Technical Services Manager

About Us

We are Modus, a London-based company dedicated to providing tenants and office occupiers with a complete solution for their relocation and refurbishment needs. Our work has earned us recognition through some of the industry's most prestigious awards within the UK.

At Modus, we pride ourselves on our high standards of integrity and mutual respect. We eschew traditional hierarchies, instead empowering our employees to deliver their best work. Unlike many in our industry who prioritise profit, our main focus is on client satisfaction and taking pride in our work. Many of our employees have been with us for over a decade, a testament to our supportive work environment and low staff turnover.

If you are passionate about design, project management, engineering, commercial management, or sales, and feel your talent is underappreciated, come and join a business that will truly value you.

Your Responsibilities

As a Technical Services Manager, you will:

• Take ownership of projects from inception through to commissioning.
• Devise pitch-winning strategies and communicate them effectively in client presentations.
• Ensure that designs meet project deadlines, and that they are compliant and accurate, working closely with our technical design team.
• Develop a services strategy in the absence of project specifications, ensuring all sub-contractors design to the client’s brief and budget.
• Act as the gatekeeper for all project technical services design within Procore.
• Manage building surveys, collating and producing reports and recommendations for existing or new plant/equipment.
• Collaborate closely with the project team during the pre-construction phase, especially with the pre-construction manager.
• Provide advice and direction on MEP bids received from sub-contractors.
• Schedule and chair all necessary internal MEP meetings, which could range from weekly site meetings to networking with consultants.
• Schedule and chair client meetings, predominantly as MEP workshops with relevant client team members.
• Utilise Procore to manage the flow of design information, approving or commenting on MEP design, technical submissions, and finishes.
• Assist the site delivery team with void closures, MEP snagging/inspections, and the prevention of potential site issues.
• Develop and manage commissioning programmes and trackers, and oversee witnessing to building management teams and any external consultants.
• Organise and chair client training sessions to familiarise the client team with their new office environment.

Skills & Experience

You will bring to the role:

• Several years of experience within the building services sector.
• A preference for mechanical bias, though this is not a prerequisite.
• A broad knowledge and understanding of various systems, including Mechanical, Electrical, Fire Alarm, Structured Cabling, Sprinklers, and Audio-Visual.
• An interest in design and a good understanding of the pitch process.
• Ideally, experience within the office fit-out sector on projects ranging from £5M to £20M.
• Recognised qualifications in building services engineering.
• Knowledge of local building services codes of practice, CIBSE guides, and health & safety standards/systems.
• Experience with Microsoft Project and Procore management software.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

What We Offer

At Modus, we recognise and reward talent. When you join our team, you can expect:

• An industry-leading salary, bonus, and pension scheme.
• 26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Life Insurance.
• Regular company social events throughout the year.
• An annual company summer trip.
• A Reward & Recognition scheme.
• Opportunities for personal development and training.

...and many other company benefits and perks!