Senior Technical Manager

People Group Limited; Bolton; On-site; GBP 95,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior Technical MEP Manager in Bolton, UK. The role involves managing pre-construction design, ensuring compliance with engineering standards, and coordinating with stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in Building Services Engineering and experience with MEP projects. A competitive salary and car allowance are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in MEP projects valued between £5M and £50M.
• Exposure to sectors such as healthcare or commercial.
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status or working towards it.

Responsibilities

• Own the technical delivery and strategy throughout the pre‑construction phase.
• Establish and oversee technical deliverables plans.
• Identify, manage, and mitigate design and technical risks.

Skills

Pre‑construction design management

Building Services Engineering

Stakeholder coordination

Design communication

Risk management

Education

Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Job description

Senior Technical MEP Manager

£95k + £6.5k Car Allowance + Company Package

Our client is a market leader in MEP contracting with a rich history and proven track record delivering major building services & infrastructure projects both in the UK and worldwide.

Due to securing some new projects in the aviation market, we are seeking an experienced Senior Technical Manager to join our Technical team in Greater Manchester where you'll play a key role in delivering high-profile projects and driving technical excellence.

Who We're Looking For

• Pre‑construction design management experience on MEP projects valued between £5M‑£50M
• Strong and proven experience across Building Services Engineering, with exposure to sectors such as healthcare or commercial
• Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering (BEng, MEng, or MSc) – desirable
• Skilled in stakeholder coordination and design communication
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status or working towards – desirable
• Experience managing design risk and specialist input (e.g., MMC, CDP)

What you'll be doing

• Own the technical delivery and strategy throughout the pre‑construction phase, ensuring compliance with client Project Delivery System (PDS).
• Establish and oversee technical deliverables plans, managing internal and external design reviews.
• Identify, manage, and mitigate design and technical risks effectively.
• Coordinate the engagement of specialist contributors (e.g., MMC/offsite, CDP designers) at appropriate project stages.
• Ensure fully coordinated and clearly communicated designs across all disciplines.
• Discharge client's legal and technical duties under CDM 2015 and the Building Safety Act.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant engineering standards, regulations, and best practices.
• Drive value engineering processes and manage design changes in collaboration with project teams.
• Define consultant scope, manage design fees, and align deliverables with pricing, procurement, and delivery strategies (including DRM/BG6).
• Work closely with digital engineers, project engineers, and consultants to ensure seamless integration of design across all phases.