Technical Services Manager/Senior Technical Services Manager

Location: Central London
Salary: £80,000 - £100,000 (DOE)
Sector: Commercial Fit-Out / Refurbishment
Contract Type: Permanent
Discipline: Mechanical bias preferred (open to Mechanical or Electrical)

The Opportunity
We are recruiting for a Technical Services Manager/Senior Technical Services Manager to join a well-established commercial construction and fit-out main contractor delivering complex, high-value refurbishment projects across London.
This is a senior leadership role on a large, landmark commercial refurbishment, initially valued at £31m and expected to grow to £40m. The project involves the transformation of an existing, occupied commercial building into a flagship corporate environment, with a strong emphasis on high-quality MEP delivery and technical coordination.

The Project
The scheme includes:

• Major MEP upgrades and replacements
• High-end reception and front-of-house works
• Extensive lower ground amenity spaces (leisure, social and meeting areas)
• Rooftop terrace works with associated building services
• New lift cores, lobbies and fire strategy elements
• Complex phased delivery within a live/occupied environment

The Role
As Technical Services Manager/Senior Technical Services Manager, you will be a key member of the senior project leadership team, working closely with the Project Manager and Senior Construction Manager, with full ownership of technical and building services delivery.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the MEP and technical delivery strategy across the project
• Managing and coordinating MEP subcontractors, consultants and specialists
• Overseeing design coordination, technical submissions and approvals
• Driving installation quality, commissioning and handover
• Ensuring compliance with building regulations, fire strategy and client technical standards
• Supporting change management and resolving complex technical issues

The Ideal Candidate

• Proven experience as a Senior TSM or strong TSM on large commercial projects
• Mechanical bias preferred, but strong electrical backgrounds also considered
• Solid experience within commercial fit-out and refurbishment
• Confident managing complex interfaces between design, construction and commissioning
• Comfortable working within occupied buildings and phased programmes
• Proactive, detail-focused and solutions-driven

What's On Offer

• £80,000 - £100,000 salary, depending on experience
• High-profile London project with significant technical complexity
• Long-term opportunity with a stable, growing contractor
• Strong project team and clear leadership structure

If you're a Technical Services Manager/Senior Technical Services Manager looking for a technically challenging role where you can lead MEP delivery and influence outcomes on a flagship commercial refurbishment, this is an excellent opportunity.