Senior Technical Services Manager

Senior Technical Services Manager - Commercial Fit-Out (CAT A & CAT B)

Opportunity for a Senior Technical Services Manager to join a multi-billion-pound turnover fit-out specialist contractor delivering approximately 250 projects annually, driven predominantly by repeat business.

This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the UK's leading fit-out specialists, delivering Central London projects across office fit-out and refurbishment, design & build, and science and laboratory environments.

Working with highly reputable clients and long-standing supply chain partnerships, this contractor offers a clear growth strategy, a strong project pipeline and an impressive track record of delivery. They are recognised for high employee retention and a leadership team with extensive industry experience.

About the role

Our client is seeking a Senior Technical Services Manager to join an experienced and dynamic team delivering commercial fit-out projects across Central London valued between £2m-£100m+.

The initial project will be a £10m-£20m Office CAT A & CAT B fit-out.

You will be based between their London headquarters and project sites, supporting delivery across a portfolio of 30-35 live projects consisting largely of repeat business. Their focus is on attracting long-term, project-driven individuals who align with a collaborative, no-ego culture.

Responsibilities for Senior Technical Services Manager

• Lead MEP design coordination and technical delivery across commercial fit-out projects
• Manage building services from pre-construction through commissioning and handover
• Review and challenge technical design to ensure compliance, build ability and value engineering opportunities
• Coordinate consultants, subcontractors and internal teams to mitigate technical and programme risks
• Support procurement and commercial teams through technical assessments and package reviews
• Oversee testing, commissioning and successful client handover of building services systems
• Ensure projects achieve programme, quality, sustainability and client objectives
• Provide technical leadership and mentor junior team members
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants and supply chain partners
• Promote continuous improvement and technical best practice across project delivery

Requirements

• Significant experience within Technical Services / MEP delivery in construction, fit-out or refurbishment
• Proven track record delivering projects from pre-construction through to completion
• Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical and building services systems
• Experience managing design coordination, subcontractors, commissioning and handover
• Ability to manage programme, quality, technical risk and compliance
• Strong stakeholder management and client-facing communication skills
• Relevant qualification in Building Services, Engineering or Construction
• SMSTS and CSCS desirable

What we offer for Senior Technical Services Manager

• Join one of the UK's leading fit-out specialists with a strong reputation for delivering high-profile projects and maintaining long-term client relationships
• Opportunity to work on complex, high-value projects with clear career progression and leadership opportunities
• Financially strong business with an established pipeline of secured work and continued growth plans
• Collaborative, people-first culture built around integrity, accountability, safety and excellence in delivery
• Continued investment in sustainability, innovation and modern methods of construction
• Strong internal support structure with experienced leadership and commitment to employee development
• Competitive salary in line with market rate
• Annual discretionary bonus, company pension scheme, private healthcare, car allowance, travel expenses reimbursed, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service), Employee Assistance Programme, life assurance, professional membership support, and training & development programmes

If you would like to hear more about this Senior Technical Services Manager opportunity, please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV or contact Michael Beaubrun in our London office on (phone number removed).