Building Services Manager
CV-LibraryWatford, HertfordshiretemporaryPosted: 23 July 2026
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Location: Borehamwood, Hertfordshire
Project: Film studio
Rate: Up to £500 per day (Outside IR35)
IR35: Outside IR35
Contract: Initially 2–3 months, with the potential to extend
Start: ASAP
I’m recruiting a freelance Building Services Manager to support the preconstruction phase of a major film studio project in Borehamwood.
Working for the main contractor, you’ll take responsibility for the Building Services design process and help prepare the M&E packages for construction.
Responsibilities
* Manage the M&E design process during preconstruction
* Coordinate information between the design team, consultants and M&E contractors
* Manage RFRs and ensure technical queries are closed out
* Review drawings, specifications and design information
* Help appoint and set up the M&E contractors ahead of starting on site
* Identify design, coordination and buildability issues
* Ensure the M&E packages are ready to move into construction
Experience required
* Strong knowledge of both mechanical and electrical services
* Previous preconstruction or design-management experience
* Main-contractor experience would be preferred
* Senior candidates from an M&E contractor will also be considered, provided they’ve overseen both mechanical and electrical packages
* Available to start at short notice
The initial requirement is for two to three months, although there’s a realistic possibility of an extension on this project or another scheme with the same contractor.
Please apply or contact Eddie Longman at Skyward Select for more information
Location: Borehamwood, Hertfordshire
Project: Film studio
Rate: Up to £500 per day (Outside IR35)
IR35: Outside IR35
Contract: Initially 2–3 months, with the potential to extend
Start: ASAP
I’m recruiting a freelance Building Services Manager to support the preconstruction phase of a major film studio project in Borehamwood.
Working for the main contractor, you’ll take responsibility for the Building Services design process and help prepare the M&E packages for construction.
Responsibilities
* Manage the M&E design process during preconstruction
* Coordinate information between the design team, consultants and M&E contractors
* Manage RFRs and ensure technical queries are closed out
* Review drawings, specifications and design information
* Help appoint and set up the M&E contractors ahead of starting on site
* Identify design, coordination and buildability issues
* Ensure the M&E packages are ready to move into construction
Experience required
* Strong knowledge of both mechanical and electrical services
* Previous preconstruction or design-management experience
* Main-contractor experience would be preferred
* Senior candidates from an M&E contractor will also be considered, provided they’ve overseen both mechanical and electrical packages
* Available to start at short notice
The initial requirement is for two to three months, although there’s a realistic possibility of an extension on this project or another scheme with the same contractor.
Please apply or contact Eddie Longman at Skyward Select for more information