Versatile Technical Services Manager - M&E Specialist

ZipRecruiter; St Albans; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Versatile Technical Services Manager - M&E Specialist to oversee mechanical and electrical services design for a major hospital refurbishment project. This hybrid role involves managing design processes and coordinating multidisciplinary teams, ensuring compliance with healthcare standards.

Qualifications

• Strong background in M&E design management on complex healthcare projects.
• Proven ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full design process for M&E services.
• Lead the design team ensuring compliance with Employer's Requirements.
• Coordinate site surveys and manage design meetings.

Skills

Design Management

Coordination

Compliance Reporting

Education

Degree in Engineering

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Versatile Technical Services Manager - M&E Specialist to lead the mechanical and electrical services design for a major hospital refurbishment project for a building and construction company. This role is integral to the transformation of the ground floor and basement levels, incorporating the development of a new MRI suite and a state-of-the-art nuclear medicine facility.

Project Scope Includes:

• Mechanical Services: Chilled Water (CHW), Low Temperature Hot Water (LTHW), Mechanical Ventilation, Building Management Systems (BMS), Comfort Cooling, Quench Pipes (MRI), Public Health Systems, Medical Gas Systems
• Electrical Services: Low Voltage (LV) Systems, Extra-Low Voltage (ELV) Systems including Data Infrastructure, Nurse Call Systems, Fire Alarm Systems, Fireman's Switches, MFSD Control Systems, Security and CCTV

Role Overview:

This is a hybrid role, based in St. Albans, with regular site visits to Earls Court and meetings at design consultants' offices as required.

You will be responsible for managing and coordinating M&E services design across all RIBA stages from Stage 3 to Stage 6.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the full design process for M&E services in conjunction with architectural and structural teams.
• Lead the design team, ensuring compliance with Employer's Requirements (ERs).
• Coordinate and participate in site surveys alongside design consultants.
• Organise and manage design meetings, including agendas, minutes, and tracking programmes.
• Collaborate with designers to identify value engineering opportunities.
• Manage and track design information from specialist suppliers.
• Review and coordinate drawing submissions and approvals within the project management system.
• Support procurement and delivery planning in partnership with the internal management team.
• Lead on commissioning activities and phased project handovers, including quality assurance of installed works and preparation of O&M/H&S documentation.
• Ensure the client's PC checklist requirements are fulfilled.
• Deliver consistent and comprehensive reporting on design, procurement, commissioning, and handover progress.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Strong background in M&E design management on complex healthcare or similar technical projects.
• Proven ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams and manage consultant relationships.
• Knowledge of hospital-specific building services systems is essential.
• Familiarity with RIBA stages, commissioning, and compliance reporting.

If you are interested in the Versatile Technical Services Manager - M&E Specialist role, please contact Ollie at (phone number removed).