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Technical Services Manager West London / Home Counties Up to 100,000 plus package We are recruiting for a Technical Services Manager to join a leading fit-out contractor creating inspiring office spaces through design, fit-out and refurbishment. In the role of Technical Services Manager, you will play a key role supporting the preconstruction and commercial teams across a range of exciting workplace projects. You will be responsible for managing tender preparation, subcontractor coordination, cost planning and technical documentation, helping deliver competitive and high-quality project bids. Working alongside Project Managers and the wider team, you will act as the technical lead for a wide ranging portfolio of projects, predominantly commercial office fitout, but also pharmaceutical and life science works including laboratories and clean room spaces. Managing M&E service partners, compliance, maintenance, projects and lifecycle works while ensuring each building operates safely, efficiently and to the standards expected. This is a fast-paced role where you will work closely with Technical Directors, subcontractors and project teams to ensure projects are commercially competitive, technically compliant and delivered to the highest standards. We seek someone with degree level qualification in a relevant subject. Experience within the construction industry and commercial awareness Strong understanding of cost planning and value engineering Basic knowledge of JCT contracts Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Confident presenter, communicator and listener. Highly motivated with enthusiasm and ambition to succeed. Positive, proactive and collaborative approach. Key responsibilities: Oversee technical and engineering services across a portfolio of prestigious commercial office and life science projects. Manage M&E and specialist contractors, monitoring performance against agreed KPIs and service levels. Ensure statutory compliance and engineering-related health & safety requirements are maintained. Carry out regular technical audits and inspections across the portfolio. Review RAMS, permits to work and relevant technical and compliance documentation. Provide technical support and guidance to Project Managers. Identify opportunities to improve energy efficiency, plant performance and building resilience. Manage relationships with clients, occupiers, consultants and sub-contract partners. About you: You will have previous experience as a Technical Services Manager, with a strong understanding of mechanical and electrical building services, PPM, statutory compliance and contractor management is essential, alongside the ability to confidently manage multiple projects and stakeholders. This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading interior fit-out contractor with strong growth plans over the next 5 years, aiming to double turnover to close to 100m.

About the Role As my client continues to expand into large-scale solar farm development, they're looking to recruit a Quantity Surveyor to manage the commercial and financial aspects of our growing renewable energy portfolio alongside our HVAC projects. The role will cover solar rooftop, utility-scale solar farm, Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), ASHP & GSHP projects across the UK, taking responsibility for contract negotiation, applications for payment, subcontract procurement, valuations and project cost control. The successful candidate will ideally come from a mechanical and electrical (M&E) background, with experience of civil engineering works associated with solar farm construction. Working closely with the director and project delivery teams, you will manage commercial risks, maintain accurate financial forecasts and protect project profitability from contract award through to final account. Key Responsibilities Review and negotiate construction contracts with clients and developers, agreeing clear scopes, commercial terms and payment arrangements. Prepare and submit applications for payment, supported by accurate valuations of completed works, materials and variations. Monitor payment certificates, outstanding payments and retention, following up with clients to support cash flow. Obtain and compare subcontractor quotations, negotiate prices and terms, and prepare subcontract orders with clearly defined scopes. Assess subcontractor applications for payment against completed works and agreed contract terms. Review and negotiate subcontractor variations, recommend payments and agree final accounts. Establish project budgets and track labour, materials, plant and subcontract costs. Prepare regular cost reports, cash flow forecasts and assessments of anticipated final costs and project profitability. Identify, price, submit and negotiate variations, maintaining records to support recovery of additional costs. Manage contractual notices, deadlines and records supporting claims for additional costs and extensions of time. Work closely with project and site managers to monitor progress, identify commercial risks and resolve scope gaps. Support tender pricing and the commercial evaluation of M&E and civil engineering packages, including electrical infrastructure, groundworks, trenching, access roads and drainage. Identify opportunities for procurement savings and value engineering while maintaining project quality and requirements. Negotiate and agree client final accounts and manage the release of retention. Required Experience & Skills Proven experience in a contractor-side Quantity Surveyor role. Strong knowledge of construction contracts, applications for payment, valuations and final accounts. Experience procuring subcontract packages, preparing subcontract orders and assessing subcontractor applications. Ability to manage project budgets, track costs and produce reliable financial forecasts. Experience identifying, pricing and negotiating variations. Confident negotiation skills when working with clients, developers, suppliers and subcontractors. Strong numerical skills, attention to detail and proficiency in Excel and relevant commercial software. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work closely with project delivery teams. Ability to manage multiple projects, meet contractual deadlines and work independently. Willingness to travel nationally and stay overnight when required. Desirable (Not Essential) Ideally an M&E background, with experience of civil engineering works associated with solar farm construction. Experience on solar rooftop, utility-scale solar farm, BESS or grid infrastructure projects. Understanding of the commercial interfaces between electrical installations and civil engineering works. Background working with ICP or EPC contractors, specialist M&E contractors or renewable energy developers. Familiarity with commonly used construction contracts, including JCT and NEC. A qualification in Quantity Surveying or a related construction discipline, or equivalent practical experience. RICS membership or progress towards professional accreditation. Opportunity This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of the commercial management of renewable energy projects, working directly with the director as the business expands its solar farm and clean energy portfolio across the UK.

