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About The Role
Job Title: Assistant Building Services Manager (Graduate) – England and Northern Ireland
DIVISION: Build
LOCATIONS: London, Midlands, Northwest England and Northern Ireland
CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent
BENEFITS:
- Car Allowance
- Subsidised Private Medical Cover
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Living away from home allowance (where appropriate)
- Contributory Pension
- 35 Days annual leave (Including Public Holidays)
Job Summary
As the GRAHAM business continues to grow and develop, we are seeking motivated and ambitious graduates to join our team as Assistant Building Services Managers. Successful candidates will support the delivery of a diverse range of construction projects while developing a rewarding career within Building Services.
We are currently recruiting for opportunities across Liverpool, Manchester, London, the Midlands, and Northern Ireland. Applicants should indicate their preferred location and be willing to travel to project sites within their chosen region as required.
As an Assistant Building Services Manager, you will play an important role in the planning, coordination, and delivery of Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) design and construction packages. Working alongside experienced Building Services Managers and project teams, you will gain valuable exposure to all stages of the project lifecycle, from pre-construction through to commissioning and handover.
This is an excellent opportunity to apply your academic knowledge in a practical environment, develop your technical expertise, and gain experience managing building services installations on complex construction projects. You will be supported through structured development and mentoring, helping you progress towards a successful career within the construction industry.
Please note that the role may involve travel and occasional unsociable working hours. Candidates should be flexible in their approach to working arrangements and project locations.
Job Description:
The Assistant Building Services Manager will support the Building Services team across a range of activities from tender stage through to project completion and aftercare.
Responsibilities Include:
- Assist with reviewing mechanical and electrical designs during pre-construction and construction stages to ensure technical compliance and buildability.
- Support the coordination and management of MEP design information across projects.
- Attend project meetings with clients, consultants, specialist subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.
- Assist project teams in managing the quality and coordination of MEP installations on site.
- Provide technical support to site management teams in resolving building services issues during construction.
- Work closely with construction teams to ensure building structures and programmes align with MEP installation requirements.
- Review technical submissions, requests for information (RFIs), and design documentation from supply chain partners.
- Support the development and implementation of project commissioning plans.
- Assist with reviewing inspection and test plans for MEP installations.
- Support the coordination of installation, testing, and commissioning programmes to ensure alignment with overall project schedules.
- Assist in managing the commissioning process and client training activities prior to project handover.
- Contribute to project reporting, programme monitoring, and technical problem-solving activities.
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This job description is intended to provide an overview of the role and responsibilities of the Assistant Building Services Manager. The duties outlined are not exhaustive and may evolve in line with business and project requirements.
Technical Competencies
Essential
- Degree qualified, or due to graduate in 2027, in Architectural Technology or a related built environment discipline with a strong technical and construction focus.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a project team.
- Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.
- Right to work in the UK.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
- Willingness to travel and work across project locations throughout the UK.
Desirable:
- Previous construction industry experience through placements, internships, summer placements, or part-time employment.
- Understanding of mechanical and electrical building services systems.
- Awareness of construction project delivery processes and building regulations.
- Knowledge of BIM and digital construction technologies.
About You
GRAHAM ROUTES TO BECOMING A BUILDING SERVICES MANAGER
GRADUATES We offer a two-year programme which focuses on developing your technical and interpersonal skills. In addition, a structured, mentored training programme, aligned to a recognised professional qualification, will set you on the pathway to chartership. Through early responsibility, you’ll learn quickly on challenging projects with the opportunity for fast-track career advancement.
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Our Commitment:
At GRAHAM, we are proud to say that we are a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and we aim to be the first choice for people from all backgrounds. We seek to promote respect for the individual and equality of opportunities. We believe that everyone should be treated solely on the basis of personal merit and contribution throughout their GRAHAM career journey and not on the value of artificial barriers, prejudices, or preferences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We are dedicated to making our policies and guidance accessible to all applicants and employees. If you need this document in an alternative format, such as large print, audio, or braille, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 07384 916355
As a Disability Confident Employer, We Guarantee An Interview To Disabled Applicants Who Meet The Minimum Essential Criteria For The Role. If You Would Like To Apply Through The Disability Confident Interview Scheme, Please Contact Louise Hunter, Resourcing Manager, At:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 07384 916355
We are only able to consider applications from individuals who are eligible to live and work in the UK, as per Home Office regulations. Please check your eligibility with the regulations before applying. Individuals with a current time-restricted right to work in the UK, should contact the Human Resources team in the first instance. A basic disclosure may be requested if security clearance is required by 3rd party clients and a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position. Our Access NI/Vetting and Barring Scheme Policy and Policy on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders is available upon request.
GRAHAM reserves the right to carry out checks to ensure the validity of an applicant’s experience and/or qualifications and we expect all applicants to comply with any such requests for information. Failure to do so or evidence of any falsification of information will lead to either removal from the recruitment process or if already in employment potential termination of contract through the company disciplinary procedure.
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