opportunity to be involved in developing a brand-new production facility?
This is a unique opportunity to join a globally recognised business as they expand their UK footprint through the acquisition and redevelopment of a new industrial site.
You'll play a key role in taking the facility from initial redevelopment through to a fully operational production site, working closely with contractors, engineering teams and stakeholders to deliver the project and shape the future of the site.
Backed by a multi-billion-pound global organisation, this is a secure, well-invested environment with long-term progression into a senior site services or facilities role once the project is complete.
What You'll Be Doing
Supporting the redevelopment of a newly acquired industrial site into a production facility
Managing and coordinating external contractors across mechanical, electrical and civil works
Reviewing RAMS, ensuring compliance with CDM regulations and site safety standards
Supporting planning, layout and integration of utilities including electrical, gas and HVAC systems
Overseeing delivery of works to time, cost and quality expectations
Assisting with installation and commissioning of plant, equipment and infrastructure
Acting as a key link between engineering, contractors and wider project stakeholders
Supporting the transition from project phase into a fully operational manufacturing site
What's In It for You?
Opportunity to be involved in building and developing a new production facility from the ground up
Long-term progression into a site services / facilities leadership role
Job security within a global engineering business with strong investment and growth plans
Exposure to large-scale projects, site development and capital investment
Competitive salary, bonus and enhanced benefits package including private health cover, life assurance (x6 annual salary) + full comprehensive sickness and enhanced annual leave.
Stable day-based role with strong work-life balance
What We're Looking For
Background in one of the following:
Contracts Manager / Project Engineer
Facilities / Building Services Engineer
Maintenance or Site Services Engineer with project exposureEssential:
Background in building services, facilities, estates or construction
Site development, refurbishment or building-related projects
Managing contractors and coordinating multiple workstreams
Reviewing RAMS, permits and safe systems of work
Awareness of CDM / construction safety
Understanding of building services (electrical, HVAC, utilities)Desirable:
Exposure to project/build lifecycles (design → tender → build → handover)
Familiarity with structured frameworks such as RIBA stages (or similar)
Exposure to planning, building regulations or site development
Experience supporting commissioning or handover of facilities
Are You Up for the Challenge?
This is a rare opportunity to join a business at a key stage of growth, where you can directly influence the development of a new site and play a long-term role in its success.
If you're looking for something different from a standard maintenance role and want to be part of a major project with long-term progression, we'd like to hear from you.
Apply now to find out more about this opportunity.
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