Assistant Manager Technical Services

Skyward Select; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Company pension

Death in Service cover

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Skyward Select is seeking an Assistant Technical Services Manager to support a £2m CAT B commercial fit-out in London. You will coordinate MEP services and liaise with design teams, clients and site personnel across the project lifecycle.

Experience in an assistant technical-services, MEP coordination or building-services role is required, with exposure to commercial fit-outs. This role offers progression toward Technical Services Management and a strong benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience in an assistant technical-services, MEP coordination or building-services role.
• Exposure to commercial fit-out or refurbishment projects.
• Background in mechanical, electrical or general building-services.
• Understanding CAT B services coordination and installation.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the coordination and delivery of the project’s building services.
• Review MEP drawings, specifications and technical submissions.
• Coordinate services with architectural finishes, ceilings, partitions, joinery and furniture.
• Manage RFIs, technical queries, samples and approval schedules.
• Support MEP procurement and monitor long-lead equipment.
• Attend design, subcontractor and project-progress meetings.
• Coordinate MEP subcontractors and monitor site progress.
• Carry out installation and quality inspections.
• Help maintain the technical-services programme.
• Liaise with the client, consultants, landlord and wider project team.
• Support change control and record variations affecting the services package.
• Coordinate testing, commissioning, demonstrations and witnessing.
• Assist with O&M manuals, record drawings and project handover.
• Promote high health, safety and quality standards throughout delivery.

Skills

MEP coordination

Building-services

Drawings review

Subcontractor coordination

Problem solving

Communication

Safety awareness

Proactive progression

Job description

A leading workplace design and build contractor is looking to appoint an Assistant Technical Services Manager for a £2m CAT B commercial fit-out in London.

The business creates high-quality workplaces through an integrated approach covering design, technical coordination, construction and project delivery.

Working alongside an experienced Technical Services Manager, you will help coordinate the mechanical, electrical and public-health elements of the project from design development through installation, commissioning and handover.

This is an excellent opportunity for an Assistant Technical Services Manager, MEP Coordinator or Building Services Engineer looking to develop within commercial fit-out.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with the coordination and delivery of the project’s building services.
• Review MEP drawings, specifications and technical submissions.
• Coordinate services with architectural finishes, ceilings, partitions, joinery and furniture.
• Manage RFIs, technical queries, samples and approval schedules.
• Support MEP procurement and monitor long-lead equipment.
• Attend design, subcontractor and project-progress meetings.
• Coordinate MEP subcontractors and monitor site progress.
• Carry out installation and quality inspections.
• Help maintain the technical-services programme.
• Liaise with the client, consultants, landlord and wider project team.
• Support change control and record variations affecting the services package.
• Coordinate testing, commissioning, demonstrations and witnessing.
• Assist with O&M manuals, record drawings and project handover.
• Promote high health, safety and quality standards throughout delivery.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience in an assistant technical-services, MEP coordination or building-services role.
• Exposure to commercial fit-out or refurbishment projects.
• A mechanical, electrical or general building-services background.
• Understanding of CAT B services coordination and installation.
• Ability to review drawings and identify technical or spatial conflicts.
• Strong organisation, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Confidence working with subcontractors, consultants and site teams.
• A proactive approach and ambition to progress into Technical Services Management.

What’s On Offer?

• 26 days’ annual leave + Bank Holidays.
• Additional Christmas shutdown.
• Private healthcare from commencement, where applicable.
• Company pension scheme.
• Death in Service cover.
• Wellbeing support and 24/7 Virtual GP.
• Season-ticket loan.
• Electric-car and Cycle-to-Work schemes.
• Approved workshops, online courses and continued professional development.
• Clear progression within an established workplace design and build business.