Technical Services Manager

g2 Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

g2 Recruitment seeks an experiencedTechnical Services Manager to lead MEP delivery on high-profile construction and data centre projects across London.

You will oversee design through handover, provide technical leadership, manage key stakeholders, and ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to high quality standards.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Building Services Engineering or related discipline.
• 10+ years construction experience, including 5+ years in a Services Coordinator/Technical Services/MEP leadership role.
• Experience delivering large-scale construction or data centre projects.
• Strong communication and proactive problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support the selection and management of MEP subcontractors and trade partners.
• Monitor subcontractor performance across safety, quality, programme, and commercial objectives.
• Act as the senior escalation point for MEP-related issues and drive successful resolutions.
• Promote and maintain strong health, safety, and environmental culture across all projects.
• Review tender documentation and provide technical input to ensure cost-effective solutions.
• Identify and manage commercial and technical risks within MEP packages.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with consultants, clients, utility providers, and key project stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with quality management systems, industry standards, and statutory requirements.
• Monitor project progress, conduct site inspections, and support project teams in achieving programme milestones.
• Oversee commissioning, testing, demonstration, and handover of MEP services.

Skills

MEP leadership

Stakeholder management

Project delivery

Health & Safety

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s/Diploma in Building Services or related

Job description

I am seeking an experienced and talented Technical Services Manager to join a high-performing project teams delivering prestigious construction and data centre projects across London.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a company renowned for delivering complex projects for clients while working in a dynamic, collaborative, and safety-focused environment.

Reporting to: Data Centre MEP Lead

Role Purpose

Lead the successful delivery of MEP systems from design and specification compliance through to testing, commissioning, and final handover. You will provide technical leadership, manage key stakeholders, and ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the selection and management of MEP subcontractors and trade partners.
• Monitor subcontractor performance across safety, quality, programme, and commercial objectives.
• Act as the senior escalation point for MEP-related issues and drive successful resolutions.
• Promote and maintain strong health, safety, and environmental culture across all projects.
• Review tender documentation and provide technical input to ensure cost-effective solutions.
• Identify and manage commercial and technical risks within MEP packages.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with consultants, clients, utility providers, and key project stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with quality management systems, industry standards, and statutory requirements.
• Monitor project progress, conduct site inspections, and support project teams in achieving programme milestones.
• Oversee commissioning, testing, demonstration, and handover of MEP services.

About You

• Right to work in the UK.
• Proven experience delivering large-scale construction or data centre projects through to completion.
• Degree or Diploma in Building Services Engineering or a related discipline, or a qualified Mechanical/Electrical trade background.
• Minimum 10 years' construction experience, including at least 5 years in a Services Coordinator, Technical Services, or similar MEP leadership role.
• Strong understanding of MEP design, installation, commissioning, and project delivery.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of working independently.
• Strong leadership skills with a focus on developing teams and driving performance.
• Results-driven with a commitment to safety, quality, and excellence.