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Mechanical & Electrical Technical Services Manager Main Contractor Regional Role Excellent Salary & Package Salary: Highly Competitive + Car Allowance + Benefits Location: Flexible / Regional Projects Immediate Opportunity Are you an experienced M&E professional looking for a role where you can genuinely influence project outcomes, reduce risk and add value across an established construction business? Our client is a successful and growing main contractor with an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality projects across multiple sectors. As part of their continued growth, they are looking to appoint a Mechanical & Electrical Technical Services Manager to provide technical leadership and oversight across both pre-construction and live projects. This is a business-critical position that requires a commercially aware and technically strong M&E professional who can support project teams from tender stage through to final account, ensuring the highest standards of technical compliance, programme management and project delivery. The Role Reporting directly to the senior leadership team, you will be responsible for providing technical expertise across all mechanical and electrical aspects of the business. You will work closely with estimating, commercial, design and operational teams, reviewing opportunities and risks during tender stages while supporting project delivery teams throughout construction. The successful candidate will be viewed as the business's M&E specialist, providing practical solutions, identifying potential issues before they arise and ensuring subcontractor performance meets the company's expectations. Key Responsibilities Pre-Construction Review tender documentation and identify M&E-related risks and opportunities Assess project requirements and advise on the most suitable supply chain partners Support estimating teams through the tender process Review subcontractor quotations to ensure compliance and identify omissions or risks Attend tender interviews on projects with significant M&E packages Ensure tender submissions are technically robust and fully coordinated from an M&E perspective Provide advice on buildability, procurement strategies and technical solutions Project Delivery Support commercial teams with M&E procurement and subcontract package reviews Ensure subcontractor appointments reflect tender allowances and scope requirements Provide technical support to Project Managers, Quantity Surveyors and site teams Attend design and coordination meetings where required Support Design Managers with technical reviews and specialist input Review technical submissions, RFIs, drawings and installation proposals Regularly visit projects to monitor progress and identify potential delivery issues Assist site teams with statutory utility and service coordination Monitor commissioning programmes and ensure adequate time is allocated within project schedules Identify programme risks and advise project teams on mitigation strategies Provide technical support on complex final account negotiations and commercial matters About You Minimum 10 years' Mechanical & Electrical experience Ideally mechanically biased with experience gained through either a main contractor or specialist M&E subcontractor HNC or HND qualified in Building Services Engineering or a related discipline Strong technical understanding of both mechanical and electrical building services Experience supporting projects through both pre-construction and delivery phases Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Commercially aware with the ability to identify and mitigate contractual and operational risks Proactive, approachable and solutions-focused Comfortable influencing teams and driving best practice across multiple projects What's on Offer? Competitive basic salary Car allowance Pension scheme Private healthcare Bonus opportunity Long-term career progression Key position within a growing and successful contractor Opportunity to shape M&E delivery standards across the business Apply Now This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced M&E professional seeking a strategic role with genuine influence across a respected main contractor's operations. If you have the technical expertise, commercial awareness and proactive approach required to add real value, we'd love to hear from you. Mechanical & Electrical Technical Services Manager MEP Manager Building Services Manager Technical Services Manager Main Contractor Construction Jobs We act as an Employment Agency/Business with regards to this vacancy. As an Equal Opportunities employer we welcome applications regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability or age. All applicants are considered on the basis of their merits and abilities for the job.

Senior Building Services Manager Salter Grange is recruiting on behalf of our client, a family-owned international construction company known for building excellence through trust, certainty and value for its clients. Our client is seeking a Senior Building Services Manager to take responsibility for the safe, efficient and high-quality delivery of Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health (MEP) systems across large or multiple projects. This role combines technical expertise with leadership and strategic oversight, ensuring MEP systems are fully integrated, tested and commissioned in line with design, statutory and sustainability requirements - leading and developing teams, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring seamless handover and long-term building performance. Building Services Manager Responsibilities Provide leadership and technical direction in applying Building Services management systems and procedures, supporting the wider Building Services strategy. Oversee technical and commercial aspects of MEP delivery from pre-construction through to commissioning and handover, including tendering, procurement and package award. Lead the planning, coordination and integration of MEP works into the project programme, including early engagement with utility providers and stakeholders. Oversee coordinated drawings, builder's work requirements, and robust tracking of equipment and plant through approval, procurement, delivery, installation and testing. Proactively identify and mitigate programme, contractual and commercial risks, and drive compliance with quality systems, inspections and progressive sign-off. Oversee the safe management of live energy systems, and the development of inspection, testing, commissioning and handover plans. Mentor and develop junior team members, promote the company's values, and strengthen client, consultant and supply chain relationships. Oversee preparation of safety files and delivery of soft landings processes. Building Services Manager Requirements: Experience managing large-scale, complex MEP projects, with strong understanding of the MEP supply chain and market. Proven ability to lead and motivate multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, high-quality, cost-effective outcomes. Technical competence across the full project lifecycle - estimating, pre-construction, installation, commissioning and handover. Commercial and contractual awareness in MEP project management (desirable as well as required). Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills, with a proactive, methodical approach to problem-solving. Commitment to health, safety, quality, sustainability and innovation. If this sounds like your next move, we'd love to hear from you. Get in touch with Julia at Salter Grange to find out more .

