Building Services Manager

Vedi l’offerta su Go Lavoro: golavoro.it/annuncio-lavoro/8gp78s

Tailor&Fox; – your HR Business Partner – on behalf of our Company Client, an international firm involved in a major luxury hotel development project in Venice, we have been appointed to identify the following professional profile:

BUILDING SERVICES MANAGER - Venice

Reporting directly to the Director of Engineering and the Project Director , the successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating all building services and technical systems associated with the development of the hotel.

Based full-time on site (or at least 4 days), the role will focus on safeguarding the Owner’s interests by ensuring high-quality standards, compliance with project schedules and budget requirements, and adherence to applicable regulations and the standards established by the Owner and the hotel Operator.

Key Responsibilities

- Oversee the quality and compliance of building services installations , ensuring that Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) systems, IT and Audio-Visual (AV) systems, Building Management Systems (BMS), Fire Safety (FS) systems and other technical installations comply with design specifications, quality standards and contractual requirements.
- Coordinate site activities and building services interfaces , ensuring effective integration between MEP installations and associated builders’ works, in accordance with best engineering practices and the hotel Operator’s maintenance requirements.
- Monitor project progress against the construction programme ,



identifying potential issues and contributing to the timely completion of all relevant works.
- Manage and supervise technical consultants and contractors , monitoring their performance, coordinating site activities and ensuring compliance with health and safety requirements throughout the installation works.
- Support cost control and the management of design variations , assessing the technical feasibility of proposed changes, variation claims and opportunities to optimise costs and design solutions through value engineering .
- Coordinate testing, commissioning and handover activities , ensuring compliance with the required sequencing, schedules and contractual requirements, as well as the proper documentation of test results and technical approvals.
- Manage technical documentation and site reporting , providing regular updates on project progress, issues identified and recommended actions, while supporting the Owner in obtaining the necessary permits and approvals prior to the hotel opening.
- Monitor the resolution of defects and non-conformities , coordinating corrective actions with contractors and ensuring compliance with the requirements of the relevant authorities and the Owner.

Requirements





- Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or an equivalent technical discipline.
- At least 8 / 10 years of relevant professional experience in building services management and coordination.
- Strong technical knowledge of MEP systems , including HVAC, plumbing and electrical installations, IT/AV systems, BMS, fire safety systems and specialist building services.
- Sound knowledge of Italian building services regulations and the procedures for obtaining approvals from the relevant authorities.
- Experience managing and coordinating technical consultants and contractors , preferably within construction projects.
- Knowledge of building services and sustainability standards applicable to luxury hotels, including LEED standards, will be considered an advantage.
- Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or an equivalent professional qualification , as well as registration with a recognised professional body, will be considered an advantage.
- Fluency in Italian and English .
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, AutoCAD and Revit/BIM .

Personal attributes: strong organisational and coordination skills, attention to detail, a proactive approach, effective problem-solving abilities and the ability to manage technical issues in a complex project environment. Contractual Offer: Direct employment with the Client Company , with an indicative fixed gross annual salary range of €80,000 to €100,000 .

Location: Venice, Italy (full-time on site, or at least 4 days).

Vedi l’offerta su Go Lavoro: golavoro.it/annuncio-lavoro/8gp78s