Details:
- Salary: £80,000 - 95,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: City of London London
- Date: 4 days ago
Description:
Opportunity for a Technical Services Manager to join a leading construction contractor delivering high-quality projects across London.
This is an exciting opportunity to join an established contractor with a strong reputation for delivering technically challenging commercial, residential and refurbishment projects. Working alongside experienced operational and technical teams, the successful candidate will play a key role in managing the building services delivery from pre-construction through to commissioning and handover.
This position would suit an experienced Technical Services professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced construction environment, leading MEP delivery and building strong relationships with clients, consultants and specialist subcontractors.
About the role
Our client is seeking a Technical Services Manager to oversee the coordination and delivery of mechanical, electrical and public health services across major projects in London.
Reporting into the senior project leadership team, the successful candidate will take responsibility for MEP design coordination, subcontractor management, technical compliance, commissioning and handover, ensuring building services are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with programme, quality and client expectations.
The Technical Services Manager will work closely with the Project Manager, design team, commercial team and specialist subcontractors throughout the project lifecycle.
Responsibilities for Technical Services Manager
Lead the coordination and delivery of MEP services from pre-construction through to completion
Manage MEP design coordination and ensure technical information is issued in line with programme requirements
Review designs for compliance, buildability and value engineering opportunities
Coordinate MEP subcontractors, consultants and specialist suppliers
Monitor installation quality and ensure works are delivered in accordance with specifications and approved drawings
Manage technical submissions, RFIs and design development
Coordinate interfaces between mechanical, electrical, structural and architectural packages
Support procurement and commercial teams with technical package reviews
Monitor progress against programme and identify potential technical or delivery risks
Oversee testing, commissioning and successful handover of building services systems
Attend client and consultant meetings and provide technical updates to senior project stakeholders
Maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants and supply chain partners
Drive health, safety, quality and sustainability standards across all MEP activities
Mentor and support junior members of the technical services team
Promote continuous improvement and technical best practice across project deliveryRequirements
Proven experience as a Technical Services Manager, Building Services Manager, MEP Manager or similar
Strong background delivering MEP packages within commercial construction, fit-out, refurbishment or residential environments
Experience managing projects from pre-construction through to commissioning and handover
Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical and public health building services
Demonstrable experience managing MEP subcontractors and specialist supply chains
Good understanding of design coordination, QA/QC and commissioning processes
Ability to interpret technical drawings and identify coordination and buildability issues
Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills
Relevant qualification in Building Services, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or Construction
SMSTS and CSCS desirable
Professional membership or chartered status advantageousWhat our client offers
Opportunity to join an established contractor delivering high-quality projects across London
Exposure to technically challenging and high-value developments
Strong pipeline of secured work and long-term career progression opportunities
Collaborative working environment with experienced project and technical leadership
Continued investment in training, professional development and career progression
Competitive salary aligned to experience
Company pension scheme, private healthcare, discretionary bonus, car allowance, travel support, annual leave and additional employee benefitsIf you would like to hear more about this Technical Services Manager opportunity, please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV or contact Michael Beaubrun in our London office on (phone number removed)