Building Services Manager

Location – Basildon, Essex

Monday to Friday - 8:00am - 5:30pm (office based)

Up to £75,000 per annum (depending on experience)

One to One are proud to be working with an innovative, market leading manufacturing business based in the Basildon area. Thanks to a continuing demand in business, our client is recruiting for an experienced Building Services Manager who will be responsible for managing the design, procurement, installation and commissioning of Building Services to their projects.

The successful candidate must have previous experience in writing scopes of works and should possess calm and critical thinking abilities and be confident in overseeing all aspects of mechanical, electrical and public health building services. You must be qualified to degree level or equivalent in Building Services Engineering (either electrical or mechanical).  Proficient in Microsoft Window software packages are a must along with a current CSCS card.  

Job Purpose  

To ensure commitment to complete every project on time and on budget, maintaining the preferred status with all the projects it undertakes is maintained, this role will be responsible for managing the design, procurement, installation and commissioning of Building Services to their projects which require this element of the build. Provide support to the Company’s Projects Managers regarding technical services and provide reports to projects Directors as required on the technical services aspects of a project. To assist as required with new projects works around the head office, factory and storage facilities.

Key Result Areas 

Responsible for working with internal and external stakeholders 

• To write scopes of works and produce demarcation drawings to ensure no scope gaps for electrical, mechanical and public health packages in multi service projects
• To check tender documentation against the same and validate/assist with the tendering process and engaging with sub contract works packages to ensure compliant to contract documents
• To oversee all services element of works within multi service projects. In addition to the works onsite this includes setting up and overseeing the design and drawings process and the commissioning. This will include liaising and providing scopes of works for consultants/designers
• Be the point of contact and assist resolving co-ordination issues between services, joinery and other building packages for multi service projects
• To oversee the services elements of the maintenance tracker for all Company buildings. (Note there are currently 7 buildings) Check on a regular basis that the maintenance (plus any resulting actions) are carried out correctly and with good value. Intervene where required and set up the maintenance contracts
• Be the point of contact/authorised person regarding legionella control and carry out the monthly water temperature checks
• Oversee the biomass boiler system and be the point of contact for any associated engineering issues and any dealings with Ofgem and other regulating authorities
• Be the lead person for project works, this will often involve taking a layout for an area, consulting with users on their requirements, producing a scope of works including drawings for quotes, producing a cost plan and programme for the works, seeking and appraising quotes, placing orders, overseeing the installations and ensuring the commissioning is carried out to the relevant codes and to Company satisfaction. i.e. overseeing all stages of a project from blank sheet of paper to commissioned systems
• Work with the bid team/estimators to understand projects on the horizon and provide expert advice where necessary
• Attend design meetings and conduct site surveys as necessary to ensure a full understanding of the project
• Responsible for identifying any potential challenges early in the project and raising this with the project directors in a timely way. (Key issues register) 
• Prepare scopes of works for any building services packages and assist through the procurement of services packages
• Identify, record and communicate all known design changes to the financial dept as soon as they are known
• Attend team design meetings as and when required
• Carry out building services site co-ordination meetings as and when necessary
• Liaise with the internal teams and site managers to ensure effective and timely handover of O&M information
• Assisting with the preparation and reporting of any construction phase health and safety plans
• Review and approve RAMS (Risk Assessments and Method Statements) for building services activities
• Oversee all building services commissioning activities and witness if required, collate commissioning information and ensure issued to the correct parties in a timely manner
• Providing summary information on a regular basis of Projects Director review

Responsible for the appraisal of Building Services where it is required

• Carry out a written design, installation, commission ability and maintenance/access review of every project with a building services element to it. Run an RFI register through the course of projects to record decisions
• Formulate a plan of action from design, procurement and statutory compliance in the implementation of Building Services on any projects where it is required
• Ensure a safe method of working, commissioning and maintaining Building Services installations

Supporting the Project Directors in co-ordinating work for Design Co-ordinators

• Ensure effective communication within the team, maintaining open communications
• Ensure quality and content of work produced by the team of design co-ordinators is consistent with the clients’ expectations and standards produced by the Company 
• Ensure people related matters are dealt with as they arise, seeking support where necessary

Responsible for ensuring continuous improvement in processes

• To constantly monitor and evaluate processes providing recommendations for added value improvements and implementing where necessary

To undertake any other duties within your skills confidence to support the attainment of key objectives

• Ensure continuous improvement of role and development of self
• Seek to continuously improve the quality and value of administrative support provided by working with key colleagues
• To ensure effective communication within all areas of the business
• To assist with any new projects/building services undertakings around head offices and warehouses with a building services element

Responsible for positively contributing to a safe work environment ensuring compliance with relevant statutory regulations and quality standards.  Protect all personal information in adherence with GDPR. 

• Complete all mandatory Health and Safety training and any corporate refresher training where required

Essential Requirements

• Must be confident in overseeing all aspects of mechanical, electrical and public health building services and be able to offer references/projects where this is demonstrated
• Qualified to degree level or equivalent in either electrical or mechanical building services. 
• Proficient in Microsoft Window Software Packages – Outlook / Word / Excel / One Drive / Drop Box Adobe Acrobat PDF
• Current site CSCS card
• Previous experience within a similar role
• Good communication skills – ability to communicate with a wide variety of roles within the site and manufacturing environments
• Calm and critical thinking abilities

If you have all of the above requirements, please contact Louise at One to One Personnel on (phone number removed) or forward your CV to (url removed).