Contracts / Building Services Manager (New Facility Development)
Day ShiftCirca £55,000+ per annum + Bonus + Enhanced BenefitsLocation: Exeter
Tenure: Permanent
Are you an engineer with experience across building services, projects or contractor management looking for a rare opportunity to be involved in developing a brand-new production facility?
This is a unique opportunity to join a globally recognised business as they expand their UK footprint through the acquisition and redevelopment of a new industrial site.
You'll play a key role in taking the facility from initial redevelopment through to a fully operational production site, working closely with contractors, engineering teams and stakeholders to deliver the project and shape the future of the site.
Backed by a multi-billion-pound global organisation, this is a secure, well-invested environment with long-term progression into a senior site services or facilities role once the project is complete.
What You'll Be Doing
- Supporting the redevelopment of a newly acquired industrial site into a production facility
- Managing and coordinating external contractors across mechanical, electrical and civil works
- Reviewing RAMS, ensuring compliance with CDM regulations and site safety standards
- Supporting planning, layout and integration of utilities including electrical, gas and HVAC systems
- Overseeing delivery of works to time, cost and quality expectations
- Assisting with installation and commissioning of plant, equipment and infrastructure
- Acting as a key link between engineering, contractors and wider project stakeholders
- Supporting the transition from project phase into a fully operational manufacturing site
What's In It for You?
- Opportunity to be involved in building and developing a new production facility from the ground up
- Long-term progression into a site services / facilities leadership role
- Job security within a global engineering business with strong investment and growth plans
- Exposure to large-scale projects, site development and capital investment
- Competitive salary, bonus and enhanced benefits package including private health cover, life assurance (x6 annual salary) + full comprehensive sickness and enhanced annual leave.
- Stable day-based role with strong work-life balance
What We're Looking For
- Background in one of the following:
- Contracts Manager / Project Engineer
- Facilities / Building Services Engineer
- Maintenance or Site Services Engineer with project exposure
Essential:
- Background in building services, facilities, estates or construction
- Site development, refurbishment or building-related projects
- Managing contractors and coordinating multiple workstreams
- Reviewing RAMS, permits and safe systems of work
- Awareness of CDM / construction safety
- Understanding of building services (electrical, HVAC, utilities)
Desirable:
- Exposure to project/build lifecycles (design tender build handover)
- Familiarity with structured frameworks such as RIBA stages (or similar)
- Exposure to planning, building regulations or site development
- Experience supporting commissioning or handover of facilities
Are You Up for the Challenge?
This is a rare opportunity to join a business at a key stage of growth, where you can directly influence the development of a new site and play a long-term role in its success.
If you're looking for something different from a standard maintenance role and want to be part of a major project with long-term progression, we'd like to hear from you.
Apply now to find out more about this opportunity.
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