Technical Services Manager

Description

• Manage and review MEP statutory and specialist subcontractor quotes.
• Carry out technical audits and QA checks throughout installation phases.
• Get involved at the front end of projects, supporting pre-construction activities.
• Ensure MEP installations are delivered in line with programme, quality, and cost requirements.
• Liaise closely with project managers, commercial teams, site teams, consultants, and clients.
• Contribute to value engineering, buildability, and cost optimisation exercises.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation and reporting.
• Lead MEP design reviews, ensuring compliance with specifications, regulations, and best practice.
• Ensure all MEP works comply with current UK building regulations, British Standards, and project specifications.
• Provide technical input into tender submissions.
• Provide technical guidance to site-based teams.
• Monitor installation quality on site and manage non-conformances.
• Coordinate with consultants, subcontractors, and internal project teams to resolve technical issues.
• Oversee MEP services across multiple live projects simultaneously.
• Support commissioning, handover, and final certification processes.
• Act as the primary technical point of contact for MEP-related matters.
• Analyse tender returns and support subcontractor selection.
• Attend design meetings, site inspections, and progress meetings as required.

Requirements

This is a senior technical role requiring strong coordination between design teams, commercial teams, site management, subcontractors, and clients.

An established main contractor is seeking an experienced Technical Services Manager to oversee the delivery of Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health (MEP) services across multiple construction projects. The role covers both pre-construction and project delivery, ensuring technical quality, compliance, and commercial alignment throughout the project lifecycle.

• Solid knowledge of UK building regulations and MEP compliance.
• Experience managing multiple projects concurrently.
• Strong understanding of design coordination and technical assurance processes.
• Willingness to travel across sites in the South / West of the M25 and M11/Cambridge corridor.
• Proven experience in a Technical Services Manager, MEP Manager, or similar role within the construction industry.
• Strong background in MEP/building services, ideally within a main contracting environment.
• Commercial awareness, including tender analysis and subcontractor management.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Benefits

Salary: £80,000 – £90,000 per annum (DOE)

Note: There may be two roles available, subject to travel flexibility.

Training + Development

Interview process

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