Technical Services Manager

Position Overview

Our client, a well-established construction company based in Manchester, is seeking an experienced Technical Services Manager to join the team. You will play a key part in delivering high‑quality design and build, office fit‑out, and refurbishment projects, including both CAT A and CAT B works.

Position Remuneration

• Salary: £65,000 – £75,000 (dependent on experience)
• Monday to Friday – 40 hours per week
• 26 days holiday
• Death in service benefit: 4 times gross salary
• Employee ownership annual partner tax‑free bonus scheme (after 12 months service)
• Discretionary performance bonus scheme
• Commission for all staff that bring business opportunities to the company (1% of project value paid after contract has been invoiced)
• Health Cash Plan
• Tesco voucher to the value of £50 per month (not contractual and subject to current legislation and staff welfare guidance)
• Training development support
• Quarterly company socials
• Cycle2Work
• Further alternative pay benefits (e.g., purchase additional holidays, tech scheme)

Key Responsibilities

Pre‑Construction / Estimation Phase

• Review tender documentation, specifications, and employer’s requirements
• Provide technical input, value engineering, and risk identification
• Assess programme constraints and phasing
• Validate subcontractor proposals for compliance & CDM

Design Development & Coordination

• Lead MEP design development in line with D&B obligations
• Manage subcontractors
• Ensure compliance with Building Control and client requirements
• Review tender returns and evaluate subcontractors
• Define scopes of work clearly and ensure ERs are met
• Advise on subcontractor selection
• Negotiate betterment from supply chain

Construction Phase

• Monitor installation for quality and compliance
• Resolve technical issues and clash detection with project teams
• Conduct site inspections and audits
• Coordinate builders’ work in connection with services

Commissioning and Handover

• Develop commissioning programme
• Oversee testing and commissioning activities
• Ensure O&M manuals and as‑built documentation are submitted
• Arrange client training and handover
• Manage defects and close‑out

Skills & Experience

• Strong MEP technical knowledge
• Experience in D&B fit‑out projects
• Tendering and VE
• Design and subcontractor management
• Knowledge of UK regulations and standards
• Commercial awareness

Key Competencies

• Leadership and coordination
• Problem‑solving and decision‑making
• Communication and stakeholder management
• Attention to detail
• Time and programme management

Position Requirements

Essential

• Strong background in building services engineering (Mechanical or Electrical)
• Experience in interior fit‑out / refurbishment projects (commercial, office, retail, or hospitality)
• Good understanding of UK building regulations and standards
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
• Strong coordination and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities

Desirable

• Degree or HNC/HND in Building Services Engineering or related discipline
• Membership of a professional body (e.g., Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers)
• Experience with BIM and coordination software (e.g., Revit, Navisworks)

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