Senior Technical Services Manager

Fawkes & Reece; Slough; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Fawkes & Reece is seeking a Senior Technical Services Manager to oversee MEP services on commercial fit-out and refurbishment projects in London.

You will coordinate design, manage subcontractors and ensure safety, quality, and programme delivery, working with project teams and clients. The role offers leadership within an established technical services team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Technical Services Manager in commercial fit-out/refurbishment.
• Strong background delivering CAT A/CAT B fit-out projects.
• Extensive knowledge of MEP building services and coordination.
• Experience managing MEP subcontractors and design information.
• SMSTS and CSCS desirable; professional membership advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead the coordination and delivery of MEP services across projects.
• Manage MEP design development and coordination from pre-construction through completion.
• Review designs for compliance, buildability and value engineering.
• Coordinate MEP subcontractors and suppliers throughout the lifecycle.
• Oversee submissions, RFIs, design information and approvals.
• Monitor installation quality and ensure programme compliance.
• Support procurement, package management and cost control.
• Coordinate interfaces with architectural/structural/construction packages.
• Oversee testing, commissioning and handover of building services.
• Attend meetings and provide technical updates; mentor juniors.
• Drive health, safety, quality and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Client-facing

MEP coordination

Project delivery

QA/QC

Commissioning

Education

Building Services qualification

Tools

SMSTS

CSCS

Job description

Opportunity for a Senior Technical Services Manager to join a leading specialist contractor delivering high-quality commercial fit-out and refurbishment projects across London.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an established and growing business with a strong reputation for delivering technically complex projects across the commercial fit-out sector. Working alongside experienced project, commercial and technical teams, the successful candidate will take a leading role in the coordination and delivery of mechanical, electrical and public health services throughout the project lifecycle.

This position would suit an experienced Technical Services Manager who is looking to take on greater responsibility, work on high-value commercial projects and play a key role within an established technical delivery team.

About the role

Our client is seeking a Senior Technical Services Manager to oversee the technical delivery of MEP services across commercial fit-out and refurbishment projects in London.

Reporting into senior project leadership, the successful candidate will take responsibility for MEP design coordination, subcontractor management, technical compliance, commissioning and handover. They will work closely with project managers, commercial teams, consultants, designers and specialist subcontractors to ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme and to the required quality standards.

The role will involve significant client and consultant interaction, requiring a strong technical understanding alongside excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities for Senior Technical Services Manager

• Lead the coordination and delivery of mechanical, electrical and public health services across commercial fit-out projects
• Manage MEP design development and coordination from pre-construction through to completion
• Review technical designs for compliance, buildability, coordination and value engineering opportunities
• Manage MEP subcontractors and specialist suppliers throughout the project lifecycle
• Coordinate technical submissions, RFIs, design information and approvals
• Monitor installation quality and ensure works are delivered in accordance with specifications and programme requirements
• Work closely with commercial teams to support procurement, package management and cost control
• Coordinate interfaces between MEP, architectural, structural and construction packages
• Monitor programme performance and identify potential technical and delivery risks
• Oversee testing, commissioning and successful handover of all building services systems
• Attend client, consultant and project meetings, providing technical updates and solutions
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants and supply chain partners
• Support and mentor junior members of the technical services team
• Drive health, safety, quality and continuous improvement across project delivery

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Senior Technical Services Manager, Technical Services Manager, Building Services Manager or MEP Manager
• Strong background delivering commercial CAT A, CAT B fit-out and refurbishment projects
• Extensive knowledge of mechanical, electrical and public health building services
• Proven experience managing MEP subcontractors and specialist supply chain partners
• Experience overseeing projects from pre-construction through to commissioning and handover
• Strong understanding of design coordination, technical compliance, QA/QC and commissioning
• Excellent client-facing, leadership and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to review technical drawings, specifications and design information
• Relevant qualification in Building Services, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or Construction
• SMSTS and CSCS desirable
• Professional membership or chartered status advantageous

What our client offers

• Opportunity to join an established and growing specialist contractor
• Exposure to high-value and technically challenging commercial fit-out projects across London
• Strong project pipeline with long-term career progression opportunities
• Experienced leadership team and collaborative working environment
• Opportunity to take a senior role within the technical services function
• Continued investment in professional development, training and technical progression
• Competitive salary aligned to experience
• Annual discretionary bonus, company pension, private healthcare, car allowance, travel support, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and additional employee benefits