Building Services Manager (M&E / Design & Delivery)
Location: Thetford
We are recruiting for an experienced Building Services Manager to join a contractor design team delivering a range of building and engineering projects from £100k to £30m+.
Projects include commercial, residential, industrial, healthcare and education schemes, with a focus on quality, sustainability and technical excellence.
This role will involve design coordination, technical review, commissioning and site support across the full project lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
* Review tender drawings and specifications for compliance with:
* Building Regulations
* Health & Safety legislation
* Environmental standards
* Assess subcontractor proposals, identifying risks, gaps and opportunities
* Provide technical support to both design and construction teams
* Coordinate M&E design, installation and commissioning activities
* Carry out site inspections, monitoring and defect identification
* Review subcontractor design against:
* Employer’s requirements
* Industry standards
* Buildability
* Manage commissioning, testing and handover processes
* Review energy performance, sustainability and building performance targets (e.g. BREEAM)
* Support tender submissions and attend client / progress meetings
* Mentor junior staff and support team development
Requirements
* Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Building Services Engineering
* Minimum 10 years’ experience in M&E design, coordination or delivery
* Background working with:
* Main contractors
* Consultants
* Developer design teams
* Strong understanding of:
* Building Regulations
* CIBSE / BSRIA guidance
* British and European standards
* Ability to manage both design and site delivery aspects
Desirable
* Professional membership (ACIBSE, MIET or similar)
* Knowledge of TM52, TM54, TM59, TM65
* Experience across both mechanical and electrical disciplines
Overview
This is a key role within a multidisciplinary team, offering the opportunity to work across varied projects while contributing to design quality, technical delivery and project performance