Job Description:

Freelance Technical Services Manager

Crawley, West Sussex | £400–£425 per day | Immediate Start | Long-Term Contract

We are currently seeking an experienced Freelance Technical Services Manager to join an established project team delivering a £15m commercial Cat B fit out project near Crawley.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong Technical Services Manager to take the lead on all M&E services, overseeing the full process from design development and procurement through to installation, commissioning and final handover.

You will be the lead Technical Services Manager on the project, working closely with the wider construction team, client MEP team and specialist M&E subcontractors to ensure the successful delivery of all mechanical and electrical packages.

The successful candidate must have a proven track record delivering Cat B commercial fit out projects and live within a commutable distance of Crawley.

The Role 

As the lead Technical Services Manager, you will take responsibility for the technical, commercial and operational management of all M&E services throughout the project lifecycle.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading the delivery of all mechanical and electrical (M&E) packages on a £15m commercial fit out project.

• Managing the client MEP team, stakeholder expectations and technical requirements.

• Managing M&E subcontractors, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with programme and quality requirements.

• Assisting with MEP design development, technical reviews, design coordination and the resolution of technical queries.

• Overseeing M&E procurement, subcontractor appointments, package scopes and material lead times.

• Reviewing and managing M&E cost plans, budgets, variations and commercial performance.

• Developing, monitoring and coordinating MEP programmes in line with the overall construction programme.

• Coordinating mechanical and electrical services with architectural, structural and wider construction packages.

• Identifying design clashes, technical risks and programme constraints, implementing solutions to maintain progress.

• Monitoring installation quality, commissioning activities, testing, snagging and final handover.

• Working closely with the Project Manager, Construction Manager and wider site team to ensure successful project delivery.

• Providing technical leadership and maintaining clear communication between the client, consultants, subcontractors and site teams.

Requirements

To be considered for this Freelance Technical Services Manager position, you will need:

• A minimum of five years' experience delivering commercial Cat B office fit out projects.

• Proven experience as a Technical Services Manager, Senior M&E Manager or MEP Project Manager on commercial fit out schemes.

• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical and electrical building services and MEP coordination.

• Experience managing client MEP teams and specialist M&E subcontractors.

• A strong understanding of MEP design development, procurement, cost planning and programme management.

• The ability to lead M&E packages independently and take ownership of technical and delivery decisions.

• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.

• A proactive, organised and commercially aware approach to project delivery.

• Residence within a commutable distance of Crawley, West Sussex.

• Availability to start ASAP and commit to a long-term freelance assignment.

Contract Details

• Position: Freelance Technical Services Manager

• Location: Near Crawley, West Sussex

• Day rate: £400–£425, depending on experience

• Project value: £14m commercial fit-out

• Project type: Cat B commercial office fit-out

• Responsibilities: Full M&E package management, design, procurement, cost plans, programme and delivery

• Start date: ASAP

• Duration: Long-term freelance contract

Apply Now

If you are an experienced Freelance Technical Services Manager with a strong background in M&E delivery, MEP design coordination and commercial Cat B fit-out projects, we want to hear from you.

This is an opportunity to take the lead on all M&E services within a £14m commercial fit-out project, joining an established site team with a long-term freelance opportunity available.

Apply today to discuss this Technical Services Manager opportunity.