Technical Services Manager

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 delivery

Requirements

• 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 advantageous

What 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 benefits