Technical Services Manager

The Crowd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Private healthcare

Career development

Wellbeing support

Excellent office facilities

Job summary

The Crowd in London is seeking a capable Technical Services Manager to join our design and build team. You will own technical delivery across tendering, design development, construction, commissioning and handover, coordinating with clients, designers, consultants and subcontractors.

The role requires a degree in Building Services Engineering, strong drawing reviews, knowledge of regulations, and clear communication.

Qualifications

• Degree in Building Services Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical preferred).
• Experience reviewing technical drawings, specs and engineering proposals.
• Knowledge of building regs, industry standards and construction processes.
• Strong communication and presentation skills; able to explain technical matters clearly.
• Analytical mindset with ability to identify and resolve technical challenges.
• SMSTS certification would be advantageous.
• Awareness of sustainability standards like BREEAM or SKA.

Responsibilities

• Review tenders, quotes and costs; provide recommendations.
• Review drawings, specs and building services designs for accuracy and compliance.
• Collaborate with design teams to develop practical, technically sound solutions.
• Coordinate with consultants, subcontractors and project teams during delivery.
• Prepare and present technical information for client meetings and pitches.
• Support design changes, approvals and landlord consent processes.
• Monitor progress on site and help resolve construction issues.
• Assist commissioning, snagging and handover.
• Maintain strong organisation with competing deadlines and priorities.

Skills

Technical coordination

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Project delivery

SMSTS awareness

Problem solving

Education

Building Services Engineering degree

Job description

The Crowd are working with a growing, dynamic design & build company that is seeking a capable and organised Technical Services Manager to join their collaborative London team. This is an opportunity for a technically minded professional to take ownership across a varied range of projects, working at the intersection of design, engineering and construction.

This role is responsible for supporting projects from initial tender and design development through to construction, commissioning and final handover. The successful candidate will work closely with clients, designers, consultants, subcontractors and internal project teams to ensure projects are delivered to a high technical standard, within budget and in line with client expectations and relevant regulations such as CIBSE.

Our client offers a generous benefits package, including bonus, private healthcare, career development, wellbeing support and an incredible new office equipped with top amenities. With a genuinely social and people-focused culture, this is a great opportunity to join an established name in the design industry.

Please note this role is based in the office/site 5 days a week.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review project tenders, subcontractor quotations and costs, providing recommendations where required.
• Review technical drawings, specifications and building services designs for accuracy and compliance.
• Work with design teams to develop practical, technically sound solutions.
• Coordinate with consultants, subcontractors and wider project teams throughout delivery.
• Prepare and present technical information for client meetings, pitches and project discussions.
• Support design changes, approvals and landlord consent processes.
• Monitor technical progress on site and help resolve issues during construction.
• Support commissioning, snagging and final project handover.
• Maintain strong project organisation while managing competing deadlines and technical priorities.

Key Skills/Requirements:

• Degree-level qualification in Building Services Engineering, ideally Mechanical or Electrical
• Experience reviewing technical drawings, specifications and engineering proposals.
• Good knowledge of building regulations, industry standards and construction processes.
• Confident communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain technical matters clearly.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to identify and resolve technical challenges.
• SMSTS certification would be advantageous.
• Understand sustainable and environmental standards like BREEAM or SKA.

The Crowd is an equal opportunities employer and agency.