Technical Manager – M&E Contractor

Company: Salter Grange Limited
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Location: Gerrards Cross
Job Description:

Technical Manager – M&E Contractor

About the Role

Our client, a growing mechanical and electrical contractor, is looking for an experienced Technical Manager. This role suits someone with a technical and design engineering background in M&E and proven pre-construction and tender experience.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the technical side of tenders: review drawings and specifications, identify risks, and develop value engineering options to win work.
  • Develop and coordinate M&E design from commencement to handover, leading liaison with consultants and design teams.
  • Identify design clashes and installation issues, and provide practical solutions.
  • Review technical submissions, equipment selections and manufacturers’ information.
  • Support project and site teams with programme, costs, resources and procurement, and oversee subcontractors and suppliers.
  • Work with the commercial team to monitor costs, manage variations and identify savings.
  • Support Quality Assurance and Health and Safety systems, and review ITPs, testing and commissioning records.

Essential Experience

  • Proven experience as a Technical Manager, Design Manager, Senior M&E Engineer or similar.
  • M&E building services design and technical coordination background.
  • Strong pre-construction and tender experience.
  • Ability to read and understand M&E drawings and specifications.
  • Experience managing subcontractors and suppliers, with good commercial and contract awareness.
  • Strong communication and organisational skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects.
  • Full UK driving licence.

Desirable

  • HNC, HND or degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Building Services Engineering.
  • CIBSE or IET membership.
  • SMSTS and CSCS.
  • AutoCAD, Revit or BIM.
  • NEC and/or JCT contracts, and design-and-build experience.

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Posted: October 11th, 2026