1st Step Solutions are supporting a building services engineering company who have an opportunity for an Estimating Manager based in Grays, Essex. Role Overview Our client is seeking an experienced Estimating Manager to lead and develop their estimating function. This senior role will be responsible for managing the full tendering process, building a high-performing estimating team, and driving profitable growth across mechanical and electrical projects. Key Responsibilities Lead, mentor, and develop the estimating team Set estimating strategy aligned with company growth objectives Implement best practice processes and systems Work closely with senior management on pipeline planning Oversee all MEP tenders from enquiry through to submission Review specifications, drawings, and contract documents Ensure accurate take-offs and pricing of labour, plant, and materials Develop competitive yet commercially sound bid strategies Manage risk and opportunity assessments on all bids Attend pre-tender meetings and client interviews Build strong relationships with clients, consultants, and supply chain Negotiate with suppliers and subcontractors to secure best value Support commercial team during contract award and handover Assist in value engineering and cost-saving initiatives Maintain and improve estimating software and databases Track tender success rates and provide performance reports Maintain cost data and benchmarking systems Skills & Experience Required Proven experience in a senior estimating role within MEP / building services Strong technical knowledge of mechanical & electrical systems Track record of winning projects in commercial, residential, or industrial sectors Excellent commercial awareness Strong leadership and people management skills Ability to manage multiple bids under tight deadlines Advanced Excel and estimating software experience Excellent written and verbal communication skills Desirable HNC/HND or degree in Building Services, Engineering, or Quantity Surveying Professional membership (CIBSE, RICS, etc.) Experience implementing estimating systems and procedures Knowledge of NEC & JCT contracts Package Competitive salary Performance-related bonus Company car / allowance Pension scheme Career progression opportunities Private health care

Our client is the largest independent MEP Contractor in the Yorkshire region. With a turnover in excess of 100m, employing over 200 staff and running M&E projects up to the value of 20m, they have become the contractor of choice for many public and private sector organisations seeking world class building services support. The demand for energy efficient and cost effective preconstruction services has never been greater. Ensuring buildings are delivered on time and perform in line with expectation, whilst meeting industry and government regulations and targets, is a challenge the construction industry faces daily. To help combat these challenges the business is looking to hire 1 northern based Design Manager (Leeds) and 1 southern based Design Manger (London) from either a Mechanical or Electrical Building Services background to oversee and coordinate all design activities within the regional businesses. Reporting directly to the Technical Director, you will lead a team of Technical Services Managers, Design Engineers and Revit Technicians, managing both internal and external design resources. The business operates a hybrid design model, with a blend of in-house design delivery and outsourced consultancy support, making strong leadership and coordination skills essential. This is an office-based position. Key Responsibilities Lead, manage and develop a multidisciplinary design team comprising Design Engineers, Technical Services Managers and Revit Technicians. Ensure designs are delivered on time, within scope and to the required technical standards. Review, check and approve design outputs, ensuring quality, compliance and accuracy. Coordinate and manage internal design resources alongside external consultants and specialist design partners. Act as the key link between design, estimating, operations and project delivery teams. Monitor design programmes and resource allocation across multiple live projects. Drive consistency, efficiency and best practice within the design department. Ensure designs comply with current regulations, standards and client requirements. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineering and BIM personnel. Support project teams through technical problem solving and design coordination. Contribute to commercial awareness within project delivery, although the primary focus of the role will be technical leadership and design management. Candidate Requirements Proven experience within a Design Manager, Senior Design Engineer, Principal Engineer or similar leadership role. Strong Mechanical or Electrical Building Services design background. Experience managing design teams and coordinating multiple project workloads. Demonstrable ability to review and validate engineering designs. Experience managing external consultants and outsourced design resources. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Strong understanding of current Building Services design standards and regulations. The appointed Design Managers can look forward to working on a wide range of interesting schemes including major projects.

