At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead technical services for high-spec commercial and laboratory fit-out projects in London.
- Company: Join a top-tier Design & Build contractor known for quality and collaboration.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, performance bonus, and comprehensive benefits package.
- Other info: Opportunity for long-term career progression and involvement in award-winning developments.
- Why this job: Make an impact on prestigious projects while advancing your career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in technical services management and strong M&E knowledge required.
The predicted salary is between 50265 - 61435 £ per year.
A leading Design & Build fit-out contractor is looking to recruit an experienced Technical Services Manager to join its growing London team. The business delivers some of the UK's highest-quality commercial office and laboratory fit-out projects, with a reputation for technical excellence, collaborative delivery and exceptional finish. Working on projects ranging from £5 million to £20 million, you'll play a key role in ensuring M&E services are coordinated, buildable and delivered to the highest possible standard. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Technical Services Manager or Senior Building Services Manager looking to join a business delivering complex, high-specification projects.
The Role
Working across multiple projects, you will provide technical leadership from tender stage through to commissioning and handover. You'll work closely with Pre-Construction, Design, Commercial and Project Delivery teams, ensuring all M&E elements are fully coordinated, technically compliant and buildable before construction begins, while continuing to support projects through delivery. This is a strategic role with a high-level overview of projects, becoming involved where your technical expertise adds the greatest value, particularly during key project milestones and complex installation phases.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide technical leadership across commercial office and laboratory fit-out projects.
- Review tender documentation, drawings and specifications to ensure complete and buildable M&E packages.
- Identify design risks, clashes and opportunities before construction begins.
- Coordinate consultants, designers and specialist subcontractors.
- Review technical submissions, RFIs, samples and design changes.
- Support Project Managers throughout the construction phase.
- Attend site during key installation milestones and critical phases of the programme.
- Oversee commissioning strategy, witnessing and final handover.
- Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with design intent, programme and quality expectations.
- Build strong relationships with clients, consultants and supply chain partners.
- Promote best practice and continuous improvement across project delivery.
Experience & Requirements
- Proven experience as a Technical Services Manager, Senior Building Services Manager or similar role.
- Previous commercial office fit-out experience is essential.
- Experience delivering laboratory fit-out projects is highly desirable.
- Strong Mechanical & Electrical building services knowledge.
- Experience working for a main contractor or Design & Build fit-out contractor.
- Excellent understanding of design coordination, commissioning and project delivery.
- Strong commercial awareness and understanding of Design & Build procurement.
- Full UK Driving License.
Skills
- Excellent technical knowledge of Mechanical & Electrical Building Services.
- Strong design review and coordination skills.
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- High attention to detail and quality.
- Strong planning and organizational skills.
- Ability to influence project teams and drive technical excellence.
- Proactive, collaborative and solutions-focused approach.
The Opportunity
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly respected fit-out contractor delivering some of London's most prestigious commercial office and laboratory projects. Working closely with senior leadership and project delivery teams, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring projects are delivered to the highest technical and quality standards while contributing to the continued growth of the business.
Package
- £85,000-£95,000 basic salary
- Performance bonus
- Comprehensive benefits package
- High-specification commercial office and laboratory fit-out projects
- Long-term career progression
- Opportunity to work on technically challenging, award-quality developments
- Supportive and collaborative leadership team
Technical Services Manager employer: Enhanced M&E Ltd
As a Mechanical Estimator with our esteemed M&E contractor, you will thrive in a dynamic work culture that values innovation and collaboration. We offer competitive salaries ranging from £60,000 to £80,000, alongside ample opportunities for professional growth and development within the industry. Join us in a location that fosters creativity and teamwork, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
