Candidate required: Techincal Services Manager (M&E)
Job Type: Contract (Initial term to October 2026, with potential for extension)
Start date: ASAP
Industry: Construction Professionals – M&E / Healthcare
Location: 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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