Building Services Manager

1 week ago

Birmingham, United Kingdom Skilled Careers Full time

Freelance Building Services Manager (Mechanical Bias)

Location: Birmingham

Contract: Freelance / Outside IR35 (subject to assessment)

Duration: 57 weeks, with strong pipeline of work

Start: Feb 2026

A major Tier 1 main contractor with a strong presence across commercial, mixed-use, and major development schemes is seeking an experienced Building Services Manager (Mechanical Bias) to join their delivery team on a freelance basis. The business has secured a substantial forward workload for 2025, with a construction portfolio forecast in the region of £450m, offering consistency and long-term opportunity for the right individual.

About the Role

As the Building Services Manager, you will lead and coordinate building services activities from pre-construction through to project delivery, with a particular focus on mechanical systems. You will work closely with project teams, design consultants, and specialist subcontractors to ensure services are integrated, buildable, compliant, and executed to the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities

Lead MEP coordination with a strong focus on mechanical services

Manage building services strategy, planning, and delivery through project lifecycle

Review designs, guide value engineering, and support technical decision-making

Interface with design teams and subcontractors to resolve design and installation issues

Oversee commissioning plans, testing, and handover documentation

Ensure compliance with regulatory, sustainability, and safety requirements

Troubleshoot and support site teams to ensure smooth project delivery

Report on progress, risks, and performance to senior project leadership

Experience Required

Proven experience as a Building Services Manager for a main contractor

Strong mechanical bias, preferably from HVAC / mechanical building services background

Excellent knowledge of building services design coordination and installation

Experience across major commercial, mixed-use, or complex projects

Ability to manage stakeholder relationships and influence outcomes

Strong technical understanding of mechanical systems, commissioning, and compliance

What’s on Offer

Competitive day rate

Ongoing contract opportunities with a major UK contractor

Exposure to landmark projects and a secure forward pipeline

Opportunity to lead the mechanical services strategy on major schemes

If you are an experienced Building Services Manager with a mechanical focus and looking for a long-term freelance role within a high-performing project team, please get in touch with your CV and availability

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