Technical Services Manager - #1745031

Candidate required: Techincal Services Manager (M&E)Job Type: Contract (Initial term to October 2026, with potential for extension)Start date: ASAPIndustry: Construction Professionals – M&E / HealthcareLocation: St Albans (Office) With site visits to Earls Court

The role & about the client:

ITS Building People are recruiting on behalf of a leading contractor for an experienced Technical Services Manager (M&E) to join a prestigious healthcare refurbishment project. This is an excellent opportunity to lead the M&E design coordination on a complex hospital development, including the introduction of a new MRI suite and nuclear medicine facility.

The project runs until October 2026, with strong potential to extend beyond that. You will take ownership of design management across RIBA stages 3 to 6, working alongside consultants, suppliers, and internal teams to deliver high-quality healthcare infrastructure.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Lead the design of M&E services from RIBA Stage 3–6

• Work collaboratively with M&E, architectural, and structural consultants

• Coordinate and minute design meetings, manage design agendas and programmes

• Ensure client Employer’s Requirements are met throughout the project

• Carry out and organise site surveys with the design team

• Drive value engineering initiatives with consultants

• Manage information flow from specialist suppliers

• Oversee drawing issues, approvals, and comments via the project management system

• Support procurement schedules and construction delivery programming

• Oversee commissioning and phased handovers, including snagging and O&M/H&S file compilation

• Manage the Client’s PC checklist requirements

• Produce regular project reports and updates

The ideal candidate will have/be:

• A qualification in Building Services Engineering

• 10+ years’ experience in the building services field

• A strong understanding of both mechanical and electrical systems

• Previous experience delivering complex healthcare or similarly technical projects

• Knowledge of HTMs (Healthcare Technical Memoranda) – highly desirable

• Strong organisational and stakeholder management skills

How to apply:

Please send an up-to-date CV in strict confidence.

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