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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