Technical Services Manager - London & Thames Valley

TieTalent; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dynamic work environment

Commitment to technical standards

Opportunity for professional growth

Job summary

A specialist recruitment firm is seeking a Technical Services Manager for the London & Thames Valley region. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in technical management within high-tech environments and strong expertise in M&E installations. Responsibilities include leading project oversight, ensuring compliance, and providing mentorship. This position offers a chance to work on innovative projects in a fast-growing sector focused on sustainable design.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in technical management or coordination in interiors fit-out.
• Strong technical acumen in M&E installation.
• Proficiency in coordinating across architectural and engineering deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical oversight across all project phases.
• Manage technical review of designs for feasibility and compliance.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship.

Skills

Technical management expertise

M&E installation knowledge

Interpersonal communication

Attention to detail

Education

BEng, BSc, or HNC/HND in a construction-related discipline

Job description

Overview

Technical Services Manager - London & Thames Valley role at TieTalent. Our client specializes in designing, building, and transforming high tech and office environments across the UK, with a heavy focus on sustainable, high-quality delivery and strong client partnerships.

• Deep expertise in interior fit-out disciplines


• A client-first culture grounded in health & safety, flexibility, swift responsiveness, and uncompromising quality & compliance


• Providing workplace consultancy, space planning, cost control, design, furniture, on-site management, and List-X fit-outs for corporate high-tech environments

Responsibilities

• Lead technical oversight across all project phases—from tender and design through procurement and fit-out—ensuring solutions are compliant, constructible, and aligned with client expectations.


• Manage the technical review of architectural, M&E, infrastructure, and designs, verifying feasibility, clarity, and constructability.


• Champion health, safety, compliance, and technical standards, embedding quality-first delivery into every project.


• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to on-site teams, subcontractors, and cross-functional stakeholders.


• Collaborate with project managers, design leads, and commercial teams to resolve technical challenges, mitigate risk, and streamline delivery.


• Implement value engineering methods that enhance constructability and efficiency without compromising design integrity.


• Ensure technical consistency across project documentation, RFIs, change orders, and variation control.


• Support post-project reviews, capturing insights to continuously elevate technical standards.


• Stay attuned to emerging materials, technologies, and sustainable methodologies, proposing innovations that align with sector trends and client needs.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience (typically 5+ years, ideally 7+) in technical management or coordination, especially in interiors fit-out, high-tech environments, or complex office schemes.


• Strong technical acumen in M&E installation in collaboration with fit-out subcontractors.


• Proficiency in interpreting and coordinating across architectural, engineering, and contractor deliverables.


• Proven track record of delivering to tight safety, quality, and cost standards with high client satisfaction.


• Excellent interpersonal skills: a collaborative communicator who can guide, influence, and support diverse teams.


• Sharp eye for production detail, constructability, and risk that delivers predictable, high-quality outcomes.

Desirable Attributes

• Qualifications such as BEng, BSc, or HNC/HND in a construction-related discipline, or CSCS or relevant technical accreditation.


• Familiarity with laboratory compliance standards (e.g., List-X, cleanroom provisions) or bioscience facility requirements.


• Knowledge of digital collaboration platforms or document control systems used in modern interior delivery.

What is in it for you?

• Help shape environments at the intersection of science, workplace design, and performance in a sector experiencing dynamic growth.


• Join a high-trust, repeat-client business recognized for quality, responsiveness, and flexibility.


• Be part of a growing international platform committed to pushing technical and sustainable standards forward.