Senior MEP Technical Services Lead

HARRODS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Harrods is seeking a mechanically biased Technical Services Manager to lead MEP delivery across capital projects within our iconic Knightsbridge estate. You will review designs, manage consultants and ensure safe, compliant operation.

The role demands strong stakeholder engagement, long-term focus on sustainability and the ability to balance technical excellence with commercial delivery.

Qualifications

• A minimum of five years' mechanically biased experience managing mechanical, electrical and public health projects.
• Strong understanding of MEP systems, fire life safety and sustainability principles.
• Experience delivering construction or engineering projects from inception through to handover.
• Ability to review technical designs, engineering specifications and consultant proposals.
• Experience managing consultants, contractors and multiple stakeholders.
• Knowledge of statutory compliance, building regulations and health and safety requirements.
• An mechanical engineering-related degree.
• Professional membership with CIBSE.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of mechanical, electrical and public health elements across capital projects.
• Manage engineering consultants and design teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Reviewing and approving engineering schemes, specifications and technical designs.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, building regulations and health and safety standards.
• Oversee project programmes, budgets and technical deliverables.
• Support project handovers, operation and maintenance documentation and operational readiness.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Coaching and supporting wider project teams on M&E best practice.
• Maintaining engineering standards and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

MEP leadership

Stakeholder management

Mechanical design experience

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Project delivery

Education

Mechanical engineering degree

CIBSE membership

Job description

Harrods is seeking a mechanically biased Technical Services Manager to lead MEP delivery across capital projects within our iconic Knightsbridge estate. You will review designs, manage consultants and ensure safe, compliant operation.

The role demands strong stakeholder engagement, long-term focus on sustainability and the ability to balance technical excellence with commercial delivery.