Alternative Heat

Building Services Manager - Decarbonisation

Join Alternative Heat in Birmingham as a Building Services Manager focusing on decarbonisation. Lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver sustainable mechanical and electrical building services, ensuring quality and timely project completion. Benefit from a leadership role in a pioneering low carbon solutions team with opportunities to influence net-zero building strategies.

Alternative Heat

Company Overview

Alternative Heat Limited

Banbridge, United Kingdom

2005

Approximately 200 employees (source: endole.co.uk). Revenue of £46.9 million in FY 2024 (source: endole.co.uk).

What They Do

Alternative Heat focuses on offsite prefabricated mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems, specializing in decarbonization solutions through modern construction methods. With over 19 years of experience, the company has established itself as a market leader in commercial offsite fabrication, providing a range of services including design, fabrication, supply, installation, and commissioning of bespoke modular MEP solutions (source: growjo.com). Their offerings include renewable heating systems such as biomass boilers, ground source heat pumps, air source heat pumps, and solar panels, catering to domestic, commercial, and industrial applications. As an MCS-registered supplier, they ensure high standards in their products and services (source: zoominfo.com). The company operates from facilities equipped with advanced technology and ample workshop space, supported by a skilled workforce including design engineers and CAD technicians (source: growjo.com). Their target markets span the public and private sectors across the UK, Ireland, and Europe, focusing on scalable, high-quality turnkey projects that align with carbon reduction and net zero goals (source: youtube.com).

Projects & Track Record

Alternative Heat has built a robust portfolio of turnkey projects in the decarbonization and off-site modular MEP sectors, delivering solutions across Ireland, the UK, and Europe. While specific project names, capacities, or costs are not detailed in available records, the company emphasizes its commitment to continuous improvement and best-in-class delivery for both new and repeat clients (source: youtube.com). Their operations are supported by established supply chains and regional offices, including a significant operations hub in Scotland, which enhances their geographic reach (source: growjo.com). The company’s focus on prefabricated solutions positions it well for growth, as it serves clients pursuing net zero initiatives (source: youtube.com). However, detailed information on specific completed projects, such as named installations with MW capacities, is limited in the public domain, which restricts the ability to provide a comprehensive track record (source: rocketreach.co).

Recent Developments

In the financial year ending 31 March 2024, Alternative Heat reported a significant turnover increase to £46.9 million, marking a 48% rise from the previous year (source: endole.co.uk). Employee growth has also been notable, with numbers reaching approximately 206, reflecting a 37% increase (source: endole.co.uk). A promotional video released on 17 July 2025 highlighted the company's role in decarbonization and modular MEP, showcasing their scalable solutions and European reach (source: youtube.com). Corporate filings have included full accounts submitted for the year ending 31 March 2023, with updates on confirmation statements and changes in significant control details (source: endole.co.uk). However, there have been no major contracts, acquisitions, or awards reported in the last two years, indicating a focus on internal growth and operational stability (source: endole.co.uk).

Working There

Alternative Heat offers a variety of roles across multiple departments, including procurement, HR, finance, operations, health and safety, and legal, with department heads overseeing specialized teams (source: growjo.com). The company is led by Managing Director Connel McMullan, and hiring primarily occurs at their Banbridge headquarters and prefabrication sites, with a focus on regional opportunities in Scotland (source: rocketreach.co). The culture at Alternative Heat emphasizes expertise, innovation, and continuous improvement, with a commitment to safety and client satisfaction driving their operational ethos (source: growjo.com). While specific employee benefits are not documented, the company’s investment in facilities and technology has contributed to significant annual growth rates ranging from 26% to 37% (source: youtube.com).


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Job Description

The Low Carbon Solutions team focuses on developing and delivering sustainable, energy-efficient mechanical and electrical systems that reduce environmental impact and support clients' net-zero goals. By integrating cutting-edge technologies and innovative design strategies, the department drives the transition to low carbon building services, helping Alternative Heat lead in environmentally responsible solutions while meeting evolving regulatory and client demands.

Role Overview

The Building Services Manager will be responsible for coordinating multidisciplinary teams and managing the building services delivery strategy across multiple projects. The role focuses on ensuring technical quality, programme performance, and efficient collaboration between design, commercial, manufacturing, and site operations teams.

This is a leadership role suited to an experienced building services professional with strong mechanical knowledge and a background in complex commercial or infrastructure projects.

What You'll be Doing

  • Review project documentation to define scope, requirements, and delivery strategy
  • Establish project deliverables and coordinate internal building services activities
  • Monitor progress against programme milestones and ensure timely delivery
  • Lead the team on preparation of Tender packs and technical vetting of Tender returns
  • Prepare and issue weekly project status reports
  • Collaborate with in-house design, BIM, commercial, and operations teams to progress projects to construction stage.
  • Support BIM and Design Teams with services co-ordination in complex distribution scenarios.
  • Host internal coordination meetings to track progress and resolve issues.
  • Coordinate with external consultants to ensure designs meet project requirements and regulatory standards
  • Review multidisciplinary deliverables including:
    • Mechanical & electrical building services
    • BMS and controls
    • Structural and construction elements
  • Identify and implement value engineering opportunities
  • Identify delivery risks and lead internal workshops to develop mitigation strategies
  • Monitor quality across design and delivery stages
  • Ensure compliance with relevant standards, regulations, and client specifications
  • Lead client meetings and act as the main building services interface
  • Liaise with site operations teams to support offsite manufacturing and onsite installation
  • Lead formal handover to operations teams at the appropriate project stage
  • Attend site surveys and project meetings as required
  • Support the implementation of offsite construction and installation strategies
  • Liaise with Commissioning Team to ensure commissioning reviews are undertaken and strategies are developed and implemented.
  • Undertake site visits to support the Operations Team and Sub Contractors ensuring installations are inline with design, contract requirements and are on programme.
  • Any other duties deemed necessary by Management

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About the role

June 16, 2026

Full time

Company

June 16, 2026

On-site

Energy Storage , Smart Grid

Alternative Heat

alternativeheat.co.uk

  •  Birmingham, United Kingdom

Experienced

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