Assistant M&E Manager

Stepnell; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable construction firm in the UK is seeking a Building Services Manager to enhance technical excellence and maximize commercial performance. The role requires proven experience in M&E project management, with responsibilities including engaging subcontractors, leading project discussions, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. This position offers a collaborative and supportive environment, focusing on employee well-being and career development. The firm provides competitive benefits, including a generous pension scheme and health coverage.

Benefits

Enhanced pension scheme

Flexible annual leave

Comprehensive health coverage

Car allowance or company car

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Mechanical and Electrical project management within a construction environment.
• Ability to influence key decisions and collaborate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Engage with subcontractors and oversee their performance.
• Balance technical solutions with commercial outcomes.
• Lead discussions during project launch.

Skills

M&E project management experience

Strong commercial acumen

Solution-focused mindset

Job description

Are you ready to support the delivery of Mechanical and Electrical (building services) solutions across a diverse and project portfolio? We're seeking a Building Services Manager to play a key role in our Midlands team. In this pivotal position, you’ll be at the forefront of ensuring technical excellence and maximising commercial performance across all our projects.

Reporting to our Senior M&E Manager, key responsibilities:

• Recommend and engage with high-quality subcontractors, overseeing their performance to ensure compliance, quality, and long-term value.
• Balance technical solutions with commercial outcomes, ensuring our proposals are both innovative and cost-effective.
• Promote M&E knowledge across the business through mentoring and technical guidance.
• Support the identification and communication of project risks and long-term liabilities to internal stakeholders.
• Lead M&E discussions during Project Launch, ensuring a clear strategy is in place for procurement, design, and installation.
• Work alongside the construction team to embed M&E risks and opportunities into the project strategy.
• Participate in subcontractor interviews and advise on best-fit commercial solutions.
• Monitor M&E delivery at key construction stages, ensuring full compliance with quality and procedural standards.
• Collaborate with Project and Contracts Managers to manage M&E commercial issues, including overseeing final accounts.
• Provide regular updates and ensure project teams are aligned on commercial positioning.
• Negotiate M&E consultant and subcontractor agreements to secure optimal value and risk management.
• Drive timely procurement and ensure all project teams are informed of commercial opportunities and risks.
• Empower site and project teams to fully understand M&E scopes and support their ongoing development.
• Where line management is involved, nurture and develop staff to their full professional potential.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in M&E project management within a construction environment
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to influence key decisions
• A proactive, solution-focused mindset

Why Stepnell

At Stepnell, we’re passionate about empowering our people to thrive. We believe in building fulfilling and rewarding careers by investing in talent, nurturing growth, and inspiring innovation. With the prestigious Investors in People Gold accreditation, we’re proud to place our people at the heart of everything we do. Every team member is valued, and curiosity and collaboration are central to our team culture. We’re committed to enabling our people to make a real impact and drive meaningful change throughout our business.

To show our appreciation, we offer generous and competitive benefits including, an enhanced pension scheme with a Stepnell contribution of 7% to help secure your financial future, annual leave that increases with service and the flexibility to purchase more, a market leading employee referral scheme, and for eligible roles comprehensive health coverage, adjustable start and finish times and a car allowance or company car.

Join us in a collaborative and inclusive environment where your well‑being is our priority, and your contributions are truly valued.

About Stepnell

As a family‑owned business with over 155 years of history, Stepnell is built on stability, trust, and long‑term thinking. We make decisions with the future in mind for our people, our clients, and our communities.

Our capabilities span construction, property development, energy solutions, joinery, and concrete repair, allowing us to offer integrated services that meet a wide range of client needs. Operating through seven regional offices in Rugby, Nottingham, Liverpool, Wantage, Bristol, Southampton, and Poolevand across three core business units, we maintain a strong local presence while delivering consistently high standards. Today, repeat clients account for 75% of our turnover a testament to our reliability and the quality of our relationships.