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 at executive level, with an indicative fixed gross annual salary range of €80,000 to €100,000, plus a variable compensation component.

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