Job Description:

Technical Services Manager (Mechanical Bias)

Location: London – Central London projects
Contract: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £85,000–£95,000 + Package
Sector: Commercial Office Fit-Out / Design & Build
Reporting to: Director of Projects

The Opportunity

An established London-based workplace design and build contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Technical Services Manager with a strong mechanical bias.

The business delivers high-quality commercial interiors, including Cat A and Cat B office fit-outs, refurbishments and premium workplace environments.

This is a senior technical position, taking ownership of MEP services from pre-construction and design development through installation, commissioning and final handover.

You will act as the technical lead across mechanical and electrical building services, working closely with Project Managers, Designers, Consultants and Subcontractors to ensure projects are delivered to the highest technical and quality standards.

There will also be an opportunity to influence technical standards, improve delivery processes and strengthen the overall MEP function.

Key Responsibilities

Pre-Construction & Design

• Review existing building services information, landlord specifications and technical surveys.
• Lead MEP input during tender and pre-construction stages.
• Review and challenge consultant and subcontractor designs to ensure they are compliant and buildable.
• Identify technical risks, scope gaps and value engineering opportunities.
• Support MEP subcontractor procurement and technical tender assessments.

Mechanical & Electrical Services

• Provide technical leadership across HVAC systems, including VRF/VRV, fan coil units, chilled water, LTHW, AHUs and ventilation.
• Oversee public health, plumbing, drainage and sprinkler modifications.
• Manage BMS and controls integration with existing building systems.
• Ensure services meet required performance, acoustic, thermal comfort and air quality standards.

Project Delivery & Coordination

• Lead MEP coordination meetings and resolve technical clashes on site.
• Review technical submissions, installation drawings and equipment specifications.
• Manage technical queries, RFIs, variations and design changes.
• Monitor subcontractor performance, quality, programme and health and safety.
• Coordinate with landlords, building management teams and specialist engineers.
• Ensure MEP programmes align with overall project milestones.

Testing, Commissioning & Handover

• Oversee testing and commissioning activities in accordance with CIBSE and BSRIA guidance.
• Coordinate witness testing, system balancing and landlord approvals.
• Ensure O&M manuals, as-built drawings, certificates and handover documentation are completed.
• Support client training, defects management and final project close-out.

About You

• Proven experience as a Technical Services Manager, Building Services Manager, MEP Manager or Senior Mechanical Project Engineer.
• Strong mechanical building services background, with a good understanding of electrical systems.
• Experience delivering Cat A and Cat B commercial office fit-outs or refurbishments.
• Background working for a main contractor, design-and-build contractor or MEP subcontractor within the commercial fit-out sector.
• Strong technical knowledge of HVAC, ventilation, public health and building management systems.
• Good understanding of Building Regulations, CIBSE standards, BSRIA guidance and commissioning procedures.
• Confident managing consultants, subcontractors and multiple project stakeholders.
• Comfortable managing several projects at different stages of delivery.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND or Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or a related discipline.
• SMSTS.
• CSCS Manager or Professional-level card.
• First Aid qualification desirable.
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status (CIBSE/IMechE) advantageous.

Desirable Experience

• High-end commercial office fit-outs and premium workplace environments.
• Experience working on corporate headquarters, heritage buildings, hospitality or members' clubs.
• Knowledge of BREEAM, SKA, WELL or NABERS sustainability standards