Technical Services Manager - Architecture Background

Technical Services Manager - Architecture Background
Location: St. Albans
Sectors: Education, Rail, Health, Local Authority, Building & Construction
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Fixed Term (18 months)
Salary: Dependent on Experience

We are seeking an experienced Technical Services Manager to join a well established building and construction company on an 18-month fixed-term contract. This role will focus on ensuring technical compliance and build-ability of M&E systems from design development through to handover.

Key Responsibilities of the Technical Services Manager - Architecture Background:

• Oversee the coordination and technical delivery of mechanical and electrical (M&E) services from RIBA Stage 3 onward

• Identify, flag, and resolve M&E design flaws or coordination issues early in the project life cycle

• Review and manage technical drawings, design outputs, and subcontractor submissions to ensure compliance with performance, regulatory, and client requirements

• Collaborate closely with consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure smooth technical integration across disciplines

• Ensure timely resolution of design-related issues during construction, including support with on-site technical challenges

• Monitor quality of M&E installations on site and verify alignment with approved design

• Lead the technical input into commissioning, handover, and post-completion reviews

• Maintain technical documentation, design trackers, issue logs, and risk registers

• Contribute to value engineering discussions while safeguarding technical standards and compliance

About You:

• Proven experience as a Technical Services Manager or in a similar M&E coordination role within the construction industry

• Strong understanding of M&E systems, design standards, and regulatory requirements

• Demonstrable ability to identify and address design flaws before and during construction

• Experience working from RIBA Stage 3 through to post-PC

• Project background in public sector construction is highly desirable (e.g., education, health-care, or infrastructure)

• Effective communicator with strong technical judgement and coordination skills#

If you think the Technical Services Manager - Architecture Background role might be of interest to you and would like to hear more, contact Ollie at (phone number removed)