Position: Commercial Manager Location: Peterborough with hybrid working available Salary Guide: 90-100k (Neg DOE), Car/Allowance, bonus and excellent benefits package Our Client: Is a Tier 1 design and build engineering contractor operating predominantly in the water industry, who are delivering a significant proportion of Anglian Water's programme of clean and wastewater infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects. The Alliance is set to deliver a record 2.6Bn of Anglian Water's overall investment in AMP.8 The Role: Our client is looking to strengthen their Commercial team with a Project Commercial Manager based at their Peterborough office with hybrid working available. You'll be accountable for the commercial and cost management for the project from inception to close out reporting directly to the Project Director. You'll challenge current commercial thinking and agreements, working with the Project Director and their team on all project matters. Responsibilities: Ensure robust estimates are provided that are aligned to scope and make due allowance for all risks and opportunities. Manage the procurement process ensuring that all strategies are developed and agreed and that tender processes are followed correctly. Subcontractors are properly managed in accordance with contract requirements including compliance, communications, payments, compensation events and programme submissions. Ensure robust cost management is undertaken at all times including accurate live forecasting and actual costs vs estimates. Ensure that accurate and trusted records are kept so that all financial information for audits and cost assurance is readily available. Continually strive to develop processes and procedures to ensure standardisation across the commercial teams delivery process Develop members of the team with commercial knowledge and experience gained over numerous years in industry. Experience: Educated to Degree/HNC level or equivalent in quantity surveying or a related discipline. RICS/CIOB/CICES Delivery of multiple and or complex projects ranging in values from 100k to multi-million pound projects with experience of the following: Managing/Leading a team Contract administration, working with NEC suite of contracts Managing change. Procurement Risk and opportunity management. Negotiation. Estimating Skills: Champions collaboration and open communication Value for Money mentality Takes ownership and leads with a strong commercial focus on outperformance and contractual requirements, showing an ability to work under pressure whilst supporting the team Positive forward thinking decision maker with the skills to proactively manage the project and the commercial team. Capable of building strong personal relationships through a supportive empathetic style to enable the formation of high performing teams - Listens, understands and adjusts Strategic thinker with the ability to create strong relationships with key stakeholders within the organisation and to influence decision making. Creates drive and momentum to deliver Package includes: A competitive salary Car/car allowance Bonus 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (with an additional 5 days available to buy) Contribution Pension scheme Life Assurance, Health Insurance Private medical Insurance And many more benefits including - cycle to work scheme, discounts and savings Hub, kids pass etc. Key Words: Commercial Director Commercial Manager Commercial Management Head of Commercial Commercial Leadership Commercial Strategy Commercial Governance Commercial Performance Risk Management Quantity Surveyor Quantity Surveying Project Delivery Construction Main Contractor Principal Contractor Contract Administration Water Industry Water Sector Water Treatment Clean Water Wastewater Waste Water Sewage Utilities Framework Delivery JV Contracts Contractual Conditions of Contract NEC3 NEC4 Power Generation Power Sector Power Industry Energy Industry Renewables Energy from Waste Nuclear Infrastructure Rail Transport Highways