Mechanical & Electrical Technical Services Manager
Location: Harold Wood, Essex
Salary: £90,000 + £5,800 car allowance + bonus + package
Contract: Permanent
Working: Office and project based with flexibility to work from home up to 2 days per week
My client is looking to appoint an experienced Mechanical & Electrical Technical Services Manager to take responsibility for M&E across the business, supporting projects from tender stage through procurement, design, delivery, commissioning and commercial close out.
This is not a traditional project based Building Services Manager role.
The successful candidate will act as a senior technical point of contact across multiple projects, working closely with estimating, commercial, design and delivery teams to identify risk, improve quality and ensure M&E packages are properly coordinated from the outset.
The ideal candidate will be mechanically biased and will have strong experience working for either a main contractor or specialist M&E contractor.
Pre Contract Responsibilities
- Review tender documentation and identify M&E risks, gaps and opportunities
- Assess which M&E subcontractors are best suited to individual projects
- Attend tender interviews where projects contain significant Building Services packages
- Review subcontractor quotations and advise estimating teams on suitability
- Identify exclusions, qualifications, scope gaps and potential commercial risks within quotations
- Ensure M&E tender submissions are complete, coordinated and commercially robust
- Provide technical input during two stage and pre construction periods
Post Contract Responsibilities
- Support commercial teams through procurement and ensure subcontractor quotations are properly aligned with tender allowances and project requirements
- Work alongside Project Managers and Quantity Surveyors to resolve technical M&E issues
- Attend design team meetings and provide technical support when required
- Support Design Managers with M&E related queries and technical decision making
- Review subcontractor technical submissions, drawings, RFIs and design information
- Carry out regular site visits to review progress, quality and coordination
- Identify programme risks and raise issues with project teams before they become critical
- Assist project teams with statutory services and utility coordination
- Review commissioning periods and ensure sufficient time has been allowed within the construction programme
- Challenge subcontractors where commissioning strategies, sequencing or programmes are insufficient
- Support commercial teams with complex M&E final account matters where technical input is required
The Person
We are looking for someone who genuinely understands M&E from both a technical and delivery perspective.
Ideally you will have:
- 10+ years of Mechanical and Electrical or Building Services experience
- A mechanical bias
- Main contractor or specialist M&E subcontractor experience
- HNC or HND in Building Services or a similar technical qualification
- Strong pre construction and tender experience
- Experience reviewing and challenging M&E subcontractor quotations
- Good commercial awareness and understanding of procurement
- Strong design and technical coordination knowledge
- Experience reviewing technical submissions, drawings and RFIs
- A good understanding of commissioning, programme and project sequencing
- The confidence to challenge project teams and subcontractors where necessary
- The ability to work across multiple projects at different stages
Above all, this role requires someone who is proactive, approachable, knowledgeable and commercially aware.
My client is not looking for someone who simply reviews paperwork and ticks boxes. They want somebody who can add genuine value, identify risk early and become a trusted M&E authority across the business.
Package
Salary: £90,000
Car Allowance: £5,800
Bonus: Profit share scheme
Healthcare: Private healthcare
Pension: 3% employer contribution
Travel: Project travel reimbursed
Flexible Working: Up to 2 days working from home
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Building Services professional who wants to move away from managing a single project and take on a broader technical role with genuine influence across an established construction business.
Technical Services Manager employer: Skilled Careers
At Skilled Careers, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer in the construction industry, offering a supportive work culture that values teamwork and personal growth. Our employees benefit from comprehensive training opportunities, competitive pay, and a commitment to safety, all while working in the vibrant community of Barton Le Clay. Join us to not only advance your career but also to be part of a company that truly cares about its workforce and their development.
