Position Overview
Our client, a well‑established construction company based in Manchester, is seeking an experienced Technical Services Manager to join the team. The role involves delivering high‑quality design and build, office fit‑out, and refurbishment projects, including both CAT A and CAT B works.
The Technical Services Manager is responsible for leading and coordinating all building services (MEP) aspects of projects from the tender stage through to completion and handover, ensuring all technical services are delivered in line with client requirements, programme, cost, and quality expectations.
Location & Salary
Manchester, Greater Manchester
Salary: £65,000 – £75,000 per annum
Remuneration & Benefits
- 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 and 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
Essential Requirements
- 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 Requirements
- 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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