Freelance Lead M&E Manager - Cat B Office Fit-Out

CSC Recruitment Ltd; Fernhill; On-site; GBP 74,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

CSC Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Freelance Technical Services Manager to lead all M&E packages on a £15m Cat B commercial fit-out near Crawley. You will oversee design development, procurement and handover, working with the client MEP team and subcontractors to meet programme and quality targets.

The role requires a minimum of five years' experience on commercial fit-out projects, strong M&E knowledge, and proven leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering commercial Cat B office fit out projects.
• Proven experience as Technical Services Manager or MEP Manager on commercial fit out schemes.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical building services and MEP coordination.
• Experience managing client MEP teams and specialist M&E subcontractors.
• Understanding of MEP design development, procurement, cost planning and programme management.
• Ability to lead M&E packages independently and take ownership of technical and delivery decisions.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.
• Proactive, organised and commercially aware approach to project delivery.
• Residence within a commutable distance of Crawley.
• Availability to start ASAP and commit to a long-term freelance assignment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of all mechanical and electrical (M&E) packages on a £15m commercial fit out project.
• Manage the client MEP team, stakeholder expectations and technical requirements.
• Manage M&E subcontractors, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with programme and quality requirements.
• Assist with MEP design development, technical reviews, design coordination and the resolution of technical queries.
• Oversee MEP procurement, subcontractor appointments, package scopes and material lead times.
• Reviewing and managing M&E cost plans, budgets, variations and commercial performance.
• Developing, monitoring and coordinating MEP programmes in line with the overall construction programme.
• Coordinating mechanical and electrical services with architectural, structural and wider construction packages.
• Identifying design clashes, technical risks and programme constraints, implementing solutions to maintain progress.
• Monitoring installation quality, commissioning activities, testing, snagging and final handover.
• Working closely with the Project Manager, Construction Manager and wider site team to ensure successful project delivery.
• Providing technical leadership and maintaining clear communication between the client, consultants, subcontractors and site teams.

Skills

5+ years experience

Technical leadership

Excellent communication

Organised

Problem solving

Job description

CSC Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Freelance Technical Services Manager to lead all M&E packages on a £15m Cat B commercial fit-out near Crawley. You will oversee design development, procurement and handover, working with the client MEP team and subcontractors to meet programme and quality targets.

The role requires a minimum of five years' experience on commercial fit-out projects, strong M&E knowledge, and proven leadership.