Junior​/Assistant Technical Services Manager

Junior / Assistant Technical Services Manager

Location:

London
Job Type: Full-time
Salary:
Negotiable (subject to experience)

Roles & Responsibilities
The Junior / Assistant Technical Services Manager (TSM) reports to the Technical Services Director (TSD) and supports the delivery of all Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health (MEP) services throughout both the pre-construction and construction phases of projects.

The role is intended to develop technical, commercial and project delivery skills through hands-on involvement across design & build and traditional forms of contract. Candidates should ideally come from a trade or technical background with practical experience in the installation, testing and commissioning of building services systems.

Pre-Construction (Approx. 30%)
-Develop and maintain strong working relationships with pre-construction and tender teams
-Review Employer's Requirements, consultant specifications and tender documentation
-Produce requests for information (RFI’s) and compile RFI’s from MEP supply chain
-Attend tender and site visits to gain an understanding of project constraints and requirements
-Attend tender interviews and client meetings where required
-Attend meetings with the MEP consultant team and any incumbent or client direct contractors
-Support and advise on pre-construction, construction and commissioning programmes
-Support the review of subcontractor quotations, technical submissions and design proposals
-Assist with the preparation of documentation to support tender returns
-Support the Technical Services Director in securing compliant and competitive MEP solutions

Construction Phase (Approx. 70%)
-Assist in the preparation of validation scopes and review validation reports to provide recommendations and remedial works required
-Review and comment on technical submissions, drawings and design information
-Maintain regular engagement with MEP consultants to ensure design information is coordinated and construction issues are addressed promptly
-Attend and contribute to project, design and subcontractor coordination meetings and provide accurate notes to support meeting minutes
-Monitor MEP installations to ensure compliance with approved designs, specifications and quality standards
-Work closely with Project Managers and Site Managers to track progress and manage programme risks
-Develop and maintain commissioning programmes in conjunction with subcontractors and the project team
-Attend testing, commissioning, witnessing, training and handover activities
-Review Operation & Maintenance Manuals, as-built information and handover documentation
-Work alongside Project Managers, Site Managers and the wider team to ensure successful delivery of all MEP services

Team & Business Support
-Provide day-to-day support to Technical Services Director
-Assist with ensuring the technical standards, processes and best practices across the business are met
-Build and maintain positive relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and supply chain partners
-Promote collaborative working and technical excellence across all projects

Key Relationships
-Technical Services Director
-Project Managers and Site Managers
-Clients and End Users
-MEP Consultants and Design Teams
-Specialist MEP Subcontractors
-Commercial and Pre-Construction Teams
-Manufacturers and Supply Chain Partners