Technical Services Manager

Michael Taylor Search & Selection • Permanent / Full-time • Greater London, England, GB • £80,000 - £90,000 / year • 1w ago

Technical Services Manager - London

Up to £90,000 + Excellent Package

An established Tier One main contractor with a strong reputation in the commercial fit out sector is looking to appoint a Technical Services Manager to join its growing London business. With a healthy pipeline of secured projects across the capital, this is an excellent opportunity to join a business delivering high-profile CAT A and CAT B fit out schemes, alongside a variety of retail and workplace refurbishment projects. Working closely with the Divisional Director and wider project teams, you'll take ownership of the MEP delivery from pre-construction through to commissioning, handover and aftercare, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest technical standards. This opportunity would suit an existing Technical Services Manager looking for a new challenge or an ambitious Assistant Technical Services Manager, Building Services Manager or MEP Project Engineer seeking to progress into a Tier One main contractor environment.

The Role

Manage the MEP design, coordination and delivery across multiple fit out projects.
Review consultant and subcontractor design information, ensuring buildability, compliance and programme alignment.
Drive technical coordination between the client, consultants, subcontractors and internal project teams.
Oversee commissioning, witnessing, testing and handover activities.
Monitor programme, quality and technical risk throughout the project lifecycle.
Support procurement of MEP packages and provide technical input during subcontractor selection.
Ensure all services installations comply with current regulations, employer's requirements and project specifications.
Work closely with Project Managers, Commercial teams and Site Management to deliver projects on time and within budget.
Attend client meetings, design workshops and progress meetings as the lead MEP representative.

Project Experience

Projects typically include:

Commercial CAT A & CAT B office fit outs
Workplace refurbishment schemes
High-end retail fit out projects

Typical MEP package values range from £2m - £10m.

You'll ideally have:

Experience delivering MEP packages on commercial construction or fit out projects.
A strong understanding of mechanical and electrical building services.
Excellent technical coordination and stakeholder management skills.
Experience managing specialist MEP subcontractors.
Knowledge of commissioning and project handover processes.
The ability to work collaboratively within fast-paced project teams.

Applications are welcomed from:

Technical Services Managers
Assistant Technical Services Managers
Building Services Managers
MEP Project Engineers
M&E Project Managers looking to transition into a main contractor environment

Package

Salary up to £90,000
£6,000 Car Allowance
Travel Expenses Covered
Private Healthcare
Company Pension
Death in Service
25 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
Hybrid / Flexible Working
Clear career progression within an established Tier One contractor

If you're looking to join a contractor with an excellent reputation, a secure pipeline of work and genuine opportunities for career progression, we'd be keen to speak with you in confidence.