Building Service Manager
Appcast · Oxford, England ·
Reference: 4763250Job ID: 5368742Posted: 2026-07-20Closing date: 2026-10-18Location: OxfordSalary: 80,000 to 90,000 (per annum)Job type: PermanentWorking pattern: Full timeIndustry: Construction / Construction - Building ProjectsCompany: HaysConsultant: James MitchellHays office: Southampton — Ground Floor, Clockwise, Mountbatten House, Grosvenor SquarePhone: 02382020101Email: james.mitchell@hays.comSalary: 80,000 – 90,000 + PackageLocation: Oxford / Oxfordshire RegionA well-established, family-owned regional main contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Building Services Manager to support the continued growth of its Oxfordshire region.
The business has a long-standing reputation across the South of England for delivering high-quality construction projects across a broad range of sectors. Their workload includes education, commercial, leisure, healthcare, heritage, public sector, refurbishment and new build schemes, with projects ranging from smaller specialist works through to more complex multi-million-pound developments.
This is a senior regional role, offering the opportunity to take ownership of MEP strategy, preconstruction input and building services delivery across a varied pipeline of projects. It would suit someone who enjoys being involved early in the process, shaping technical solutions, supporting tenders, and working closely with design, commercial and operational teams.
The RoleAs Building Services Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring all mechanical and electrical elements are properly reviewed, coordinated and integrated from early feasibility and tender stage through to design development, procurement and project delivery.
You will work closely with internal teams, consultants, subcontractors and supply chain partners to make sure building services packages are technically robust, cost-effective, buildable and aligned with programme requirements.
Key ResponsibilitiesLead MEP input across preconstruction and live project stagesReview mechanical and electrical design proposals, specifications and technical informationSupport tender submissions with technical input, risk reviews and value engineering optionsManage M&E tendering processes and liaise with consultants, subcontractors and supply chain partnersWork closely with Design Managers, Preconstruction Managers, Project Managers and Commercial teamsEnsure building services packages are fully coordinated, compliant and aligned with programme requirementsProvide technical advice to regional leadership and project teamsSupport sustainability targets, compliance requirements and best practice across building services deliveryIdentify technical risks early and help develop practical, commercially sound solutionsAbout YouYou will be an experienced Building Services Manager, MEP Manager or technically strong Building Services professional with a background in main contracting, consultancy or specialist M&E contracting.
The ideal candidate will have: Strong technical knowledge across mechanical and electrical building servicesExperience working on commercial, education, healthcare, public-sector, leisure or refurbishment projectsA good understanding of preconstruction, tender reviews and design coordinationExperience managing consultants, subcontractors and internal stakeholdersStrong communication skills and the confidence to influence both technical and commercial decisionsA proactive, practical approach with the ability to identify issues early and provide workable solutionsGood understanding of programme, quality, cost, compliance and sustainability requirementsHow to ApplyIf you'd like to discuss this opportunity in confidence, please apply below or contact James Mitchell at Hays Southampton. #4763250 - James Mitchell