About The Role
Primech Building Services is seeking an experienced Technical Services Manager to lead our Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) Design function. This role is responsible for managing the design team, overseeing the delivery of coordinated M&E designs, and ensuring compliance with industry and sector-specific standards.
The successful candidate will provide technical leadership across a portfolio of projects, with a particular focus on healthcare and education environments, whilst supporting business growth and maintaining the highest standards of quality and performance.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Management
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Lead, mentor and develop a team of Mechanical and Electrical Design Engineers.
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Manage resource allocation across multiple projects to meet programme requirements.
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Promote continuous improvement, technical excellence and best practice within the Design Team.
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Foster a collaborative and high-performing team culture.
Design & Technical Delivery
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Oversee the production and coordination of Mechanical and Electrical designs from concept through to completion.
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Review and approve technical drawings, calculations, specifications and design submissions.
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Ensure designs comply with client requirements, statutory regulations and industry standards.
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Provide technical guidance and support to project and design teams.
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Support value engineering and innovation to deliver practical and cost-effective solutions.
Project & Stakeholder Management
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Work closely with Project Managers, Commercial Teams, Site Teams and external consultants to ensure successful project delivery.
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Attend client meetings, design reviews and technical workshops as required.
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Act as the primary technical point of contact for clients and key stakeholders.
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Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants and supply chain partners.
Healthcare & Education Sector Delivery
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Lead the design and delivery of projects within healthcare and education environments.
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Ensure compliance with relevant standards including HTMs, NHS guidance, DfE specifications and Building Bulletins.
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Incorporate sector-specific requirements such as infection control, resilience, ventilation, safeguarding and energy efficiency into design solutions.
Quality, Compliance & Risk Management
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Maintain design quality assurance processes and standards.
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Ensure compliance with Building Regulations, CDM Regulations and industry best practice.
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Identify and manage technical risks throughout the design process.
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Support health, safety, environmental and quality objectives across all projects.
Requirements
Skills, Knowledge, Experience & Qualifications
Essential
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Proven experience in a Technical Services Manager, Design Manager or similar senior design leadership role.
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Experience managing Mechanical and Electrical Design Engineers within a building services environment.
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Strong background delivering M&E projects within the healthcare sector.
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Experience delivering projects within the education sector.
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In-depth knowledge of HTM standards, NHS guidance and education sector design requirements.
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Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical building services systems.
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Experience delivering projects from concept design through to completion.
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Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit and BIM environments.
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Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills.
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Strong commercial awareness and problem-solving ability.
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Degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering.
Desirable
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Chartered Engineer status (or working towards Chartership).
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Membership of CIBSE, IET or another relevant professional body.
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Experience working with NHS Trusts, private healthcare providers or public sector frameworks.
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Knowledge of BIM Level 2, ISO 19650 and digital engineering processes.
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Experience delivering projects within critical environments such as operating theatres, laboratories, clean rooms or specialist teaching facilities.
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Experience supporting tender submissions, business development and pre-construction activities.
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Low Carbon Consultant qualification.
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Principal Designer Awareness or CDM-related training.
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BIM ISO 19650 certification.
Benefits
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Competitive Salary
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Opportunity to lead and develop a growing design team within a reputable and expanding M&E contractor
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Apple IT Equipment Provided
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Holiday allowance – 21 Days + Bank Holidays
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Pension
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Professional development support
