Building Services Manager – M&E Upgrades & Fire Remediation
Learn more about the general tasks related to this opportunity below, as well as required skills.
Location: Three prison sites
Contract Length: 5 years
Rate: £350–£425 per day
Contract Type: Freelance – Outside IR35
The Role
We are seeking an experienced Building Services Manager to oversee Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health (MEP) installations across three prison sites, delivering capital expenditure projects focused on M&E upgrades and fire remediation.
This is a long-term contract focused on construction project delivery, design coordination, installation management, commissioning and handover.
Please note: These are Capex construction projects, not hard or soft facilities management contracts.
Key Responsibilities
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Manage the delivery of M&E and public health installations in line with project specifications and programmes.
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Oversee M&E design management and coordination throughout pre-construction and delivery.
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Coordinate M&E subcontractors, consultants, clients and third-party contractors.
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Manage temporary site services, utilities, supply installations, metering and connections.
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Chair and minute regular M&E design and progress meetings.
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Monitor project programmes, identify risks and resolve design or installation issues.
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Carry out regular site inspections, progress reviews and quality audits.
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Ensure RAMS are reviewed and approved before works commence.
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Maintain compliance with health and safety, environmental and quality requirements.
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Prepare progress reports highlighting programme status, risks and outstanding actions.
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Coordinate M&E interfaces with other building systems and specialist subcontractors.
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Manage testing, commissioning and client witness testing.
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Coordinate client and end-user training, demonstrations and operational handover.
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Ensure completion documentation, certificates, O&M manuals and building logbooks are provided.
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Support post-completion defect resolution and maintain strong client relationships.
Essential Skills and Experience
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Proven experience as a Building Services Manager, M&E Manager or in a similar role.
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Strong technical knowledge of mechanical, electrical and public health building services.
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Experience managing M&E design coordination, subcontractors and live construction projects.
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Experience of pre-construction activities, construction phasing and programme management.
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Strong understanding of quality assurance, health and safety and environmental compliance.
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Knowledge of commissioning, testing, certification and project handover procedures. xgikmsk
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Ability to identify risks, resolve technical issues and coordinate multiple stakeholders.
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