Job Description:

Technical Services Manager

Location: Loughton

 

A leading UK specialist in complex construction and fit-out delivery is looking for a Technical Services Manager to take ownership of MEP coordination across high-spec projects, including critical data centre environments.

This is a hands-on delivery role where you’ll drive technical coordination from design through to installation and commissioning, ensuring building services are fully integrated, compliant, and delivered to programme. You’ll be central to resolving technical challenges on fast-moving, high-pressure projects where precision and coordination are critical.

You’ll work closely with site teams, consultants and subcontractors to keep technical delivery on track, manage interfaces between disciplines, and ensure seamless commissioning and handover of complex building systems.

 

The Technical Services Manager Role:

• Lead technical services coordination across live projects, with a strong focus on data centre delivery
• Manage MEP design coordination, installation sequencing and commissioning activity
• Review drawings, technical submissions and contractor proposals
• Drive buildability, compliance and technical assurance across project delivery
• Coordinate interfaces between mechanical, electrical and specialist systems
• Identify and resolve clashes, risks and technical issues at pace
• Support commissioning strategy through to practical completion and handover
• Act as the key technical point of contact across site, design and delivery teams

Technical Services Manager Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Technical Services Manager in construction delivery
• Essential: strong data centre project experience
• Solid understanding of MEP systems coordination and installation processes
• Experience working with subcontractors, consultants and main contractor teams
• Confident managing technical documentation and design change
• Strong problem-solving skills in fast-paced project environments
• Clear communicator with a delivery-focused mindset

If you’re a Technical Services Manager with data centre experience and want a role where technical delivery genuinely matters, apply now for a confidential discussion.