Building Services Director

Overview

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Building a sustainable tomorrow

BAM UK & I is recruiting a Building services director to join the central team to deliver the Mechanical and Electrical Services Engineering element of all the region\’s projects.

Responsibilities

• Direct a team of over 30 staff to deliver the Mechanical and Electrical Services Engineering element of all the region\’s projects. Input into strategic business development and tender planning through to delivery, commissioning and post-handover evaluations.
• Be part of the region\’s senior leadership team and contribute to all aspects of business planning and governance. Liaise with all parts of the business, pre-construction, delivery, commercial and aftercare and ensure that the SE team behave as an integral part of the business.
• Recognise the opportunity to contribute towards the companies sustainability goals.
• Actively contribute to the development of health, safety and wellbeing initiatives, their promotion and implementation.
• Oversea a structure within the department that provides progression opportunities and succession planning.
• Lead by example to instil the company values.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients, consultants and supply chain partners. Ensure that we are working collaboratively with all.
• Recruit, retain and develop staff to meet the business needs. Liaise with M&E teams from across the segment to learn, identify best practice and enhance what we can offer.

Your team

To be based across the central region with regular travel to Solihull office

What’s in it for you?

• 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

What do you bring to the role?

• Be experienced in managing large M&E teams comprising pre-construction, engineering and delivery staff.
• Be flexible and understand that every construction project team is different with varying strengths and weaknesses. Be capable of getting the best out of people while working in challenging and pressurised environments.
• Be prepared to trust others to resolve details and concentrate on the bigger picture of staff and team development.
• Recognise the extent of influence that you have and lead by example. Make the company values an inherent part of how the team work and behave.
• Be prepared to assist with all parts of the business.
• Be passionate about keeping our people safe.

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\”

For more information or an informal conversation about this opportunity, please contact Paul Howes, Recruitment Manager: paul.howes@bam.com

Closing date 23rd December 2025