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Building Services Manager
Building Services Manager - Major M&E-Led Project
Glasgow | Tier 1 Contractor | Excellent Salary + Benefits
About the Role
This leading Tier 1 contractor is rapidly expanding across Scotland and has secured one of the region’s most significant and technically demanding projects within a government-backed sector. The business is investing heavily in becoming a market leader in building services, seeking an experienced Building Services Manager with a strong mechanical background to join their Glasgow project team.
Your new company is distinguished by its entrepreneurial approach and robust pipeline, offering a unique opportunity to drive a high-impact, multi-major M&E-led project—one that delivers long-term stability and industry-leading integration of services.
Transformative career growth will be a priority, supported by forward-thinking leadership dedicated to fostering talent holidayspan the building services sector.
Your New Role
You will act as a central figure in successful delivery of a large, complex M&E-driven infrastructure project. This high-profile government development demands your technical leadership, coordinating from design and coordination to installation and handover within a multidisciplinary team.
Key Responsibilities
- Leading mechanical and electrical building services coordination, ensuring seamless integration across all M&E packages for high-specification delivery.
- Collaborating closely with design consultants to refine mechanical and electrical designs, ensuring they are accurate, feasible, and aligned with compliance standards.
- Managing specialist M&E subcontractors, driving progress, quality, and technical performance.
- Overseeing commissioning strategies and handover processes, ensuring end-to-end alignment.
- Serving as the key stakeholder interface for public sector clients, maintaining proactive communication.
- Collaborating with project and commercial teams to ensure programme timelines and cost targets are met.
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Who This Opportunity Suits
This position is ideal for M&E specialists seeking to thrive—or lead—within a Tier 1 contractor environment. Suitable backgrounds include:
- Experienced from Tier 1 mechanical/M&E subcontractors looking for a main contractor transition.
- Large main contractors with experience delivering complex buildings and leading M&E delivery against tight parameters.
- M&E Project Managers or Mechanical/Electrical Package Managers ready for a senior leadership challenge.
The company embraces a wide range of experience, providing a path for advancement within a supportive framework.
Requirements for Success
Essential criteria:
- Strong building services background, with proven experience in large projects requiring integrated mechanical and/or electrical systems.
- Experience managing complex, high-specification M&E packages, including subcontractor coordination and programme delivery.
- Technical and soft skills that balance drive with collaborative relationships, including:
- Engaging with consultants and demanding public-sector clients while delivering a seamless experience.
- Operating within a Tier 1 contractor culture, demonstrating institutional expertise combined with entrepreneurial adaptability.
- A proactive approach in coordinating services to address challenges without losing sight of commercial and intermediate deadlines.
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The right candidate is a regional or multi-project expert with a track record of delivering in environments that blend operational efficiency with visionary growth.
What You’ll Gain in Return
- Excellent salary + benefits, including all professional development support.
- Long-term accountability on a major Glasgow project in a high-growth, government-supported sector.
- Opportunity to work with a forward-thinking Tier 1 contractor committed to rapid expansion across Scotland, backed by strong leadership.
- Participation in strategically important projects where your expertise will drive value, efficiency, and innovation.
- Career trajectory with growth potential across a busy Scottish pipeline, offering a balance of traction and innovation in the industry.
Additionally, the supportive senior leadership ensures building-servicesspecific talent is developed through nurturing pathways tailored to emerging challenges and capabilities.
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