Technical Services Manager

Michael Taylor Search & Selection; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Greater London is seeking an experienced Technical Services Manager to manage MEP services from preconstruction to completion. The role involves overseeing the design quality and performance of projects within the fit out and refurbishment sector. Offering a salary range of £80,000 to £90,000, this permanent position provides long-term career opportunities in a supportive environment. Hybrid working options are available to ensure a healthy work-life balance.

Benefits

Clear opportunities for career progression

Supportive work environment

Hybrid working flexibility

Qualifications

• Experience with main contractors in the fit out and refurbishment sector.
• Strong preconstruction experience.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage the MEP design process, programme, and quality.
• Represent building services in design meetings and chair workshops.
• Prepare detailed responses to scored tender questions.

Skills

Technical coordination

MEP design management

Stakeholder communication

Attention to detail

Education

Qualified in Building Services, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Join a highly respected main contractor with over 50 years of excellence delivering complex commercial projects across London. Renowned for quality, technical expertise, and long standing client relationships, this business operates predominantly on repeat and referral work. Their portfolio spans commercial offices, high end fit out, structural alterations, healthcare, retail, leisure, and education, with project values ranging from £1 million to £40 million.

This is a permanent opportunity offering long term stability, professional development, and the chance to work within a technically strong and people focused organisation.

Role Overview

The business is seeking an experienced Technical Services Manager to join its London based team. You will take full responsibility for managing MEP services from preconstruction through to completion, ensuring design quality, coordination, and performance across a range of fit out and refurbishment projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the MEP design process, programme, and quality across assigned projects
• Represent building services in client and consultant design meetings and chair MEP design workshops
• Take ownership of technical submittals, MEP drawing reviews, and O and M documentation
• Work closely with the Project Lead, Planner, and Project Managers to develop and manage construction programmes
• Lead the development and coordination of commissioning programmes
• Manage the services RFI process and maintain clear communication with site and technical teams
• Review and assess MEP tender returns and attend subcontractor tender interviews
• Prepare detailed and technically robust responses to scored tender questions

About You

• Qualified in Building Services, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, with a strong understanding of both disciplines
• Experience working for a main contractor or specialist subcontractor within the fit out and refurbishment sector
• Strong preconstruction and technical coordination experience
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Collaborative, accountable, and confident communicating with multiple stakeholders

What's on Offer

• Permanent position with a salary of £80,000 to £90,000 depending on experience
• Clear opportunities for career progression within a well established specialist contractor
• A supportive and growing business that values technical excellence and long term careers
• Hybrid working flexibility to support a healthy work life balance

If you are a technically driven Technical Services Manager seeking a long term role with a highly respected contractor, we would be delighted to discuss this opportunity further