Technical Services Manager

Ambit; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Bonus opportunities

Pension scheme

Private healthcare

Hybrid working

Professional development

Career progression

Generous leave

Job summary

Ambit is seeking a proactive Technical Services Manager in London to lead the technical delivery of building services across diverse projects. You will work with clients, consultants and contractors to ensure high-quality design coordination, compliance and timely handovers.

The role requires strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical and public health systems, plus experience in design coordination, commissioning and risk management.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Technical Services/MEP management role on construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical and public health systems.
• Experience coordinating design and commissioning processes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of technical building services across multiple projects.
• Coordinate MEP and specialist systems from design through completion.
• Review design information for compliance, quality and buildability.
• Drive design coordination with consultants and contractors.
• Monitor progress and support milestones.
• Manage technical risks and mitigation strategies.
• Oversee testing, commissioning and handover activities.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and client requirements.
• Lead technical coordination meetings with stakeholders.
• Support procurement and contractor management.
• Resolve technical issues and push for best practices.
• Support continuous improvement across the business.

Skills

Tech leadership

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Public health systems

Design coordination

Commissioning processes

Stakeholder management

Multitasking

Problem-solving

Commercial awareness

Education

Building Services Engineering degree

Tools

BIM

Digital construction

MS Project

Job description

Technical Services Manager

Location: London Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent Company: Ambit

At Ambit, we are committed to delivering outstanding projects through innovation, collaboration, and technical expertise. As we continue to expand, we are seeking a talented and motivated Technical Services Manager to join our growing team.

As a Technical Services Manager, you will play a key role in managing the technical aspects of project delivery, working closely with clients, consultants, contractors, and project teams to ensure building services are designed, coordinated, and delivered to the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of technical building services across multiple projects.
• Coordinate mechanical, electrical, public health, and specialist systems from design through to completion.
• Review design information to ensure compliance, quality, and buildability.
• Work closely with consultants and contractors to drive effective design coordination.
• Monitor technical progress and support project teams in achieving key milestones.
• Manage technical risks and contribute to mitigation strategies.
• Oversee testing, commissioning, and handover activities.
• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations, industry standards, and client requirements.
• Attend and lead technical coordination meetings with stakeholders.
• Support procurement activities and contractor management.
• Assist in the resolution of technical issues and design challenges.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and technical best practice across the business.

About You

You are a proactive and detail-oriented professional with a strong technical background and a passion for delivering quality outcomes.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in a Technical Services Manager, Building Services Manager, MEP Manager, or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and public health systems.
• Experience delivering technical services on construction, fit-out, infrastructure, commercial, residential, healthcare, or data centre projects.
• Understanding of design coordination and commissioning processes.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively within project teams.
• Excellent problem-solving and organisational skills.
• Commercial awareness and an understanding of project delivery objectives.

Desirable Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Building Services Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Membership of CIBSE, IET, IMechE, or another relevant professional body.
• Experience working within consultancy, contractor, or client-side environments.
• Knowledge of BIM, digital construction, and modern methods of construction.
• Understanding of sustainability and low-carbon building services solutions.

Why Join Ambit?

At Ambit, we recognise that our people are our greatest asset. We provide a collaborative and supportive environment where individuals are empowered to take ownership, develop their careers, and make a real impact.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Performance-related bonus opportunities.
• Pension scheme.
• Private healthcare.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Ongoing professional development and training support.
• Clear career progression opportunities.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• A collaborative, inclusive, and ambitious company culture.