Building Services Manager
Building a sustainable tomorrow
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BAM UK&I is recruiting a Building Services Manager to join our Central region.
Making Possible
The Building Services Manager will be responsible to the Project Manager for the satisfactory management of the building services subcontractors and will monitor the subcontractor’s progress in meeting the installation programme and the construction commitment.
Where additional assistance is required for items of a purely technical nature, the Building Services Manager will liaise directly with the requisite mechanical, electrical or public health engineer, designer or consultant.
The Building Services Manager’s responsibilities in pursuance of the adequate package management of services subcontractors will include:
The Building Services Manager will be responsible for all things in respect of Health and Safety that are detailed within the Company’s Health and Safety Policy.
The Building Services Manager will be responsible for maintaining an accurate day-to-day site diary detailing instructions issued, co-ordination issues identified, new activities started on site, levels of attendance by subcontractors, delays suffered, etc.
The management of the M&E subcontractors in line with BAM Best Practice procedures & delivery processes.
Ensure the services installations are of an acceptably high commercial quality suitable for the application and have been installed in accordance with the relevant M&E services specification and the formally issued construction drawings for the project.
Ensure the services installations are installed following good engineering principles, in accordance with the specification and that the design intent will be met.
Manage the information flow & Drawing Production from subcontractors & suppliers in line with the programme.
Ensure the subcontractor(s) has adequate and competent site staff, operatives, and subcontractors to manage the installation to meet the requirements of the project documents.
Ensure the subcontractor(s) properly issues Request for Information schedules in accordance with the drawing/procurement programmes, to enable the design engineer/client response/reply for information to be properly integrated into the drawings in accordance with the construction requirements.
Conduct subcontractor progress meetings to monitor the Subcontractor(s) performance, progress and to identify any actions.
Ensure a Commissionability Review for the testing and commissioning have been properly agreed and required ‘power on’, ‘gas available’ and ‘water available’ dates are properly identified together with the requisite services/ construction completion requirements to enable effective commissioning to be carried out.
Ensure the true programme implications are properly reviewed and identified with Subcontractor(s) when requested, prior to the issue of amendment variation orders or instructions.
Ensure that any additional work is carried out only through authorised Change Management Instruction to Subcontractor and/or variation amendments orders issued.
Report the progress of works, every month the Building Services Manager will be expected to produce an accurate up-to-date written report concerning all aspects of the services installation for inclusion into the main site meeting report.
At the discretion of the Construction Director, the Building Services Manager is encouraged to attend client meetings to explain the services report. The Building Services Manager may be similarly required to attend other progress and design development meetings as directed.
Your team
To be based in the Central region
What’s in it for you?
In addition to an attractive salary we offer a significant benefits package which could include;
Competitive salary
A wide range of family friendly policies
8% matched pension contributions
Private healthcare
Life assurance
26 days holiday
2 wellbeing days
1 volunteering day
Personal and professional development
Flexible benefit pot
What do you bring to the role?
You will have demonstrable experience working in the building services environment, have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively engage with clients and external consultants while building relationships internally and externally.
You will understand both internally and external delivery project procurement processes, and be comfortable working in a time critical, fast-moving environment.
Have the ability to manage a multi-disciplinary team.
You will be able to demonstrate effective and persuasive internal and external communication skills.
Ability to multi-task and provide focus, direction and solutions where required.
About BAM
Building a sustainable tomorrow. That’s our mission and our promise at BAM. It’s how we engineer vital infrastructure and construct high-quality buildings as one of the largest construction companies in Europe.
We strive to create an environment where everybody feels welcome and valued. We’re on an exciting journey to employ the best talent to join us regardless of social background, race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.
The application process
BAM is committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment and onboarding process, so if at any time you feel you may need any reasonable adjustments, do not hesitate to speak with one of our team, and we will do our best to support you. "Join us in Making Possible"
Closing date for all applications is 20th October 2026
