Workplace Futures Group
Senior Manager Technical Services
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Senior Manager Technical Services
Senior Technical Services Manager
Workplace Futures Group Location: Bristol (South West Region) Department: Technical Services Reports To: Project Director / Regional Delivery Director
About Workplace Futures Group
Workplace Futures Group is one of the UK’s leading workplace design, fit-out and construction specialists. We deliver innovative commercial environments for occupiers, developers and investors across the UK.
As part of our continued growth, we are establishing a new Bristol office to support an expanding portfolio of projects in the South West. A landmark commercial office refurbishment project currently underway will set new standards for workplace delivery in the region, and we are seeking a highly experienced Senior Technical Services Manager to lead all building services, technical coordination and engineering activities.
The Role
The Senior Technical Services Manager will lead all building services, technical coordination and engineering activities across major commercial refurbishment and fit-out projects. Working closely with clients, consultants, design teams, project managers and subcontractors, the role ensures all:
- MEP systems,
- life safety installations, and
- technical packages, are optimally integrated, compliant, buildable and delivered on time, within budget, with maximum quality and efficiency.
This position will play a critical leadership role in our new Bristol office. Responsibilities include establishing delivery standards, supporting a flagship refurbishment project, and helping to grow the team.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership
- Lead all technical services activities for major refurbishment and fit-out projects.
- Provide strategic oversight of MEP (mechanical, electrical, public health) design, refinement, coordination and on-site delivery.
- Act as the senior technical authority during project execution.
- Ensure buildable solutions; check commercial viability of design/engineering approaches.
- Drive technical excellence from concept to handover (and beyond).
MEP Design & Coordination
- Oversee development and coordinated delivery of mechanical, electrical and life-safety systems.
- Review consultant designs, issue coordination notes, and resolve clashing elements before construction starts.
- Lead multidisciplinary technical design reviews.
- Proactively identify risks (construction or cost) and escalate early, driving resolution.
- Ensure alignment with the global project programme across all technical services.
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Project Delivery
- Collaborate (daily liaison) with Project Managers and Commercial Teams to align technical delivery against time, quality and budget.
- Contribute to programme development and technical sequencing.
- Ensure procurement aligns with technical feasibility and phase-gating requirements.
- Monitor technical installation progress in the field.
- Lead technical coordination workshops, meetings and as-built DHV (Detailed Handovers) production.
Compliance & Building Safety
- Safeguard compliance with Building Regulations, CDM (Construction Design and Management) 2015, CDM3 work streams, and statutory obligations.
- Oversee quality assurance processes for all building services installations.
- Place fire safety and life-safety compliance at the forefront of everything.
- Manage commissioning, testing and certification for all technical systems.
- Liaise with Building Control Officers, ensuring smooth statutory approvals.
Client & Stakeholder Management
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Serve as the principal technical contact for clients, consultants and specialist subcontractors.
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Lead technical presentations, design reviews and engineering workshops.
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Build strong multi-team collaboration to secure client satisfaction.
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Provide proactive, transparent technical support to instil confidence.
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Contribute to business development — bringing technical expertise to new proposals.
Supply Chain & Specialist Contractor Management
- Manage relationships with MEP subcontractors and engineering consultants.
- Assess contractor competency, technical readiness and design insights.
- Lead reprocurement or re-engagement of supply chain partners where needed.
Commissioning & Handover
- Develop and execute commissioning programmes.
- Ensure all systems perform as designed when required.
- Oversee O&M (Operating & Maintenance) manuals and handovers.
- Oversee soft-landing activities and client-use training programmes.
- Facilitate a seamless transition from construction to occupation.
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Bristol Office Development
- Establish a technical presence for the new Bristol office.
- Grow local consultant partnerships and subcontractor relationships in the Southwest.
- Define technical delivery standards and best practices for the region.
- Mentor and develop the next generation of technical talent.
- Become the regional technical authority across the South West.
Experience & Qualifications
Essential Requirements
- Minimum 10 years’ experience in Technical Services, Building Services or MEP Management at MiNT 7 level projects.
- Proven experience delivering **major commercial office refurbishments **/
- (paradigm-shifting facilities of 20k+ ft²).
- Detailed understanding of MEP systems, including:
- Mechanical & Air Conditioning,
- Electrical, Lightning & Power Distribution,
- Public Health & Plumbing systems (water, waste),
- Fire & Life Safety Design solutions.
- Hands-on experience with design & build contracting models.
- Tangible track-record for managing consultants and subcontractor design teams.
- Depth of compliance knowledge: Building Regulations, CDM, Fire Safety Order, Approved Documents and other statutory assessments.
- Direct involvement in commissioning & handover phases.
- Stakeholder leadership with clients, consultants, and contractors.
- Full UK driving licence.
Desirable Attributes
- Graduate qualification in:
- Building Services Engineering,
- Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or related disciplines.
- Professional membership of:
- CIBSE (Charity of Building Services Specialists),
- IET (Institution of Engineering & Technology),
- CIOB (Construction Industry Chartered Institute).
- Projects exceeding £10 million in value.
- Experience with:
- Smart Buildings infrastructure,
- Digital workplace technologies (IFAN, NBN, cyber risks),
- Sustainability schemas (BREEAM, LEED).
- Existing network within the Bristol/Southwest construction/design landscape.
Join our team to make a real impact in the South West!
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