Technical Services Manager/Senior Technical Services Manager in City of London

Location: Central London
Salary: £80,000 – £100,000 (DOE)
Sector: Commercial Fit‑Out / Refurbishment
Contract Type: Permanent
Discipline: Mechanical bias preferred (open to Mechanical or Electrical)

The Opportunity

We are recruiting for a Technical Services Manager/Senior Technical Services Manager to join a well‑established commercial construction and fit‑out main contractor delivering complex, high‑value refurbishment projects across London. This is a senior leadership role on a large, landmark commercial refurbishment, initially valued at £31m and expected to grow to £40m. The project involves the transformation of an existing, occupied commercial building into a flagship corporate environment, with a strong emphasis on high‑quality MEP delivery and technical coordination.

The Project

The scheme includes:

• Major MEP upgrades and replacements
• High‑end reception and front‑of‑house works
• Extensive lower ground amenity spaces (leisure, social and meeting areas)
• Rooftop terrace works with associated building services
• New lift cores, lobbies and fire strategy elements
• Complex phased delivery within a live/occupied environment

The Role

As Technical Services Manager/Senior Technical Services Manager, you will be a key member of the senior project leadership team, working closely with the Project Manager and Senior Construction Manager, with full ownership of technical and building services delivery.

Key responsibilities

• Leading the MEP and technical delivery strategy across the project
• Managing and coordinating MEP subcontractors, consultants and specialists
• Overseeing design coordination, technical submissions and approvals
• Driving installation quality, commissioning and handover
• Ensuring compliance with building regulations, fire strategy and client technical standards
• Supporting change management and resolving complex technical issues

The Ideal Candidate

• Proven experience as a Senior TSM or strong TSM on large commercial projects
• Mechanical bias preferred, but strong electrical backgrounds also considered
• Solid experience within commercial fit‑out and refurbishment
• Confident managing complex interfaces between design, construction and commissioning
• Comfortable working within occupied buildings and phased programmes
• Proactive, detail‑focused and solutions‑driven

What\’s On Offer

• £80,000 – £100,000 salary, depending on experience
• High‑profile London project with significant technical complexity
• Long‑term opportunity with a stable, growing contractor
• Strong project team and clear leadership structure

If you’re a Technical Services Manager/Senior Technical Services Manager looking for a technically challenging role where you can lead MEP delivery and influence outcomes on a flagship commercial refurbishment, this is an excellent opportunity.