The Opportunity 

The Technical Services Manager is a support role to the construction team. Working with the Project Director & Project Manager you will be responsible for the successful procurement (advice), design, co-ordination and commissioning of the services packages through the pre–construction, construction and hand over phases ensuring these are delivered to agreed budget, time and required quality standards.

What you will be doing

Tendering / Estimating

• Review subcontractor tender list.
• Attend the site visit with the estimator / tender team.
• Review employers requirements (ER’s).
• Review bids returned and provide commentary.
• Write a bespoke technical services narrative for the bid document.
• Prepare for and attend tender interviews as part of the Bid project team.

Pre-Construction

• Attend MEP pre order placement interviews.
• Gap analysis between tender & construction issue information.
• Validations.
• Issue of technical submissions & samples for professional team approval.
• Review & comment on working drawings.
• Undertake factory visits.
• Verify / validate contractor design portions (CDP).
• Integration with other trades.
• Provide build-ability and programme advice.
• Ceiling void layout & reflected ceiling plan co-ordination.
• Ensure compliance with the building FIT out guides.
• Review of RAMS pertinent to specialist activities.
• Ensure contractual environmental accreditations are achieved.

Construction

• Agree / submit MEP benchmarks / Samples.
• Undertake technical co-ordination of MEP installations (via design / drawing review and services meetings).
• Systems Co-ordination.
• Chair & minute weekly / regular services meetings (PM in attendance).
• Verification of installation compliance with specification/ Installations quality monitoring.
• Review reflected ceiling plans (with PM).
• Review / advise impact of client change (with PM).
• Provision of early composite commissioning programme.
• Review & comment programme updates (with PM).
• Void closures & inspections / Snagging.

Commissioning / Close Out

• Review commissioning test packs.
• Review of specific commissioning RAMS.
• Record information compliance/Commissioning demonstrations.
• Overseeing  & updating of commissioning programme.
• Client training/ Completion / handover documentation.
• Comment / review of sub-contractor M&E O+M Manuals, issue to professional team.
• Creating MEP definitive snagging list & clearance of same.

Post-Handover Support / Aftercare

• Support during 12 months warranty period/ Seasonal commissioning.
• Aftercare management.
• Record information updates for additional works.

What we will need from you 

• Proven ability to manage client & consultant expectations (Essential).
• Self-motivated with the ability to work in both a team environment and alone (Essential).
• Able to communicate coherently & direct key supply chain partners (Essential).
• Ability to problem solve using a flexible/ pragmatic approach (Essential).
• Ability to build and maintain client relationships (Essential).
• Ability to demonstrate key project processes such as design principles, management, construction processes, procurement & tendering (Essential).
• Strong organisational skills with ability to multi task (Essential).
• Ability to adapt and manage change (Essential).
• From a mechanical / electrical trade / consulting background (Essential).
• Mechanical / Electrical qualification - ideally degree qualified. 
• First Aid Qualified (Essential).
• Member of CIBSE (Desirable).
• CSCS Card Holder (Essential).
• SMSTS (Essential).
• Asbestos Awareness (Essential).
• Experience of using Microsoft Project / Asta Software (desirable).
• Relevant experience working in a contractor / consultant based background (Essential).
• Hold a valid full UK Driving Licence.

  What we can offer you

  • Competitive salary (to be discussed on application)
  • Car allowance
  • 26 days annual leave (with the opportunity to buy or sell up to 3 days holiday)
  • Private medical insurance for yourself (with the option to buy family cover)
  • Life Assurance
  • 2 days volunteering opportunities
  • Flexible and Agile working (dependent on your role)
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Professional membership fees
  • Flexible Benefits scheme which includes the opportunity to purchase benefits such as:
  • Critical illness insurance (with option to purchase for your partner)
  • Dental Insurance
  • Travel insurance
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Retail vouchers/payroll giving/activity pass for top leisure attractions

  Who we are 

  Tilbury Douglas is a leading UK building, infrastructure, engineering and fit-out company. We deliver vital projects across a range of sectors including health, education, highways, justice, defence, aviation, water and environment. 

  It is our people who make Tilbury Douglas a success.  We believe our inclusive culture encourages new ways of thinking, enabling us to innovate whilst remaining resilient. We value and celebrate all individual differences and look forward to receiving your application. We have now achieved our Investors in Diversity status.

  Please note we do not have a sponsorship licence.

  We look forward to receiving your application!