Building Services Department Manager

Overview

At PM Group, our vision is to create a world where science and technology transform lives. Powered by exceptional people, digital innovation, and technical excellence, we deliver next-generation facilities that our clients rely on and society depends on.

With over 50 years of experience and a team of 4,000+ professionals across Europe, the UK, Asia, and the USA, we specialise in the design, construction, and commissioning of high-tech facilities for the world’s leading pharmaceutical, data centre, food, medical technology, advanced manufacturing, and energy companies.

The Opportunity

Due to our continued success in securing large-scale and complex projects, we are now looking for an experienced Building Services Department Manager to join our growing Bangalore office (Global Design Support Office) , Reporting to Engineering Manager

This opportunity comes at an exciting time for our India business. We have proudly reached a milestone of 200 talented professionals in Bangalore — a testament to our sustained growth, strong leadership, and the collaborative spirit that defines our multi-discipline teams.

As Anandhi Sathyamurthy, Managing Director – India, rightly says:

“This milestone reflects the power of our teamwork and the bright future we’re building together.”

If you are passionate about delivering complex engineering solutions and want to be part of a high-performing, globally connected team, we would love to hear from you

Role Purpose

The Building Services Department Manager will lead, grow, and develop a high‑performing team of HVAC, Black Utilities, BMS and 3D Design engineers within the Bangalore Office. While technically strong, the role’s primary responsibility is people leadership—including hiring, managing, mentoring, and developing engineers—so the team can successfully delivery of the Building Services for International Projects across the globe including Ireland, UK, Europe and USA. The focus areas for the team include Life Sciences and Data center projects in particular.

The successful candidate will ensure consistent, high‑quality engineering output, effective global collaboration, and a scalable capability that supports the business’s long‑term growth.

Responsibilities

• People Leadership, Hiring & Team Development
• Foster a positive, inclusive, technically strong culture that attracts and retains top engineering talent
• Create a resilient team structure with clear roles, responsibilities, and succession planning
• Lead technical reviews, ensure compliance with international codes/standards, and resolve complex engineering issues
• Build and grow an engineering team through recruitment, onboarding, and capability planning
• Global Coordination & Stakeholder Engagement
• Coordinate closely with International Project offices across Europe, Asia, and the US to develop project scope and delivery expectations
• The collaboration in design between Bangalore office and International Project offices
• Build strong relationships with global Project Managers, Technical Leads, and Discipline Directors
• Adapt team workloads based on regional project priorities and delivery schedules
• Project Delivery
• Delivery of Building services concept, basic and detailed design, across complex International Projects
• Monitor workload, utilization, schedule adherence, and quality across all active projects
• Drive continuous improvement through standardization, training, and efficient processes
• Strategic Capability Development
• Develop a long‑term plan to scale the Building Services capability in Bangalore in alignment with business growth
• Introduce new processes, tools, and design methodologies that enhance efficiency and consistency globally
• Identify skill gaps and implement development programme to address technical and soft skills needs
  
  

Qualifications

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Building Services Engineering.
• 5 to 10 years in a Management & Leadership role.
• 15 to 20 years of design experience in HVAC, Building Services, BMS, Black Utilities including Design Coordination.
• Proven track record in design of Life Sciences (Pharma and Bio Pharmaceutical) or Data center sectors.
• International Projects delivery experience.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively across cultures and time zones.
  
  

Why PM Group and our Values

You can find out more about how we are enabling a Net-Zero world here

Inclusion and Diversity are core to our culture and values. Wherever we work, we commit to a culture of mutual respect and belonging by building a truly inclusive workplace rich in diverse people, talents and ideas. Valuing the contributions of all our people and respecting individual differences will sustain our growth into the future.

PM Group is committed to ensuring our hiring process is fair and accessible to all and will provide candidates with disabilities with reasonable accommodations required to participate in the recruitment process. If you require any assistance in this regard, please let us know.

Our benefits include:

• Flexible working arrangements, including a hybrid working policy
• An employee-owned share scheme.
• All employees have the opportunity to invest in the company, every one contributing to the success of the company
• Bonus, educational assistance and many other benefits