Technical Services Manager – Fit-out & Refurbishment Main Contractor Location: London Salary & Benefits: £90,000 (DOE) car allowance The Opportunity A well-established main contractor specialising in high-end commercial, healthcare, education and leisure fit-out and refurbishment (projects from approx £50k up to £60m) is seeking a Technical Services Manager to lead the building services technical delivery across multiple live schemes. With over five decades of working in London and the South East, the business offers a dynamic and technically engaging environment, working in live environments and high-quality finishes. As TSM you will take ownership of the full technical services scope, MEP coordination, design review, specialist systems integration, ensuring that services are delivered to the highest standard of quality, compliance and performance across all contract phases. Key Responsibilities Lead the technical services function across 1-2 live contracts, typically in fit-out/refurbishment of commercial offices, healthcare settings or education facilities. Oversee MEP coordination from survey/early stage through to installation, testing and handover; ensure design intent, interfaces and specialist systems are managed. Ensure subcontractor performance for building services works, including specialist trades (hydraulics, medical gases, clean-room environments, etc) through effective technical oversight. Review and sign-off technical submissions, coordinate design consultants, lead clash-detection meetings, and drive solutions into delivery. Conduct regular site visits (minimum once a week per contract) to review progress, quality of services installation, commissioning readiness and service performance. Collaborate closely with project management, commercial, health & safety and sustainability teams to ensure integrated delivery, cost control, programme alignment and compliance. Mentor and lead junior technical staff; champion continuous improvement, whole-life performance of services, and high standards of workmanship. About You Proven experience as a Building Services Manager, Technical Services Manager or Senior MEP Engineer working within a main contracting environment (refurbishment/fit-out strongly preferred). Strong technical knowledge of mechanical, electrical and public health systems; experience in specialist environments (healthcare, high‐end offices, education) is highly desirable. Confident in leading multiple contracts, coordinating consultants and subcontractors, managing complex interfaces and delivering to tight programmes. Excellent communicator with strong stakeholder management skills; proactive, organised, able to thrive in a fast-paced, quality-focused environment. Based in or near the South East and able to visit sites across London, the South East and surrounding regions. What’s on Offer Opportunity to join a highly reputable contractor with a strong pipeline of technically challenging and high-quality projects. A pivotal role with real autonomy over technical services delivery and opportunity to shape standards and processes. Competitive salary benefits package including car allowance, travel/mileage support, hybrid working model (office/home site visits). Long-term career path within a mature business known for stability, growth and quality culture. If you are a technically minded services professional who wants to lead meaningful contracts and make an impact across some of the region’s most demanding fit-out and refurbishment schemes, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply or message for a confidential discussion