Technical Services Manager

flynn Ireland; Norway; Hybrid; NOK 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Pension and life assurance

Healthcare

Job summary

Flynn seeks an experienced Technical Services Manager to lead MEPS delivery across Nordic projects, ensuring design compliance, testing, commissioning and handover. You will manage a multi-disciplinary team, maintain safety standards, and drive performance across subcontractors and consultants.

The role emphasizes autonomous leadership, strong client relationships, and delivering high-quality MEP outcomes on complex data centre, life sciences, and logistics projects in the Nordics.

Qualifications

• Third-level Building Services qualification or related diploma
• Minimum 10 years construction experience, minimum 5 years as a Services Co-ordinator
• Proven track record delivering projects to completion
• Understanding of design requirements and client brief
• Autonomous and able to work with limited supervision
• Results-oriented with strong drive to deliver MEP services
• Responsible and accountable for actions on projects

Responsibilities

• Identify and shortlist potential M&E partners during Tender and assist pre-award selections
• Assess and track performance of M&E subcontractors on quality, safety, schedule and value
• Act as escalation point and resolve M&E issues to a successful conclusion
• Foster and demonstrate Flynn's safety culture across the team
• Ensure Safety and Environmental Management Systems are implemented on all projects
• Build and resource the M&E team and clarify roles for each project
• Develop team skills and ensure adequate resource allocation and coaching
• Manage project team performance against agreed goals and standards
• Review tender documents to ensure cost-efficient M&E packages
• Perform due diligence on M&E subcontractors and flag commercial risks
• Lead relationships with M&E consultants and key utilities to optimise outcomes
• Identify new opportunities to grow Flynn’s client base and nurture relationships
• Maintain professional communications with M&E consultants and stakeholders
• Oversee QMS implementation for MEP activities and compliance with BCAR standards
• Attend select project/M&E meetings requiring senior presence
• Monitor progress of M&E installs and manage escalated issues with PM team
• Oversee commissioning, demonstration and handover of MEP systems
• Provide leadership as M&E Coordinator on specific projects

Skills

Autonomous

Results oriented

Leadership

Team building

Safety culture

Education

Building Services Degree

Building Services Diploma

Qualified Trade (M&E)

Related discipline

Job description

Flynn is a first-generation construction company with operations across Ireland, UK and Northern Europe. We specialize in Critical Environments such as Data Centres, Life Sciences, Aviation, High Value Manufacturing and Critical Logistics.

We are currently seeking experienced talented Technical Services Managers to join our high performing project teams in the Nordics.

If you would like to join a company who wins high profile projects with blue chip clients and if you enjoy working in a stimulating environment, then Flynn is the company for you.

REPORTING TO: Data Centre MEP Lead

Purpose of Role

Manage the successful delivery of MEPS systems across Flynn projects from specification compliance through to successful testing, commissioning and handover of services.

Role Responsibilities

• Identify and shortlist potential M&E partners during the Tender process and assist project team in the selection of same at pre-award meetings.
• Assess and track the ongoing performance of key M&E Subcontractors and trade partners across quality, safety, programme and value.
• Act as the escalation point and manage any escalated MEP issue to successful conclusion.
• Establish an excellent Safety culture by your example, ensuring that every member of your team buys into the Flynn’s culture of safety excellence.
• Ensure the procedures and requirements of our Safety Management and Environmental Management Systems are implemented on all projects from a Tech Services perspective.
• Build/resource the M&E team. Select appropriate team members for individual projects & clarify role requirements of Tech Services team.
• Generate a positive team ethic and promote a culture of inclusivity and insist your staff do the same.
• Communicate constructively with all the M&E team; commend freely and reward the extra mile.
• Develop the skill levels of individuals and teams. Ensure resource allocation in terms of time availability and financial support. Coach and mentor key talent.
• Manage project team’s performance holding them accountable to the agreed goals and standards.
• Review tender documents where appropriate to ensure M&E packages are cost efficient.
• Perform due diligence on M&E sub-contractors’ packages and flag issues that have a commercial implication.
• Manage escalated variations with the QS team.
• Take the lead in building and maintaining strong relationships with M&E Consultants understanding they have a significant impact on tender success and project delivery.
• Identify new opportunities to increase our client base. Set aside time to entertain clients to foster existing and build new relationships.
• Set a high standard of professionalism through excellent communications with the M&E Consultant, whether verbally, in writing or through presentations.
• Leverages key relationships, i.e. M&E Consultants, Utility Companies and Flynn personnel to ensure optimal outcomes for all projects.
• Oversee projects to ensure Flynn’s QMS is implemented for all MEP activities.
• Oversee Flynn projects to ensure compliance with BCAR and relevant M&E industry standards. Undertake regular site inspections to ensure compliance.
• Attend select project/M&E meetings where a senior presence is required.
• Monitor and track progress of relevant M&E installs. Manage escalated issues in line with senior project management requirements.
• Oversee the commissioning, demonstration and handover process to ensure successful M&E delivery.
• Perform the duties of an M&E Coordinator where required on specific projects.

The Candidate

• Third level qualification in Building Services Degree or Building Services Related Diploma or Qualified Trade (M or E) or related discipline.
• Min. 10 years construction experience, Min. 5 years as a Services Co-ordinator
• Proven track record of seeing projects through to completion.
• Understanding of the design requirements and the client's brief
• Proven ability to get along with the project team & nurture a positive working atmosphere.
• Autonomous – can deliver without close management supervision.
• Results oriented – possesses strong drive to deliver M&E service to the team.
• Responsible – takes responsibility for his actions.

Remuneration

Flynn offer a competitive remuneration package why may include basic salary, pension and life assurance, healthcare, and a travel allowance/company vehicle.

Flynn is an equal opportunity employer.

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