EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

Our client is a leading specialist in the delivery of both Category A and Category B office fit-out projects, with extensive experience across a range of sectors including commercial offices, public sector facilities, and data centres. They possess a strong track record of successfully managing projects of varying scale and complexity, providing high-quality solutions tailored to client requirements.

The business operates across both traditional and hybrid Design & Build procurement routes, enabling them to offer flexible delivery strategies that align with project objectives, programme requirements, and budget constraints. Their expertise in navigating different procurement methodologies allows them to effectively manage risk, coordinate stakeholders, and deliver projects to the highest standards of quality, efficiency, and compliance.


They seek :

A Junior / Assistant Technical Services Manager (TSM) reporting to the Technical Services Director (TSD) and supports the delivery of all Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health (MEP) services throughout both the pre-construction and construction phases of projects.

The role is intended to develop technical, commercial and project delivery skills through hands-on involvement across design & build and traditional forms of contract. Candidates should ideally come from a trade or technical background with practical experience in the installation, testing and commissioning of building services systems.

Candidate should be familiar with producing and reviewing documentation such as technical submissions, RFIs, commissioning plans, validation reports, O&M manuals and handover information.

A proactive attitude, strong communication skills and a willingness to learn are essential, together with the ability to build effective relationships with consultants, sub-contractors and project teams.

Key Responsibilities:
Pre-Construction (Approx. 30%)

• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with pre-construction and tender teams

• Review Employer's Requirements, consultant specifications and tender documentation

• Produce requests for information (RFI’s) and compile RFI’s from MEP supply chain

• Attend tender and site visits to gain an understanding of project constraints and requirements

• Attend tender interviews and client meetings where required

• Attend meetings with the MEP consultant team and any incumbent or client direct contractors

• Support and advise on pre-construction, construction and commissioning programmes

• Support the review of subcontractor quotations, technical submissions and design proposals

• Assist with the preparation of documentation to support tender returns

• Support the Technical Services Director in securing compliant and competitive MEP solutions

Construction Phase (Approx. 70%)

• Assist in the preparation of validation scopes and review validation reports to provide recommendations and remedial works required

• Review and comment on technical submissions, drawings and design information

• Maintain regular engagement with MEP consultants to ensure design information is coordinated and construction issues are addressed promptly

• Attend and contribute to project, design and subcontractor coordination meetings and provide accurate notes to support meeting minutes

• Monitor MEP installations to ensure compliance with approved designs, specifications and quality standards

• Work closely with Project Managers and Site Managers to track progress and manage programme risks

• Develop and maintain commissioning programmes in conjunction with subcontractors and the project team

• Attend testing, commissioning, witnessing, training and handover activities

• Review Operation & Maintenance Manuals, as-built information and handover documentation

• Work alongside Project Managers, Site Managers and the wider team to ensure successful delivery of all MEP services

Team & Business Support

• Provide day-to-day support to Technical Services Director

• Assist with ensuring the technical standards, processes and best practices across the business are met

• Build and maintain positive relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and supply chain partners

• Promote collaborative working and technical excellence across all projects.

Key Relationships

• Technical Services Director

• Project Managers and Site Managers

• Clients and End Users

• MEP Consultants and Design Teams

• Specialist MEP Subcontractors

• Commercial and Pre-Construction Teams

• Manufacturers and Supply Chain Partners