Building Services Manager

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Lead major Commercial London Projects focussing on MEP delivery as our Building Services Manager
Join us in delivering a landmark heritage restoration in the heart of Cambridge. As Building Services Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the successful integration, commissioning, and handover of complex MEP systems within a sensitive and historically significant environment. This is a hands-on position where your technical expertise and leadership will safeguard quality and compliance while respecting the building's cultural heritage.
Why join us?
Across the country, you'll find iconic landmarks built by Sir Robert McAlpine. Cornwall's Eden Project, the Wales Millennium centre, Birmingham's Bull Ring, London's Emirates Stadium.
By joining us now, you can play your part in delivering the next generation of outstanding projects that will continue our 155-year legacy. Our family-owned business is where to achieve more from your career by proudly building Britain's future heritage with us.
The Building Services Role
Reporting to the Project Building Services Manager, you will take ownership of the delivery and integration of MEP services from early-stage construction through to final client handover. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll ensure systems are designed, installed, and delivered to the highest standards of quality, compliance, and performance.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the MEP delivery strategy, ensuring coordination across all building services disciplines throughout the project lifecycle.
Manage subcontractor performance, reviewing technical submissions, drawings, and installation plans for compliance and practicality.
Drive quality assurance, ensuring installations meet design intent, statutory requirements, and sustainability benchmarks (e.g., BREEAM, CIBSE, BSRIA).
Coordinate with other trades and stakeholders to maintain programme and avoid delays, resolving technical issues promptly.
Oversee design development and integration, ensuring modern systems complement the architectural vision and project objectives.
Maintain accurate documentation and reporting through a Common Data Environment (e.g., 4projects).
Champion innovation, including off-site manufacturing and digital tools, to improve efficiency and quality.
Your Profile
Proven experience managing MEP delivery on complex projects, ideally including heritage refurbishments or high-profile environments such as galleries, museums, or listed buildings.
Strong technical and design expertise in mechanical, electrical, and public health services.
Qualifications: HNC or Degree in Building Services Engineering or a related discipline.
Skilled in 3D modelling and familiar with modern construction techniques and off-site manufacturing.
Competent in 4projects or similar Common Data Environment platforms.
A proactive, detail-driven professional with excellent communication and stakeholder management skill
Rewards
We're ready to invest in you and your future, and offer wide-ranging, performance-related progression opportunities. Our competitive rewards packages feature flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities.
We'd love you to join us in proudly building Britain's future heritage. Apply online now.
Sir Robert McAlpine is focused on being a truly inclusive employer, even if you don't meet every single requirement, we'd still love to hear from you. Especially if you're part of a group that is under-represented in Construction. Our goal is for Sir Robert McAlpine to proportionally represent the diversity of the working population in society. As a family-run business with strong family values, our aim is to ensure that Sir Robert McAlpine is a supportive, empowering and inclusive environment for every member of our team.
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Location:
South East London
Job Type:
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