Technical Service Manager in Gillingham

About the Role

Primech Building Services is seeking an experienced Technical Services Manager to lead our Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) Design function.

This role is responsible for managing the design team, overseeing the delivery of coordinated M&E designs, and ensuring compliance with industry and sector-specific standards.

The successful candidate will provide technical leadership across a portfolio of projects, with a particular focus on healthcare and education environments, whilst supporting business growth and maintaining the highest standards of quality and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & Team Management
• Lead, mentor and develop a team of Mechanical and Electrical Design Engineers
• Manage resource allocation across multiple projects to meet programme requirements
• Promote continuous improvement, technical excellence and best practice within the Design Team
• Foster a collaborative and high-performing team culture
• Design & Technical Delivery
• Oversee the production and coordination of Mechanical and Electrical designs from concept through to completion
• Review and approve technical drawings, calculations, specifications and design submissions
• Ensure designs comply with client requirements, statutory regulations and industry standards
• Provide technical guidance and support to project and design teams
• Support value engineering and innovation to deliver practical and cost-effective solutions
• Project & Stakeholder Management
• Work closely with Project Managers, Commercial Teams, Site Teams and external consultants to ensure successful project delivery
• Attend client meetings, design reviews and technical workshops as required
• Act as the primary technical point of contact for clients and key stakeholders
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants and supply chain partners
• Healthcare & Education Sector Delivery
• Lead the design and delivery of projects within healthcare and education environments
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards including HTMs, NHS guidance, Df E specifications and Building Bulletins
• Incorporate sector-specific requirements such as infection control, resilience, ventilation, safeguarding and energy efficiency into design solutions
• Quality, Compliance & Risk Management
• Maintain design quality assurance processes and standards
• Ensure compliance with Building Regulations, CDM Regulations and industry best practice
• Identify and manage technical risks throughout the design process
• Support health, safety, environmental and quality objectives across all projects

Requirements

Essential

• Proven experience in a Technical Services Manager, Design Manager or similar senior design leadership role
• Experience managing Mechanical and Electrical Design Engineers within a building services environment
• Strong background delivering M&E projects within the healthcare sector
• Experience delivering projects within the education sector
• In-depth knowledge of HTM standards, NHS guidance and education sector design requirements
• Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical building services systems
• Experience delivering projects from concept design through to completion
• Proficiency in Auto CAD, Revit and BIM environments
• Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills
• Strong commercial awareness and problem-solving ability
• Degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering

Desirable

• Chartered Engineer status (or working towards Chartership)
• Membership of CIBSE, IET or another relevant professional body
• Experience working with NHS Trusts, private healthcare providers or public sector frameworks
• Knowledge of BIM Level 2, ISO 19650 and digital engineering processes
• Experience delivering projects within critical environments such as operating theatres, laboratories, clean rooms or specialist teaching facilities
• Experience supporting tender submissions, business development and pre-construction activities
• Low Carbon Consultant qualification
• Principal Designer Awareness or CDM-related training
• BIM ISO 19650 certification

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Opportunity to lead and develop a growing design team within a reputable and expanding M&E contractor
• Apple IT Equipment Provided
• Holiday allowance - 21 Days + Bank Holidays
• Pension
• Professional development support
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