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Are you fed up with being just a number in a corporate giant - following legacy processes with little room for change?
Isn’t it time to use your years of experience to help shape M&E strategy, influence decisions, and have a real impact on future projects?

This is an opportunity for a Lead Technical Services Manager to join one of the most heavy hitting D&B fit out specialists in London.

You will specialising in the biggest and most sought after projects within the business that will give you genuine ownership and influence in developing and embedding M&E processes across the entire organisation. You’ll work alongside strong technical specialists in a business known for its collaborative culture, high standards, and ambitious growth plans.

With the role reporting directly to the Divisional Director, you will take ownership of the technical (M&E) function from pre-construction through to project completion, acting as a key voice in pitches, design development, and delivery.

This role offers exposure to high-value, technically complex projects across London within the high-end office fit out sector.

Key Responsibilities Pre-Construction & Pitches

• Review and analyse M&E tender returns, providing clear recommendations and value engineering input
• Ensure compliance with Building Regulations, CIBSE guidance, and quality standards
• Review subcontractor drawings, specifications, schematics, lighting layouts, and calculations
• Lead the technical narrative within pitch submissions and present solutions with confidence
• Collate and summarise technical and cost information for inclusion in pitch documents
• Challenge consultants and other disciplines to drive technical quality and best practice
• Represent the technical function in design team meetings and client discussions

Design Development

• Collaborate closely with designers to ensure services design aligns with aesthetics, buildability, and client objectives
• Provide in-depth analysis of M&E design proposals and construction methodologies
• Proactively improve designs by proposing alternative technical solutions
• Build strong relationships with consultants and external engineers
• Support sustainability objectives, including BREEAM and SKA standards

Construction & Delivery

• Chair and attend subcontractor coordination meetings during early construction phases
• Support Project Managers on site to ensure compliance with technical standards and specifications
• Oversee commissioning and completion of technical standards checklists
• Act as a senior technical point of contact for client-side technical teams

Leadership Responsibilities

• Act as a senior ambassador for the business’s values and technical standards
• Mentor and coach junior technical team members
• Drive consistency, best practice, and continuous improvement across the M&E function
• Play a key role in shaping how technical services operate as the business continues to grow

What We’re Looking For

• Degree-qualified in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical)
• Proven experience in commercial fit out
• Strong background in Design & Build and technical bid support
• Confident communicator, comfortable engaging with clients and senior stakeholders
• Strong knowledge of Building Regulations, CIBSE, and sustainable building standards
• CSCS card essential (SMSTS desirable)
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and comfortable operating at a senior level

Why Apply

• Genuine influence over M&E strategy, standards, and processes
• Win and deliver the best fit out projects in London
• Join a business with a great culture and strong technical specialists
• Senior visibility and direct access to leadership
• Salary up to £130,000 + commission

If you’re looking to step into a genuinely influential Lead Technical Services Manager role, let’s have a confidential conversation.

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