Technical Services Manager

Unispace; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Unispace is seeking a Technical Services Manager to manage MEP designs and oversee project deliveries in London. The role involves leading projects, coordinating specifications, and ensuring compliance with building services standards. Join a dynamic team committed to workplace innovation and employee well-being while benefiting from competitive compensation and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension contributions

Paid holiday leave

Travel opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• At least 5 years experience in project management within the fitout industry.
• Ability to manage multiple MEP projects simultaneously.
• Strong understanding of local building services codes and health & safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from inception, ensuring designs are on time and within budget.
• Organise production of MEP performance specifications.
• Chair site meetings and monitor subcontractor progress.

Skills

Experience in the fitout industry

Knowledge of mechanical, public health, electrical and life safety services

Project management experience

Client relationship management

Education

Recognised qualifications in building services engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

Construction Project Management software

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At Unispace, we are committed to transforming workplaces to meet the diverse needs of today’s dynamic global brands. Our agile, end-to-end approach is delivered seamlessly across borders, fueled by strong client partnerships and supported by insightful workplace intelligence and innovative technology.

We believe that everyone deserves to work in an environment that inspires productivity, fosters peak performance, and promotes overall well-being. Across our 48 global studios, we recognize that positive work environments cultivate open, collaborative, and supportive cultures, enriched by the contributions of independent and motivated individuals from all backgrounds.

While our core business revolves around strategizing, designing, and building workplaces for some of the world's leading brands, we understand that our people are our greatest asset. We prioritize their growth and well-being through a comprehensive Employee Value Proposition program that includes rewards and recognition, career development opportunities, and a strong focus on mental and physical well-being.

To further support our team, we embrace flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working options that empower our employees to balance in-office collaboration with remote work flexibility. This approach not only enhances work-life balance but also allows us to harness the full potential of our diverse and talented workforce.

Role Profile

As a Technical Services Manager (TSM) based in London, you will be assisting in the production of Building Services MEP Designs for tender by our supply chain, and the installation of Building Services on site. This includes responsibility for day-to-day management of the services-related project elements and responsibility for managing multiple projects at different stages, simultaneously from an MEP perspective.

Responsibilities include but not limited to

• Leading projects from their inception, ensuring designs are completed on time and in line with a client’s budget
• Organising the production of MEP performance specifications to RIBA Stage 2/3 for the supply chain to tender on a D&B basis.
• Develop specifications, drawings and & schedules.
• Carry out building surveys/appraisals and produce reports and recommendations for existing and/or new MEP services including BMS controls.
• Assist & advise the Pre-Construction and Design teams with key issues, problem solving, identification of risk, and budgeting of MEP services.
• Input into, and Evaluation of Sub-Contractor tender bids and design documentation.
• Assisting Sales in pitching projects and putting together MEP information for client presentations.
• Chair MEP site meetings, offer technical advice, and monitoring of sub-contractor progress.
• Review and Approval of Sub-Contractor technical submissions and drawings.
• Attend, and chair where appropriate, meetings with the client, the designers, specialist contractors and other team members.
• Assisting the DPM with void closure and periodic MEP inspections / sign off’s where required.
• Prepare commissioning programmes and manage the commissioning process where required.
• Contribute to the regular project reports and attend project meetings, including formal Quality Audits on ongoing and completed projects.
• Operational responsibility for delivery of building services engineering works in terms of compliance and quality.

Skills & Experiences

• Experience in the fitout industry, ideally with involvement in medium (£10m+) and preferably at least one large (£20m+) project.
• Knowledge of mechanical, public health, electrical and life safety building services.
• Knowledge and understanding of local market and subcontractors.
• Knowledge of the pre-construction process, ideally with knowledge of managing the design phase of a project
• Recognised qualifications in building services engineering.
• Knowledgeable of local building services codes of practice, and health & safety standards / systems.
• Ideally, experienced in the use of Microsoft Project / Vista and Construction Project Management software.
• Ability to collate information from the team to prepare and present the project report.
• A relationship focused approach to clients and sub-contractors.

What We Offer

In return, you will receive a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, including a pension, paid holiday leave, and travel opportunities across our global offices. Unispace values its employees and offers extensive rewards and recognition, career development, and a focus on well-being.

While we do support Hybrid and Flexible working where possible, there will be a requirement to travel to client-sites as well as to be in our London Studio (Near Tower Bridge) to collaborate with the team on a regular basis.

Join Us

If you are passionate about joining Unispace and contributing to some of the world’s most recognisable commercial design projects, then please apply through our careers page.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management and Engineering

• Industries

  Construction, Design Services, and Architecture and Planning

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