Howells Recruitment
M&E Services Manager Cardiff Up to 80k depending on experience + Car Allowance + Bonus + Excellent Benefits Full-Time, Permanent position
We are working in partnership with a leading UK construction business to recruit an experienced M&E Services Manager to join their team in Cardiff.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the successful delivery of major construction projects, leading and coordinating the Mechanical and Electrical process from project inception through to completion. Working across both pre-construction and live project delivery, you will provide technical expertise, commercial awareness and leadership to ensure high-quality building services solutions are delivered for clients and stakeholders.
Reporting to the Head of Building Services, you will work closely with pre-construction, design and operational teams, as well as specialist supply chain partners, reviewing designs, identifying value engineering opportunities and ensuring projects are delivered in line with programme, budget and quality expectations.
This role offers the opportunity to work across multiple projects throughout South Wales, supporting both tender stages and on-site delivery.
Building Services Manager Duties:
* Manage the technical, commercial and qualitative appraisal of M&E tenders. * Review and assess building services designs for compliance with project requirements, regulations and industry standards. * Undertake design gap analysis and identify practical, cost-effective engineering solutions. * Work collaboratively with estimating, design and delivery teams throughout the project lifecycle. * Develop and maintain strong relationships with M&E subcontractors and supply chain partners. * Coordinate MEP design activities to ensure fully integrated building services solutions. * Attend tender interviews, adjudications, launch meetings and project reviews. * Carry out site visits during construction to monitor progress and technical compliance. * Support operational teams in the delivery and installation of M&E packages. * Lead and oversee commissioning activities, witnessing testing and sign-off of completed systems. * Ensure a customer-focused approach is maintained throughout project delivery.
What we're looking for:
* Strong understanding of M&E systems, building services legislation and industry standards. * Experience working within a main contractor, specialist contractor or consultancy environment. * Ability to review technical documentation and develop effective project delivery strategies. * Proven ability to manage quality, programme and cost objectives. * Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. * Strong commercial awareness and problem-solving capability. * Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word and Outlook. * Minimum Level 4 qualification (HNC, NVQ4 or equivalent) in a relevant discipline. * Appropriate CSCS Card and Full UK Driving Licence
* Degree qualified in Building Services, Engineering or a related discipline. * Working towards or holding professional membership such as MCIOB, MCIBSE or MIET.
Our client offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including bonus, car allowance, enhanced pension, private medical cover, life assurance and flexible working opportunities.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established and highly respected construction business with an excellent reputation for delivering award-winning projects across multiple sectors.
For your chance to secure this role, please apply online now or contact Meg on for more information!
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