Greater London, England, United Kingdom · On-site
Who Is Walter Lilly? Walter Lilly is a premier provider of high quality construction services for London and the South East’s finest landmark and heritage buildings, alongside state-of-the-art science and higher educatio…
Skills: MEP Design Coordination, Commissioning Management, Utilities Coordination, Heritage Building Restoration, Project Lifecycle Management
Greater London, England, United Kingdom · On-site
Who Is Walter Lilly? Walter Lilly is a premier provider of high quality construction services for London and the South East’s finest landmark and heritage buildings, alongside state-of-the-art science and higher educatio…
Skills: Site Operations Management, Subcontractor Coordination, Health & Safety Compliance, Heritage Building Restoration, Project Scheduling
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Oversee the full lifecycle of MEP services for landmark and heritage refurbishment projects from initial enquiry to handover. Coordinate with consultants and subcontractors to integrate modern building services while respecting architectural and conservation constraints.
Requires extensive MEP technical knowledge and proven experience delivering complex refurbishment or heritage construction projects. Must possess strong commissioning expertise, commercial awareness, and the ability to obtain CSCS accreditation.
Who Is Walter Lilly?
Walter Lilly is a premier provider of high quality construction services for London and the South East’s finest landmark and heritage buildings, alongside state-of-the-art science and higher education facilities. With over 100 years experience, we bring bold, complex projects to life. Our clients come to us for the best, expecting results that stand out on a global stage.
Boasting an impressive track record of unique projects, we work with industry-leading architects, engineers, interior designers, and highly skilled tradespeople on a portfolio ranging from the UK’s most recognisable listed attractions to cutting-edge contemporary structures.
This is the ideal role for a talented Building Services Manager with a strong mechanical and electrical background to progress their career with a top-tier construction contractor.
You will have the chance to work at the heart of complex, high-profile projects, where your ideas, decisions, and expertise drive solutions that make a visible, lasting difference.
Competitive salary
26 days' annual leave
Private medical insurance
Income Protection Insurance
Automatic enrolment to company pension scheme ('opt out' available)
Travel expenses
Our Culture
At Walter Lilly, we work with each other and our clients in the spirit of collaboration. We recognise the expertise of those who have been with us for many years whilst investing in the next generation of rising industry stars, combining invaluable experience with fresh, innovative thinking.
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported to reach their full potential. We strive to create a culture where employees can bring themselves to work in line with our core values of integrity, honesty, and fairness.
As a Building Services Manager, you will oversee the full lifecycle of building services across a portfolio of landmark, heritage and high-profile refurbishment projects, from initial enquiry through to handover and aftercare.
Working closely with project teams, consultants and specialist subcontractors, you will manage the successful integration and delivery of MEP services within some of the UK's most iconic and historically significant buildings. You will ensure that all building services solutions are carefully coordinated to meet modern performance requirements while respecting the architectural, operational and heritage constraints of each project.
Your expertise will be central to developing commissioning strategies, managing the commissioning process and ensuring the seamless integration and performance of all building services systems.
You will also take responsibility for coordinating utilities installations and liaising with statutory authorities, while working collaboratively with colleagues across departments to ensure successful project delivery in line with project programme requirements and the Inter-Departmental Integration of Activities Schedule.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage the design development, coordination and delivery of all MEP services throughout the project lifecycle
Ensure building services installations are fully integrated with the wider construction programme and project objectives
Review and interrogate MEP designs, identifying risks, clashes and opportunities for improvement
Lead the commissioning process, developing detailed commissioning programmes and ensuring successful system performance and handover
Coordinate utility connections and collaborate with statutory authorities to achieve programme milestones
Work closely with project managers, site teams, consultants and specialist subcontractors to ensure timely and high-quality delivery
Support the integration of modern building services within heritage, listed and architecturally significant buildings, balancing operational requirements with conservation considerations
Monitor building services quality, compliance, health and safety performance and programme delivery across all project stages
Review subcontractor submissions, method statements and technical documentation to ensure compliance with project requirements
Contribute to project planning, risk management and commercial performance through proactive management of the MEP package
Build strong relationships with clients, consultants, heritage stakeholders and building occupants, representing the business with professionalism at all times
Operate effectively within prestigious, occupied and client-facing environments where discretion, diplomacy and exceptional standards of communication are essential
To be considered as an Building Services Manager, you will need to demonstrate:
Experience managing commissioning processes and utilities coordination
Proven experience delivering complex refurbishment, restoration, heritage, listed building or large-scale construction projects
Extensive MEP technical knowledge with the ability to interrogate designs and resolve potential issues
Strong understanding of how MEP services integrate with the wider building programme and fabric
Experience working within historic, occupied or architecturally sensitive environments would be highly advantageous
An appreciation of the challenges associated with introducing modern building services into heritage and landmark buildings
Working knowledge of health and safety legislation and safe working practices
Commercial awareness with the ability to assess subcontractor submissions and manage costs effectively
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate and build strong relationships across project teams and stakeholder groups
The confidence, discretion and diplomacy required to work successfully with high-profile clients, prestigious institutions and discerning stakeholders
A proactive and solutions-focused approach, with exceptional attention to detail and quality
The ability to obtain and maintain CSCS accreditation
Qualifications appropriate to the role
How to Apply
If your skill set matches the above and the prospect of helping deliver some of the country’s finest projects appeals to you, please reach out via the button shown.
Your application will be processed by Walter Lilly and interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis as suitable candidates apply. We therefore encourage you to submit ASAP to avoid missing out.
Building for the past, present and future.
Our specialist teams deliver high quality construction services for the finest landmark and heritage buildings, alongside state-of-the-art science and higher education facilities. With over 100 years’ experience, we bring bold, complex projects to life. Our clients come to us for the best, expecting results that stand out on a global stage.
Offices: 4th Floor, Maddox House, 1 Maddox Street, London, W1S 2PZ, GB
Building for the past, present and future.
Our specialist teams deliver high quality construction services for the finest landmark and heritage buildings, alongside state-of-the-art science and higher education facilities. With over 100 years’ experience, we bring bold, complex projects to life. Our clients come to us for the best, expecting results that stand out on a global stage.
Offices: 4th Floor, Maddox House, 1 Maddox Street, London, W1S 2PZ, GB
