M&E Building Services Manager

We are looking to grow our building services team in the midlands and recruit a preconstruction focussed MEP Building Services Manager to provide expert technical support to the MEP design of a project and aid with technical changes throughout the procurement process.

You will work in a hybrid way from our offices in Birmingham or Nottingham, home and visit projects if required to support the wider project teams.

The key responsibilities are:

• To ensure a robust net position and operational delivery of the MEP package on complex projects


• Advise on the project procurement and profit strategy within the procurement period.


• Recommend supply chain partners who best suited to the project.


• Identify risk and provide mitigation options through procurement.


• Manage the MEP supply chain and ensure they deliver to deadlines.


• Engage with supply chain to gain quotes and understand risks.


• Carry out tender gap analysis.


• Provide MEP support to our projects when required.

Essential and Desirable Criteria

The ideal candidate:

• Extensive MEP knowledge working for a contractor or supply chain partner.


• Knowledge of a procurement process.


• Holder of a full driving license.

Essential Criteria: 

• Appropriate CSCS card


• Valid driving licence


• Appropriate managerial experience in the services sector


• Understanding of all relevant M&E and services legislation


• Commercial acumen


• Proficient use of and Microsoft suite of Office programmes; inc. Excel, Word, Outlook.


• A variety of M&E projects in a wide range of sectors

Desirable Criteria

• Minimum relevant level 4 qualification (HNC / NVQ4 etc)


• Working towards MCIOB / CIBSE

In return

In return for your hard work, we offer a competitive package that includes flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities. This includes an enhanced pension scheme, discounted or full private medical, life assurance, incentive bonus, and a car scheme that will make us a market leader in sustainable company travel. You'll also benefit from a motoring expenditure allowance (MEA) and everyone can access a new generation of low carbon and electric cars via the Willmott Dixon run car leasing scheme.

Additional Information

Join us and be a part of our innovative team pioneering new ways to build and establish ourselves as leaders in the industry. We understand everyone has unique potential and abilities to make a difference and succeed, and we're committed to developing your skills and recognising your talent.

At Willmott Dixon we provide an inclusive and flexible working environment for people to thrive in and we are happy to support agile working wherever possible.

We are a proud member of the Disability Confident Scheme.

About Us

Willmott Dixon was awarded No 1 in the Best "Big" Companies (2022) to work for and already holds the Times Top 50 Employers for Women 2022. We have recently been honoured in the first ever The King’s Awards for Enterprise for our work to enhance the life opportunities of others. These proudly sit alongside our previous wins in 2014, 2018, and 2019, for both our sustainable development work (first major contractor to do so) and how we are supporting social mobility.

We are proud to be part of the Willmott Dixon family; a privately-owned contracting and interior fit out group in the UK. With a rich history, amazing track record and strong values, this partnership makes us a stronger and more progressive organisation, allowing us to share knowledge and take on bigger and better projects.