Position: Building Services Manager (MEP)
Project: Luxury Hotel Project
Location: Venice
Contract length: 24-month Fixed Term Contract
Salary: €70,000 – €100,000
We are acting for a family-owned international real estate investor and hotel owner-operator, renowned for developing and operating high-end luxury hospitality assets globally. The group takes a long-term, quality-driven approach to development, with in-house project management and direct oversight of delivery.
They are currently progressing a major luxury hotel development in Venice, now entering the critical fit-out and commissioning stages.
The Role
The Building Services Manager will take ownership of all MEP and specialist systems on site, acting as the client's technical representative throughout construction, testing, commissioning and handover. This is a fully site-based delivery role, requiring daily presence and close coordination with contractors and consultants.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee installation and coordination of all MEP systems
Ensure compliance with design intent, Italian regulations and operator standards
Monitor progress, quality and technical performance of contractors
Lead testing, commissioning and handover of all building services
Act as the client-side authority on MEP matters on site
Candidate Profile
Degree-qualified in Mechanical, Electrical or Building Services Engineering
Strong site-based MEP delivery experience
Hospitality experience preferred (complex projects also considered)
Fluent Italian and good–fluent English
Venice-based or willing to relocate