Our client is a main contractor specializing in workplace transformation through integrated strategy, design, and construction services. They help organizations create inspiring, high-performance environments by combining workplace strategy, interior/experience design (with focus on furniture, sustainability, and technology), and efficient, safe construction delivery (using modern methods and ESG principles). Rejecting generic solutions, the firm emphasizes deep collaboration, informed decisions, and unlocking organizational potential across people, places, and practices. What this company stands out for: They manage efficient construction delivery, emphasizing safety, compliance, modern methods, building repositioning, and MEP engineering, while guiding clients toward sustainable and inclusive practices. Role Overview As Technical Services Manager, you're the pivotal link for securing new works, design development, preconstruction and on-site execution—bridging technical integrity with practical delivery in the evolving world of commercial office space. You’ll safeguard consistency, regulatory alignment, and cost-effective excellence across projects. Key Responsibilities

Lead technical oversight across all project phases—from tender and design through procurement and fit-out—ensuring solutions are compliant, constructible, and aligned with client expectations.
Support bidding team with technical & commercial knowledge of MEP installations
Prepare bid documentation with project-specific examples of how to achieve client objectives
Manage the technical review of M&E designs, verifying feasibility, clarity, co-ordination with architectural elements and constructability.
Collaborate with Project Managers, Design Managers, and commercial teams to resolve technical challenges, mitigate risk, and streamline delivery.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to on-site teams, subcontractors, and cross-functional stakeholders.
Implement value engineering methods that enhance constructability and efficiency without compromising design integrity.
Ensure technical consistency across project documentation, RFIs, change orders, and variation control.
Lead the close-out phase of the project, with pre-commissioning, commissioning, witnessing and soft landings, including end-user training
Ensure accuracy & timely issue of operation and maintenance manuals
Stay attuned to emerging materials, technologies, and sustainable methodologies, proposing innovations that align with sector trends and client needs.

Essential Skills & Qualifications

Extensive experience (typically 5+ years, ideally 7+) in technical management or coordination—especially in commercial refurbishment and fit out of often complex office schemes.
Strong technical acumen in M&E installation in collaboration with the fit out subcontractors.
Proficiency in interpreting and coordinating across architectural, engineering, and contractor deliverables.
Proven track record of delivering to tight safety, quality, and cost standards—with high client satisfaction.
Excellent interpersonal skills: a collaborative communicator with the ability to guide, influence, and support diverse teams.
Sharp eye for production detail, constructability, and risk that delivers predictable, high-quality outcomes.

Desirable Attributes

Qualifications such as BEng, BSc, or HNC/HND in a construction-related discipline—or CSCS or relevant technical accreditation.
Gravitas to represent the company in the best light with specialist M&E Consultants.
Knowledge of digital collaboration platforms or document control systems used in modern interior delivery.

What is in it for you?

Help shape environments at the intersection of workplace design, and performance—in a sector experiencing dynamic change.
Join a high-trust, repeat-client business recognized for quality, responsiveness, and flexibility.
Be part of a growing organisation committed to pushing technical and sustainable standards forward.

Technical Services Managers are essential team members to deliver fast track and sometimes complex projects in live buildings. If you have a proven track record in commercial refurb and fit out in workplace environments then this could right opportunity for you in the next stage of your career, please forward your CV to Tony Ward via (url removed)

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