Assistant manager technical services

Assistant Technical Services Manager

Farringdon, London | £50,000 - £70,000 + Package | Commercial Office Fit Out

Our client is a well-established and expanding commercial fit-out main contractor, delivering high-profile workplace projects across London. With a strong pipeline of CAT A and CAT B office fit-out schemes ranging from £500k to £10m, they are looking to appoint an Assistant Technical Services Manager to support their growing project delivery team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual with a mechanical building services background who is looking to develop into a fully-fledged Technical Services Manager, working directly alongside an experienced Building Services Director and gaining exposure to all aspects of MEP project delivery.

The Opportunity

Joining a close-knit and highly experienced team, you will play a key role in supporting the management of mechanical and electrical services throughout the project lifecycle, from pre-construction through to commissioning and handover.

You will be given genuine responsibility from day one, with a clear development path and ongoing mentorship from senior management.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the coordination and management of MEP services across commercial fit-out projects.
• Review M&E designs, drawings and technical submissions.
• Support subcontractor management and coordination throughout project delivery.
• Attend design team meetings, site meetings and client-facing project reviews.
• Monitor installation progress, quality standards and commissioning activities.
• Assist with programme management and ensure building services activities remain on track.
• Support procurement of MEP packages and specialist suppliers.
• Coordinate commissioning, testing and handover activities.
• Review O&M manuals, as-built information and project documentation.
• Work closely with Project Managers, Site Managers, consultants and subcontractors to ensure successful project delivery.

About You

• Mechanical Building Services background preferred.
• Experience working within commercial construction, fit-out, M&E contracting or building services environments.
• Understanding of HVAC, public health and mechanical building services systems.
• Exposure to commercial office fit-out projects would be advantageous.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ambitious, driven and keen to develop a long-term career within Technical Services.
• Ability to work collaboratively within project teams and build strong stakeholder relationships.

What's On Offer

• Salary circa £50,000 - £70,000 plus package.
• Direct mentoring and support from an experienced Building Services Director.
• Clear pathway to Technical Services Manager level.
• Opportunity to work on prestigious CAT A and CAT B commercial office fit-out projects.
• Modern office location near Farringdon.
• Strong project pipeline and long-term career prospects within a growing business.
• Collaborative, supportive and entrepreneurial working environment.

This position would suit an Assistant Technical Services Manager, Mechanical Project Manager, Mechanical Project Engineer, Mechanical Design Engineer, Building Services Engineer or Junior Technical Services Manager looking to accelerate their career within the London fit-out market.

Apply now for a confidential discussion.