Senior Building Services Manager

Vinci Building; Margate; On-site; GBP 70,000 - GBP 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent construction firm is seeking a Senior Building Services Manager to lead MEP subcontract packages in healthcare projects in East Kent. Candidates must possess over 8 years of construction experience with at least 5 years in project management, focusing on large-scale projects exceeding £10m. The position requires strong leadership skills, a commitment to client satisfaction, and the ability to manage budgets and safety compliance. This role offers a chance to make a significant impact within a reputable firm committed to excellence and sustainability.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Focus on sustainability

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Qualifications

• 8+ years of construction experience in the UK, including 5 years in project management.
• Experience in large-scale Healthcare projects with values over £10m.
• Strong leadership skills and focus on client satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate installation plans and services within the design to meet client needs.
• Manage installation, testing, and maintenance of building systems.
• Ensure safety compliance and budget adherence.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Leadership

Problem-solving

Job description

Role Overview

As the Senior Building Services Manager, you will lead a team overseeing the management and coordination of complex MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and public health) design and build subcontract packages.

Operating from our London & South regional base, you’ll cover two significant Healthcare schemes in East Kent.

You’ll act as a critical link between VINCI Building, architects, sub‑contractors and clients, managing budgets, safety compliance, and systems efficiency, crucial in the construction phase ensuring high‑quality installations are delivered.

Your experience with previous Healthcare schemes coupled with knowledge of NEC contracts will be crucial in maintaining project progress while adhering to timelines, budgets, and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Coordination: Reviewing installation plans and coordinating services within the building design to meet client needs.
• Technical Oversight: Managing the installation, testing, and maintenance of HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems.
• Compliance & Safety: Ensuring all systems meet VINCI Building standards, legal regulations, safety codes, and health & safety requirements.
• Team Leadership: Leading teams, supervising subcontractors, and managing budgets.

Additional Key Responsibilities

• Manage the off‑site design process on Stage 1 and 2 tenders, commencing at ‘RIBA Stage 2 or 3 – Concept or Developed Design’, in accordance with the VCUK Design Management processes and procedures.
• Manage the on‑site design process at ‘RIBA Stage 4 and 5 – Technical Design and Construction’, in accordance with the VCUK Design Management processes and procedures.
• Provide technical support to the onsite construction activities in order to maintain quality benchmarks.
• Assist the Design Manager in the discharge of the Design Manager's Specific Tasks and responsibilities.
• Lead the management of the MEP bid and preconstruction phases.
• Oversee high‑value MEP subcontract packages on Healthcare, Education, Commercial, and accommodation projects.
• Ensure compliance with project objectives and budgets.
• Drive cost control processes, ensuring strict adherence to financial constraints.
• Foster strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and construction teams.
• Provide technical expertise in building systems such as electrical, mechanical, fire safety, security, water treatment, and high‑voltage systems.

What You Bring

• 8+ years in construction working for either a sub‑contractor or main contractor in the UK, with at least 5 years in a project management role, particularly managing MEP subcontracts.
• Proven experience in large‑scale Healthcare projects with package values exceeding £10m.
• Strong leadership skills with a focus on client satisfaction, innovation, and team development.
• Excellent communication, planning, and problem‑solving abilities.

We are VINCI Building

Operating from our network of offices throughout England and Wales, VINCI Building delivers new build, refurbishment and associated fit‑out works, with particular expertise in the education, healthcare, industrial, air, retail, commercial and mixed‑use sectors.

We focus on technical excellence and experience to sustainably deliver best value for our clients. We understand and respond to the challenges of the modern built environment.

Our goal is always to build strong partnerships with our customers and stakeholders to ensure success by unlocking your strategic vision and turning it into a deliverable scheme. We are active in a wide range of sectors and value bands, allowing us to provide a regional service with national resources.

VINCI Building delivers complex projects and programmes, blending our corporate stability with the local knowledge our teams offer.

Sustainability is at the heart of our approach, and we are committed to respecting and protecting the environment in everything that we do. We take the time to understand and make a positive difference to each community that we work in to ensure that our projects leave a lasting legacy.

Fairness, Inclusion and Respect (FIR) at VINCI Building is about recognising and celebrating each other’s differences and what they bring to the team. Harnessing this diversity and applying the experiences, abilities and unique qualities of individuals will enhance our business; therefore, we commit to equity of opportunity and fair treatment of all current and potential employees and encourage job applications from all.

Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made as part of the application process, please contact us directly.

VINCI Building recognises the importance of helping our employees balance their work and home life by offering flexible working arrangements across many of our roles which include working from home to enable employees to balance their working life with other priorities.