Job Description
Bulb Interiors & Laboratories
Technical Services Manager
Reading, UK
We are commercial interior fit-out specialists in office and laboratory sectors. Bulb is part of Unispace Life Sciences.
For Office interiors, our team works with you in redefining your workplace to create inspiring and productive environments. Whether it be corporate office, building or data centre – you will receive a professional service, that is customised to suit your needs. Along with commercial internal fit-outs, we offer workplace consultancy, building appraisals, interior design, furniture selection, project management, and cost control.
For your Laboratory space, we bring together unmatched construction, engineering & scientific expertise to laboratory fit-out, refurbishment, and consultancy. We can guide you through the building selection, lab design, lab furniture, ventilation, refrigeration, gas supply, regulatory compliance, security.
Role Profile
As a Technical Services Manager (TSM) based in Reading, you will be assisting in the production of Building Services MEP Designs for tender by our supply chain, and the installation of Building Services on site. This includes responsibility for day-to-day management of the services-related project elements and responsibility for managing multiple projects at different stages, simultaneously from an MEP perspective.
Responsibilities
* Leading projects from their inception, ensuring designs are completed on time and in line with a client’s budget
* Organising the production of MEP performance specifications to RIBA Stage 2/3 for the supply chain to tender on a D&B basis.
* Develop specifications, drawings and & schedules.
* Carry out building surveys/appraisals and produce reports and recommendations for existing and/or new MEP services including BMS controls.
* Assist & advise the Estimation, Pre-Construction, and Design teams with key issues, problem solving, identification of risk, and budgeting of MEP services.
* Input into, and Evaluation of Sub-Contractor tender bids and design documentation.
* Assisting Sales in pitching projects and putting together MEP information for client presentations.
* Chair MEP site meetings, offer technical advice, and monitoring of sub-contractor progress.
* Review and Approval of Sub-Contractor technical submissions and drawings.
* Attend, and chair where appropriate, meetings with the client, the designers, specialist contractors and other team members.
* Assisting the DPM with void closure and periodic MEP inspections / sign off’s where required.
* Prepare commissioning programmes and manage the commissioning process where required.
* Contribute to the regular project reports and attend project meetings, including formal Quality Audits on ongoing and completed projects.
* Operational responsibility for delivery of building services engineering works in terms of compliance and quality.
Skills & Experiences
* Experience in the fitout industry, ideally with involvement in a £10m+ value project.
* Knowledge of mechanical, public health, electrical and life safety building services.
* Knowledge and understanding of local market and subcontractors.
* Knowledge of the pre-construction process, ideally with knowledge of managing the design phase of a project
* Recognised qualifications in building services engineering.
* Knowledgeable of local building services codes of practice, and health & safety standards / systems.
* Ideally, experienced in the use of Microsoft Project / Vista and Construction Project Management software.
* Ability to collate information from the team to prepare and present the project report.
* A relationship focused approach to clients and sub-contractors.
What We Offer
In return, you will receive a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, including a pension, paid holiday leave, and travel opportunities across our global offices. Bulb Interiors & Laboratories, and the whole of Unispace Group values its employees and offers extensive rewards and recognition, career development, and a focus on well-being.
While we do support Hybrid and Flexible working where possible, there will be a requirement to travel to client-sites as well as to be in our Reading office to collaborate with the team on a regular basis.
Join Us
If you are passionate about joining Bulb Interiors, and contributing to some of the world’s most recognisable commercial design projects, then please apply or reach out to one of our Talent Acquisition team.