Job type
PermanentLocation
BelfastWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Building ServicesIndustry
ConstructionPay
Attractive Package
Building Services Manager – Major Infrastructure Project | Belfast
Overview
Hays are partnering with a leading Tier 1 civils and construction contractor to appoint a Building Services Manager for a high-profile, technically complex infrastructure project within a live operational environment.
With over 75 years’ experience delivering landmark projects across the UK and Ireland, this organisation has a strong reputation for safely delivering large-scale developments where quality, coordination, and programme certainty are critical. The role offers the opportunity to be involved in a strategic, nationally significant project, working closely with multidisciplinary teams and specialist MEP supply chains.
With over 75 years’ experience delivering landmark projects across the UK and Ireland, this organisation has a strong reputation for safely delivering large-scale developments where quality, coordination, and programme certainty are critical. The role offers the opportunity to be involved in a strategic, nationally significant project, working closely with multidisciplinary teams and specialist MEP supply chains.
The position will involve regular travel to London, with a hybrid working model combining site presence with home or office‑based working when appropriate.
Your new role
- Leading the pre‑construction and delivery of complex MEP works on a large-scale infrastructure project, ensuring utilities, systems, and services are delivered in line with programme, quality, and safety requirements.
- Managing MEP subcontractors and specialist suppliers, overseeing technical submissions, design coordination, and approvals to maintain full compliance with regulatory and client standards.
- Coordinating closely with design teams, construction managers, and external stakeholders to ensure BWIC activities are fully planned, integrated, and issued in accordance with programme milestones.
- Providing technical leadership and guidance to site teams on MEP installation, sequencing, and commissioning activities.
- Monitoring installation works to ensure compliance with stringent quality, safety, and operational requirements, particularly within a live or sensitive environment.
- Supporting commissioning and handover processes, ensuring all MEP documentation, testing, and certification is completed to a high standard.
- Building and maintaining strong relationships across the MEP supply chain, consultants, and wider project team to support collaborative delivery.
What you'll need to succeed
- Proven experience in a similar role such as Building Services Manager, M&E Coordinator, or M&E Contracts Manager, ideally on large or technically complex projects.
- Strong understanding of MEP systems delivery, construction sequencing, and working within regulated or operational environments.
- Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and coordinate specialist subcontractors effectively.
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel as required.
- Excellent communication, organisation, and time‑management skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office.
- Desirable: Degree or HND in Building Services, Architectural Engineering, or a related discipline.
What you'll get in return
This is an exceptional opportunity to join a leading Tier 1 contractor delivering one of the most technically demanding projects in the UK, offering long-term career progression and exposure to complex, high‑value works. In return, you’ll receive a highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including:
- 34 days annual leave
- Car Allowance
- Company share scheme
- Pension plan
- Health cash plan and GP anytime service
- Enhanced family‑friendly policies
- Retail discounts and cycle‑to‑work scheme
- 24/7 counselling and wellbeing support
- Occupational health provision and annual wellbeing events
- Accommodation costs and travel allowance are fully covered.
What you need to do now
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