Senior Technical Manager – MEP / Building Services
Location: UK / Project Based
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Type: Permanent
The Opportunity
I’m recruiting for a major UK engineering and building services organisation with a strong pipeline of technically complex projects across a range of sectors.
This is an opportunity for an experienced Senior Technical Manager to take responsibility for the technical and design management of significant MEP projects, particularly through pre-construction and design development.
The role will focus on setting projects up for successful delivery, managing technical risk, coordinating design and ensuring projects are properly de-risked before reaching site.
Key Responsibilities
- Take technical responsibility for MEP projects during pre-construction and design development.
- Develop and manage the project technical strategy and deliverables plan.
- Lead technical gateway reviews and design review processes.
- Identify, manage and mitigate design and technical risks.
- Ensure designs are properly coordinated, integrated and communicated.
- Lead technical aspects of bids, clarifications, derogations and technical settlements.
- Coordinate specialist designers, subcontractors and technical specialists.
- Manage design development, technical change and value engineering.
- Set and manage consultant scopes, deliverables and fees.
- Ensure technical deliverables align with procurement and construction requirements.
- Work closely with project managers, engineers, commercial teams and design consultants.
- Ensure compliance with Building Regulations, the Building Safety Act, CDM and relevant standards.
- Assess the commercial impact of technical decisions and changes.
- Ensure employers’ requirements and technical contractor proposals are robust.
- Support BIM and digital engineering requirements, including ISO 19650.
- Capture and implement lessons learned throughout the project lifecycle.
- Contribute to project sustainability and carbon reduction objectives.
- Support sustainability accreditations including BREEAM, WELL and NABERS.
- Provide technical reporting to senior leadership and project stakeholders.
- Lead and develop Technical Managers and junior team members.
About You
- A BEng, MEng, MSc or equivalent in Mechanical, Electrical or Building Services Engineering.
- Significant experience within building services engineering and technical management.
- Experience managing complex MEP projects through pre-construction and design development.
- Strong knowledge of design coordination, technical risk and project de-risking.
- Experience working with clients, consultants, contractors and specialist supply chain.
- Knowledge of CDM, Building Regulations and the Building Safety Act, along with strong commercial and contractual awareness.
- Experience with BIM, digital engineering and 3D coordination & Knowledge of RIBA and BSRIA design frameworks.
- Professional registration with CIBSE, IET, IMechE or a related institution, or working towards chartership.
- Experience within healthcare, commercial, leisure, MOD/MOJ or other complex environments would be advantageous.
- Experience managing projects with MEP values of approximately £5m–£50m.
The Opportunity
This is a senior position with a well-established organisation and a significant long-term project pipeline.
You’ll have the opportunity to influence projects from an early stage, work alongside experienced technical and project teams and play a key role in improving design, buildability and delivery outcomes.
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Senior Technical Manager - MEP/Building Services employer: Sphere Solutions
Join a dynamic and established building contractor in South Wales, where your role as a Project Manager will not only challenge you but also offer a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. With competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, you'll manage significant projects across vital sectors like healthcare and education, all while working in a collaborative environment that values safety and quality. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact in your community while advancing your career in a thriving company.
