Job Title: Technical Services Manager (M&E)
Location: Romford, Essex / Site Visits
Salary: £85,000 - £95,000 + Car Allowance + Benefits
The Role:
- Seeking an experienced, mechanically biased M&E professional with strong technical expertise in mechanical building services and a good understanding of electrical systems.
- Provide technical oversight of all mechanical and electrical elements across the business, from pre-construction through to commissioning and handover.
- Review M&E tender documentation, specifications and drawings to identify technical risks, opportunities and potential design issues.
- Work closely with estimating teams to review subcontractor quotations, identify exclusions and ensure tender submissions are accurate and comprehensive.
- Assess and recommend suitable M&E subcontractors from the company's approved supply chain and attend tender interviews where required.
- Support commercial teams with procurement, ensuring subcontractor quotations align with tender requirements and contractual obligations.
- Provide technical guidance to Project Managers, Quantity Surveyors and Design Managers, assisting with technical queries, design coordination and subcontractor management.
- Review subcontractor technical submissions, RFIs, construction drawings and specifications, attending design meetings where necessary.
- Undertake regular site visits to monitor M&E installation progress, quality and programme performance, identifying potential issues and recommending solutions.
- Provide technical support regarding statutory services, utility connections and associated programme requirements.
- Review and coordinate M&E commissioning programmes, ensuring sufficient time is allocated for testing, witnessing and system commissioning.
- Review O&M manuals, handover documentation and certification, ensuring all project requirements are met.
- Assist commercial teams with complex variations and final accounts, identifying opportunities to minimise risks and add value to the business.
The Company:
- Established in 1991, this is a well-established main contractor delivering construction projects across London and the South East.
- Operates across a diverse range of sectors including education, healthcare, residential, commercial, heritage, community and leisure.
- Specialises in new-build construction, refurbishment, structural alterations and heritage restoration projects.
- Delivers projects valued up to £50m, working with public and private sector clients, including local authorities, educational institutions and healthcare organisations.
- Has a strong track record delivering technically challenging projects, including school developments, healthcare refurbishments, commercial buildings and residential schemes.
The Ideal Candidate:
- Ideally 10+ years' experience within the mechanical and electrical building services industry.
- Previous experience working for a main contractor or established M&E subcontractor.
- HNC/HND in Building Services Engineering or a relevant technical qualification.
- Experience in a Technical Services Manager, M&E Manager, Building Services Manager or similar senior technical position.
- Commercially aware, with experience reviewing tender documentation, subcontractor quotations and identifying technical and contractual risks.
- Proactive, approachable and knowledgeable, with strong communication skills and the ability to provide practical solutions across multiple projects.
- Based within a reasonable commuting distance of Harold Wood, with the flexibility to attend project sites regularly.
What You Will Get:
- £85,000 - £95,000 per annum.
- Car allowance and private health insurance.
- Company profit share scheme.
- Flexible working policy, with a greater office presence expected initially while settling into the business.
- Opportunity to take on a senior technical position with significant involvement across the business.