Senior Technical Manager

Mechanical (MEP) Technical Manager

Make sure to read the full description below, and please apply immediately if you are confident you meet all the requirements.

About the Client & Role

My client is a highly respected Tier 1 Main Contractor with a formidable track record in delivering

complex, high-value projects. Due to continued growth and an expanding project portfolio, they are seeking a highly competent Mechanical Technical Manager to join their technical and design division.

This is a senior technical position serving as the definitive authority on mechanical building services. You will be instrumental in bridging the gap between design theory and construction reality, ensuring all mechanical systems are robustly designed, compliant, and optimized for delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the mechanical design review process, rigorously interrogating design proposals for feasibility, compliance, and efficiency.
• Independently check, verify, and validate mechanical calculations (e.g., HVAC load assessments, fluid dynamics, pipework sizing) submitted by external parties.
• Manage, guide, and challenge external MEP design consultants to ensure outputs meet the highest technical standards and project timelines.
• Drive the design delivery process, ensuring seamless integration of mechanical systems with wider architectural and structural disciplines.
• Provide technical leadership and troubleshooting expertise to the project management and site delivery teams.
• Identify and implement value engineering opportunities to optimize project costs without compromising quality or safety.

Required Experience & Expertise

• A strong, demonstrable technical background in Mechanical Engineering, preferably supported by a relevant degree or equivalent extensive industry experience.
• Proven track record working in a Technical Management or Design Delivery Management capacity within the M&E / Building Services sector.
• Exceptional analytical skills with the hands-on ability to review designs and critically assess technical calculations.
• Extensive experience in managing and coordinating external design consultants on large-scale projects.
• Comprehensive knowledge of current UK building regulations, codes of practice, and industry standards. xwzovoh
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, capable of liaising effectively between design teams and construction personnel.

Remuneration:

£90,000 – £110,000 per annum

Benefits: Car Allowance, Comprehensive Pension, 26 Days Annual Leave (rising to 30 days), Share Save Scheme

To discuss this opportunity in confidence or to submit your application, please contact:

Matt Jones

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