Position Overview
Our client, a well-established construction company based in Manchester, is seeking an experienced Technical Services Manager to join the team. You will play a key part in delivering high‑quality design and build, office fit‑out, and refurbishment projects, including both CAT A and CAT B works.
Position Remuneration
* Salary: £65,000 – £75,000 (dependent on experience)
* Monday to Friday – 40 hours per week
* 26 days holiday
* Death in service benefit: 4 times gross salary
* Employee ownership annual partner tax‑free bonus scheme (after 12 months service)
* Discretionary performance bonus scheme
* Commission for all staff that bring business opportunities to the company (1% of project value paid after contract has been invoiced)
* Health Cash Plan
* Tesco voucher to the value of £50 per month (not contractual and subject to current legislation and staff welfare guidance)
* Training development support
* Quarterly company socials
* Cycle2Work
* Further alternative pay benefits (e.g., purchase additional holidays, tech scheme)
Key Responsibilities
Pre‑Construction / Estimation Phase
* Review tender documentation, specifications, and employer's requirements
* Provide technical input, value engineering, and risk identification
* Assess programme constraints and phasing
* Validate subcontractor proposals for compliance & CDM
Design Development & Coordination
* Lead MEP design development in line with D&B obligations
* Manage subcontractors
* Ensure compliance with Building Control and client requirements
* Review tender returns and evaluate subcontractors
* Define scopes of work clearly and ensure ERs are met
* Advise on subcontractor selection
* Negotiate betterment from supply chain
Construction Phase
* Monitor installation for quality and compliance
* Resolve technical issues and clash detection with project teams
* Conduct site inspections and audits
* Coordinate builders' work in connection with services
Commissioning and Handover
* Develop commissioning programme
* Oversee testing and commissioning activities
* Ensure O&M manuals and as‑built documentation are submitted
* Arrange client training and handover
* Manage defects and close‑out
Skills & Experience
* Strong MEP technical knowledge
* Experience in D&B fit‑out projects
* Tendering and VE
* Design and subcontractor management
* Knowledge of UK regulations and standards
* Commercial awareness
Key Competencies
* Leadership and coordination
* Problem‑solving and decision‑making
* Communication and stakeholder management
* Attention to detail
* Time and programme management
Position Requirements
Essential
* Strong background in building services engineering (Mechanical or Electrical)
* Experience in interior fit‑out / refurbishment projects (commercial, office, retail, or hospitality)
* Good understanding of UK building regulations and standards
* Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
* Strong coordination and problem‑solving skills
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
Desirable
* Degree or HNC/HND in Building Services Engineering or related discipline
* Membership of a professional body (e.g., Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers)
* Experience with BIM and coordination software (e.g., Revit, Navisworks)
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