Lead Technical Services Manager

Hill & Hill Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hill & Hill Recruitment Ltd in London is seeking a Lead Technical Services Manager to take ownership of all building services on a flagship retrofit and refurbishment project.

You will lead mechanical, electrical and public health activities, coordinate with clients, consultants and construction teams, and drive programme, quality and operational performance across the works.

This highly visible role requires strong leadership and a proactive approach to risk, safety and document control.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Technical Services/leadership role within commercial fit-out, refurbishment or retrofit projects.
• Strong understanding of building services systems (MEP) and their integration.

Responsibilities

• Lead all technical services activities throughout construction and commissioning.
• Coordinate MEP consultants, subcontractors and supply chain partners.
• Review design information for technical compliance, buildability and programme.
• Drive building services coordination with architectural and structural elements.
• Oversee procurement, installation and commissioning to ensure delivery.
• Manage technical queries, design changes and project risks with proactive solutions.
• Chair technical workshops and coordination meetings with consultants and subcontractors.
• Ensure work is delivered to quality standards, statutory requirements and client expectations.
• Lead testing, commissioning and handover processes, with thorough documentation.
• Support the wider project team to deliver a safe, efficient and technically excellent project.

Skills

Leadership

MEP coordination

Stakeholder management

Project delivery

Education

Relevant building services/engineering qualification

Job description

Lead Technical Services Manager

Location: London

Sector: Commercial Fit-Out | Refurbishment | Retrofit | Luxury Workspace

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Lead Technical Services Manager to join a leading commercial fit-out and refurbishment contractor delivering high-quality, design-led workspace environments.

With works underway on a major retrofit and refurbishment scheme in London, this role presents the opportunity to lead the technical delivery of a flagship project. The successful candidate will take ownership of all building services activities, ensuring MEP design, coordination, installation and commissioning are delivered to the highest standards.

The Role

As Lead Technical Services Manager, you will act as the technical lead for all mechanical, electrical and public health services on the project, working closely with the client, consultants, design teams and construction teams to ensure the seamless integration and delivery of building services.

This is a highly visible position requiring strong leadership, technical expertise and the ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships while driving programme, quality and operational performance.

Key Responsibilities

• * Lead all technical services activities throughout the construction and commissioning phases of the project.
• * Manage and coordinate MEP consultants, specialist subcontractors and supply chain partners.
• * Review and manage design information, ensuring technical compliance, buildability and programme requirements are achieved.
• * Drive the coordination of building services with architectural and structural elements across the project.
• * Oversee procurement, installation and commissioning activities to ensure successful delivery.
• * Manage technical queries, design changes and project risks, implementing solutions proactively.
• * Chair technical workshops and coordination meetings with consultants and subcontractors.
• * Monitor progress against programme milestones and ensure any delays are identified and mitigated.* Ensure all works are delivered in line with quality standards, statutory requirements and client expectations.
• * Lead the testing, commissioning and handover processes, ensuring all systems are fully operational and appropriately documented.
• * Support the wider project team in delivering a safe, efficient and technically excellent project.

Requirements

• * Proven experience in a Technical Services Manager, Senior Technical Services Manager or Lead Technical Services Manager position within commercial fit-out, refurbishment, retrofit or major construction projects.
• * Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical and public health building services systems.
• * Experience delivering complex MEP packages on large-scale commercial developments, ideally within central London or major city-centre projects.
• * Previous experience working on high-value commercial fit-out, refurbishment or retrofit schemes.* Excellent technical, coordination and problem-solving capabilities.
• * Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and lead multidisciplinary teams.
• * Commercial awareness and a strong understanding of programme and project delivery objectives.
• * Relevant building services, engineering or construction qualification.
• * Professional memberships and relevant industry accreditations would be advantageous.

What's on Offer

• * Opportunity to play a leading role on a landmark commercial workspace development in London.
• * Exposure to a complex, large-scale retrofit and refurbishment scheme.
• * The opportunity to work with a highly regarded specialist commercial fit-out contractor.
• * Long-term career prospects with a progressive and growing contractor.
• * Competitive salary and benefits package.
• * A collaborative environment focused on quality, innovation and technical excellence