Technical Services Manager – Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) Location: Buckinghamshire (with site visits across London and the South East) Salary: Competitive salary + package (dependent on experience) Contract: Permanent, Full Time The Opportunity My client is an established specialist Mechanical & Electrical contractor delivering building services installations on residential and large-scale apartment developments across London and the South East. Due to continued growth, my client is looking to appoint an experienced Technical Services Manager to take responsibility for the technical delivery of projects from tender stage through to completion and handover. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong M&E professional with a mechanical bias who enjoys working across design management, technical coordination and project delivery. The successful candidate will work closely with operational, commercial and site teams, ensuring designs are compliant, coordinated, commercially viable and practical to install. Key Responsibilities * Manage the technical and design aspects of multiple M&E projects from tender through to handover, ensuring compliance with contractual requirements and project programmes. * Oversee external design consultants on Design & Build projects, reviewing drawings, calculations and specifications for compliance, buildability, technical risks and value engineering opportunities. * Coordinate mechanical, electrical and specialist building services with architectural and structural designs, resolving clashes and ensuring practical installation. * Review tender documentation and support estimating and commercial teams with technical clarifications, design responsibilities and associated risks. * Manage technical submissions, material approvals and Requests for Information (RFIs), maintaining accurate records and ensuring timely responses. * Attend design coordination meetings with main contractors, consultants and subcontractors, representing the technical interests of the business. * Provide technical support to site teams, resolving design queries, installation challenges and coordination issues. * Ensure compliance with Building Regulations, British Standards, CIBSE guidance and relevant building safety requirements. * Oversee technical documentation, including as-built drawings, commissioning records, O&M manuals and project handover information. * Review and coordinate specialist services, including electrical installations, ventilation, air conditioning, sprinkler systems and associated mechanical plant. About You My client is looking for an experienced M&E professional with a strong mechanical background and the ability to manage the technical requirements of multiple construction projects. Essential Experience and Skills * Experience as a Technical Services Manager, M&E Design Manager, Mechanical Design Manager, Technical Manager or similar within an M&E contractor. * Strong mechanical building services knowledge, including heating, hot and cold water systems, drainage, ventilation and associated plant. * Good working understanding of electrical building services, air conditioning, ventilation and sprinkler systems. * Proven experience reviewing consultant designs, managing external design teams and understanding Design & Build contractual responsibilities. * Experience managing technical submissions, RFIs, design coordination and associated technical documentation. * Good knowledge of Building Regulations, British Standards and relevant industry guidance, with the ability to interpret drawings, schematics and specifications. * Strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects, stakeholders and deadlines. * Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to sites across London and the South East. Desirable Experience * HNC, HND or degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or a related discipline. * Experience delivering M&E packages on residential apartment developments or high-rise buildings, including knowledge of the Building Safety Act and higher-risk building requirements. * Familiarity with AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, BIM coordination or common data environments. * Knowledge of low-carbon heating systems, heat pumps and district heating networks. * Relevant CSCS, SMSTS or SSSTS qualifications. What's on Offer? This is an opportunity to join an established specialist M&E contractor in a senior technical position, taking responsibility for multiple projects and working on significant residential developments across London and the South East. The role offers the opportunity to influence design, technical standards and project delivery, alongside a competitive salary and package dependent on experience, with long-term career prospects. Interested? If you are an experienced Technical Services Manager, M&E Design Manager or mechanically biased building services professional looking for your next opportunity, we would be keen to hear from you. Apply today or contact TWG Consulting for a confidential discussion about the position