Our client is the largest independent MEP Contractor in the Yorkshire region. With a turnover in excess of 100m, employing over 200 staff and running M&E projects up to the value of 20m, they have become the contractor of choice for many public and private sector organisations seeking world class building services support. The demand for energy efficient and cost effective preconstruction services has never been greater. Ensuring buildings are delivered on time and perform in line with expectation, whilst meeting industry and government regulations and targets, is a challenge the construction industry faces daily. To help combat these challenges the business is looking to hire 1 northern based Design Manager (Leeds) and 1 southern based Design Manger (London) from either a Mechanical or Electrical Building Services background to oversee and coordinate all design activities within the regional businesses. Reporting directly to the Technical Director, you will lead a team of Technical Services Managers, Design Engineers and Revit Technicians, managing both internal and external design resources. The business operates a hybrid design model, with a blend of in-house design delivery and outsourced consultancy support, making strong leadership and coordination skills essential. This is an office-based position. Key Responsibilities Lead, manage and develop a multidisciplinary design team comprising Design Engineers, Technical Services Managers and Revit Technicians. Ensure designs are delivered on time, within scope and to the required technical standards. Review, check and approve design outputs, ensuring quality, compliance and accuracy. Coordinate and manage internal design resources alongside external consultants and specialist design partners. Act as the key link between design, estimating, operations and project delivery teams. Monitor design programmes and resource allocation across multiple live projects. Drive consistency, efficiency and best practice within the design department. Ensure designs comply with current regulations, standards and client requirements. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineering and BIM personnel. Support project teams through technical problem solving and design coordination. Contribute to commercial awareness within project delivery, although the primary focus of the role will be technical leadership and design management. Candidate Requirements Proven experience within a Design Manager, Senior Design Engineer, Principal Engineer or similar leadership role. Strong Mechanical or Electrical Building Services design background. Experience managing design teams and coordinating multiple project workloads. Demonstrable ability to review and validate engineering designs. Experience managing external consultants and outsourced design resources. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Strong understanding of current Building Services design standards and regulations. The appointed Design Managers can look forward to working on a wide range of interesting schemes including major projects.

1st Step Solutions are supporting a building services engineering company who have an opportunity for a Mechanical Estimator based in Grays, Essex. (with site visits as required) Our client delivers Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing solutions across commercial, industrial and residential sectors. Job Overview Responsible for preparing accurate and competitive tenders for mechanical services packages. This includes reviewing specifications, mechanical drawings, carrying out detailed take-offs, liaising with suppliers/subcontractors, and producing full cost plans for HVAC, plumbing and public health systems. Key Responsibilities Prepare mechanical estimates for HVAC, heating, cooling, ventilation, domestic services, drainage and associated plant. Analyse tender documentation including drawings, specifications, schedules and scope of works. Produce material and labour take-offs, bills of quantities, pricing schedules and tender summaries. Obtain, evaluate and negotiate quotations from suppliers and specialist subcontractors. Identify project risks and include appropriate allowances. Support the development of pre-construction budgets and cost plans. Work closely with electrical estimators, design engineers, project managers and the commercial team. Attend internal tender review meetings and contribute to tender strategy. Prepare tender clarifications, exclusions and assumptions. Produce detailed and clearly structured final tender submissions. Maintain accurate estimating records and update internal cost databases. Skills & Experience Required Proven experience as a Mechanical Estimator within building services or mechanical contracting. Strong understanding of mechanical building-services systems Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, schematics and specifications. Competency with estimating and digital take-off tools. Excellent numeracy, commercial awareness and attention to detail. Desirable Experience in MEP estimating or combined services tenders. Qualifications HNC/HND, NVQ, or Degree in Electrical Engineering or Building Services (advantageous). Proven track record in electrical estimating (required). CSCS card (or willingness to obtain). On Offer: Competitive salary Company car / allowance Pension scheme Career progression opportunities Private health care Excellent annual leave entitlement