JOB TITLE: Building Services Coordinator
DIVISION: Building South
LOCATION: Manchester and the Northwest England Region
CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent
BENEFITS: Car Allowance, Pension, Private Medical Cover, Life Assurance Scheme + more
Job Summary
We invite you to join our growing team at GRAHAM in the Northwest Region! We are seeking a proactive
Building Services Coordinator to support our Building Services Manager and contribute to the successful delivery of our projects.
As a Building Services Coordinator, you will assist in the management, coordination, and technical oversight of complex MEP design and build subcontract packages. Working closely with the Building Services Manager, you will help ensure that building services installations meet required standards of design quality, construction workmanship, commissioning performance, and compliance with relevant regulations.
You will collaborate with design teams, specialist subcontractors, and project leadership to support programme delivery, maintain quality controls, and contribute to GRAHAM's commitment to safety and regulatory excellence, including alignment with the requirements of the Building Safety Regulator. Your role will be vital in maintaining project momentum and ensuring that technical and statutory requirements are met throughout the construction process.
We are looking for someone with strong commercial awareness, clear and confident communication skills, the ability to work effectively within a team as well as having excellent leadership skills. Initiative, problem-solving capability, and a genuine interest in delivering quality within the construction industry are essential.
Job Description
The Building Services Coordinator is responsible for supporting the successful delivery of mechanical and electrical (M&E) services across all project stages, ensuring technical excellence, commercial control, and high‑quality execution.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordination of MEP Services - Coordinate mechanical, electrical, and public health installations to ensure seamless integration with architectural and structural elements.
- Programme and Interface Management - Plan and sequence MEP activities in line with the overall construction programme, identifying and managing service interfaces and constraints.
- Technical Review and Compliance - Review drawings, specifications, and submittals to confirm compliance with design intent, statutory requirements, and project standards.
- Design Development Support - Work with the Building Services Manager, design consultants, and specialist subcontractors to resolve technical queries and drive coordinated solutions.
- Quality Assurance - Monitor installation quality, ensuring workmanship meets specifications, approved drawings, and relevant industry standards.
- Buildability and Installation Coordination - Assess design details for buildability, highlight potential issues early, and support the development of practical installation solutions.
- MEP Clash Detection and Resolution - Participate in coordination workshops and utilise models/drawings to identify and resolve clashes before installation.
- Commissioning Support - Assist in planning and coordinating commissioning, witnessing, and sign‑off activities to ensure system performance meets project requirements.
- Technical Documentation Management - Maintain accurate records, ensure timely submission of technical documents, and track approvals, RFIs, and changes.
- Subcontractor Coordination - Liaise with MEP subcontractors, ensuring clear communication of requirements, timely progress, and adherence to project deliverables.
- Site Inspections and Progress Monitoring - Carry out regular inspections to monitor progress, verify compliance, and report issues to the Building Services Manager.
- Handover and Close‑Out Support - Support the delivery of O&M information, as-built documents, and commissioning data required for handover.
Essential Requirements
- Relevant education or experience within the construction industry
- Commercial awareness
- Effective communication
- Teamwork
- Initiative
- Planning and prioritisation
- Problem‑solving
- Client focus
- Quality driven
- Safety awareness
This job description outlines the core responsibilities of the Building Services Coordinator. It is not exhaustive, and specific objectives will be agreed with the post holder at regular intervals.
Our Commitment:
At GRAHAM, we are proud to say that we are a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and we aim to be the first choice for people from all backgrounds. We seek to promote respect for the individual and equality of opportunities. We believe that everyone should be treated solely on the basis of personal merit and contribution throughout their GRAHAM career journey and not on the value of artificial barriers, prejudices, or preferences.
If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
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• Phone: 07384 916355
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• Phone: 07384 916355
We are only able to consider applications from individuals who are eligible to live and work in the UK, as per Home Office regulations. Please check your eligibility with the regulations before applying. Individuals with a current time restricted right to work in the UK, should contact the Human Resources team in the first instance.
A basic disclosure may be requested if security clearance is required by 3rd party clients and a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position. Our Access NI/Vetting and Barring Scheme Policy and Policy on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders is available upon request.
GRAHAM reserves the right to carry out checks to ensure the validity of an applicant’s experience and/or qualifications and we expect all applicants to comply with any such requests for information. Failure to do so or evidence of any falsification of information will lead to either removal from the recruitment process or if already in employment potential termination of contract through the company disciplinary procedure.
