Building Services Manager – Life Science Project in Oxford Are you an experienced Building Services Manager with a passion for delivering high-quality, innovative life science projects? A leading construction company is seeking a talented professional to oversee the MEP services on a major life science and commercial office development in Oxford. This exciting role offers an opportunity to be part of a cutting-edge project while aligning with a company that values safety, integrity, and client focus. About The Project: Three life-science and commercial office buildings in Oxford. Your Role: As Building Services Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the construction of MEP services for this project, ensuring the highest standards in time, budget, safety, and quality. You will: Manage the MEP construction team and ensure compliance with project and company standards. Be accountable for the construction aspects of MEP services, including site management, programme, health & safety, quality, and commissioning. Foster strong relationships with stakeholders including clients, consultants, trade contractors, and other team members. Monitor project progress, identify trends and critical path risks, and ensure effective coordination between trades. Manage the Quality Assurance process, ensuring all trade contractors follow the agreed process for top-tier installations. Lead commissioning strategies, including IST approach, ATP’s, and Soft Landings. Work towards net-zero carbon transition by identifying and managing carbon emissions throughout the delivery of work. Requirements: Proven experience managing MEP services on projects of £5m value. Strong knowledge in Building Services Engineering, installation and testing methods, and commissioning. Familiarity with construction sequencing, dependencies, and collaboration with other trades and build elements. Proficiency in planning and managing construction schedules, critical paths, and commissioning activities. Strong focus on safety and quality assurance processes, with an understanding of the necessary standards. Effective communication and stakeholder management skills. Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and make decisions effectively. Relevant qualifications such as Trade/Technical Engineering apprenticeship, SMSTS, CSCS card. Experience within the life sciences or commercial sector is an advantage. You’ll Also Have: A comprehensive understanding of the commissioning process, Cause & Effect, BMS functionality, and IST. Accreditation with professional bodies such as CIBSE, IET, IMechE, or CIOB. Strong analytical, presentation, and decision-making skills. A collaborative and innovative mindset with the ability to influence and guide teams to success. Formal Engineering or Construction qualifications (HNC, HND, BTEC, or equivalent). Additional Information: We are open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options, where applicable, to accommodate the right candidate