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Technical Services Manager
Job Posted: 15 hours ago
Salary: £ 75,000 - 85,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: London
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Job Opportunity: Technical Services Manager
Location: London
Employment Type: Full time, permanent
Reports To: Head of Technical Services
About the company
A leading specialist in commercial fit-out, refurbishment, and technical services. They deliver high quality Cat A / Cat B work, tenant-ready spaces, structural upgrades, and complex technical installations (MEP, HVAC, plumbing, power, etc.).
They are part of a successful group company, giving them the financial strength and backing of a £150 million privately owned group. With a turnover of £34m carrying out projects typically between £500k to £20m
Their in-house sustainability and low energy teams ensure their projects are both high performance and environmentally responsible.
They place sustainability, social value, and design excellence at the heart of everything they do and believe in a “people, planet, purpose” methodology — delivering high performance spaces while minimising environmental impact and contributing to communities.
Their culture is collaborative, solution-driven, and focused on integrity, continuous improvement, and respect for all stakeholders.
Recent successes & recognition
Gold at the CCS Awards and “Most Sustainable Project” at the FIS Awards
We won the Plastic Reduction Award from the Considerate Constructors Scheme
Shortlisted for NBCA Awards in Sustainability and Community Engagement
Transitioned to Construct Zero Business Champion in 2023, reinforcing our commitment to reducing carbon emissions in construction
Role Overview: Technical Services Manager
As Technical Services Manager, you will lead the technical delivery function across multiple, high-complexity fit-out and refurbishment projects. You will bridge design intent and on-site execution, manage key MEP/technical packages, ensure compliance, and drive innovation and efficiency across the technical services team.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage the technical services team (engineers, designers, coordinators) through design, tender, and delivery phases
Ensure technical excellence, compliance with standards, codes, and client requirements
Oversee mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, power & lighting systems design and coordination
Review and critique designs by external consultants and subcontractors
Drive value engineering, constructability reviews, and integration between disciplines
Monitor budget, risk, technical change control, quality, and site performance
Champion sustainable design practices: low carbon design, circular economy, material reuse, energy efficiency
Develop technical standards, methods, and protocols
Liaise with clients, consultants, local authorities, and subcontractors as technical lead
Provide technical mentoring, training, and development to staff
Essential
Degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical, Electrical, Building Services, or related engineering discipline
Significant experience leading technical delivery in fit-out, refurbishment, or building services environment
Strong understanding of MEP systems, design coordination, construction methods, and specification
Proven track record managing multiple projects, interfacing with designers and contractors
Experience in sustainable building practices, carbon reduction measures, and circular design
Excellent communicator, able to translate technical detail for non-technical stakeholders
Strong leadership, decision making, problem solving, and mentoring capability
Desirable
Professional membership (CIBSE, IMechE, etc.)
Prior involvement in high value heritage or listed building refurbishment
Experience with BREEAM, WELL, or other sustainability certification regimes
Previous exposure to ESG programmes, embodied carbon measurement, or circular design
What We Offer
Competitive salary & performance incentives
Opportunity to lead the technical direction of flagship, high-profile projects
Strong support from executive leadership and sustainability teams
Career progression and development in a growing, mission-driven firm
Exposure to cutting-edge sustainable design, circular systems, and innovation
Collaborative, values-driven work cultureBefore You Apply
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