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Technical Services Manager - Mechanically Biased
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Technical Services Manager
Our Store Development team is seeking a mechanically biased Technical Services Manager to deliver exceptional building services across a varied and exciting portfolio of capital projects.
Working within a complex operational environment, you will play a key role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and sustainable delivery of mechanical, electrical, and public health systems across a range of development projects. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced engineering professional to influence major investment programs, collaborate with senior stakeholders, and contribute to the ongoing evolution of a world-class estate.
About the Role
In this role, you will report to the Lead Technical Services Manager and act as the technical lead for MEP services across a broad range of projects. You will work closely with Project Managers, Engineering, Fire Safety, IT, Security, and external consultants to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with technical and statutory requirements.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Leading the delivery of mechanical, electrical, and public health elements across capital projects.
- Managing engineering consultants and design teams throughout the project lifecycle.
- Reviewing and approving engineering schemes, specifications, and technical designs.
- Ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, building regulations, and health and safety standards.
- Overseeing project programs, budgets, and technical deliverables.
- Supporting project handovers, operation, and maintenance documentation and operational readiness.
- Collaborating with multidisciplinary stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes.
- Coaching and supporting wider project teams on M&E best practice.
- Maintaining engineering standards and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
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About You
You will be mechanically biased from a design background. You will be an experienced MEP professional with strong technical knowledge and the confidence to lead complex engineering discussions with a variety of stakeholders. You will be comfortable balancing technical excellence with commercial awareness and project delivery requirements.
You will enjoy working collaboratively, building strong relationships, and influencing decisions across multiple teams. You will be highly organized, proactive, and capable of taking ownership of projects from concept through to completion.
You Will Also Have:
- A minimum of five years' mechanically biased experience managing mechanical, electrical, and public health projects.
- A strong understanding of MEP systems, fire life safety, and sustainability principles.
- Experience delivering construction or engineering projects from inception through to handover.
- The ability to review technical designs, engineering specifications, and consultant proposals.
- Experience managing consultants, contractors, and multiple stakeholders.
- Knowledge of statutory compliance, building regulations, and health and safety requirements.
- An mechanical engineering-related degree.
- Professional membership with CIBSE.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels.
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About Us
Harrods is one of the world’s leading luxury department stores, and we’re becoming a destination for top designers and the most sought-after brands from around the globe. Our combined mission is to make visiting our iconic Knightsbridge store one of the world’s most inspiring shopping experiences.
Our Promise to You
Help us make the impossible possible for our customers, and we’ll do something remarkable for you. As well as offering a friendly environment to inspire your best work, we provide abundant opportunities and support to build an exceptional career across the varied specialisms of our business.
Uniquely You
Whilst our job adverts outline the ideal qualities, skills, and prior experience for the role, we believe in the potential for growth and value individual strengths. If you can demonstrate the majority of skills and strong experience to thrive in this role, we would encourage you to apply.
At Harrods, we believe the personality and authenticity of our people set us apart. We celebrate and invite applications from all cultures, backgrounds, tastes, and experiences and are proud of our culture where people from all walks of life can grow and thrive. What makes you unique makes us exceptional.
If you want to know more about our people and our culture, search #TogetherHarrods on LinkedIn, Facebook, or follow us on Instagram @togetherharrods
Additional Information:
- Time Type: Permanent
- Department: Store Development (Harriet Savage)
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