Senior MEP & Building Services Tech Lead

Sphere Solutions; West of England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sphere Solutions seeks a Senior Technical Manager to lead the technical delivery of major MEP/building services projects in the UK. You will steer pre-construction and design development, drive technical risk management, and coordinate cross-disciplinary teams to ensure compliant, design-led outcomes.

The role requires strong BIM, ISO 19650 and Building Regulations knowledge, plus a track record of cost-effective technical leadership on complex projects.

Qualifications

• A degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Building Services Engineering is required.
• Professional registration with a recognised engineering institution is preferred.
• Significant experience in building services engineering and technical management is essential.

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.

Skills

MEP engineering

Technical management

BIM / ISO 19650

Design coordination

Risk management

Client/consultant coordination

Commercial awareness

Contractual awareness

Education

BEng/MEng Building Services

MSc Building Services

Professional registration (CIBSE/IET/IMechE)

Tools

BIM

3D coordination

BSRIA design frameworks

ISO 19650

Job description

Sphere Solutions seeks a Senior Technical Manager to lead the technical delivery of major MEP/building services projects in the UK. You will steer pre-construction and design development, drive technical risk management, and coordinate cross-disciplinary teams to ensure compliant, design-led outcomes.

The role requires strong BIM, ISO 19650 and Building Regulations knowledge, plus a track record of cost-effective technical leadership on complex projects.