Our Store Development team are looking for a mechanically biased Technical Services Manager to help 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 programmes, 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.
You will be responsible for reviewing technical designs, managing engineering consultants, supporting project delivery from inception through to handover and maintaining high standards of operational readiness. You will also play an important role in developing best practice across project teams and helping to shape engineering standards and governance.
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 programmes, 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.
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 organised, 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.
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 sets 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:
PermanentDepartment:
Store Development (Harriet Savage)Skills Required
- Minimum five years of mechanically biased experience managing mechanical, electrical, and public health projects
- Strong understanding of MEP systems, fire life safety, and sustainability principles
- Experience delivering construction or engineering projects from inception through handover
- 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
- Mechanical engineering-related degree
- Professional membership with CIBSE
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
What We Do
As many lives, generations, cultures and stories pass through our doors, our mission remains unchanged: to serve the needs and aspirations of our customers, to create new stories and bring moments of delight. Whomever they are and wherever they come from, our customers can always expect to be treated with grace, courtesy, and care. #TogetherHarrods Open since 1834 by Charles Henry Harrod and now owned by Qatar Holding Authority, we are truly unique - a house of maisons, a modern atelier, a workshop of wonders, a convener, patron and celebrator of the world’s finest. Known around the world as one of the great luxury emporiums, we offer a transformative experience to customers who know that true value of exceptional goods and services lies beyond price. We are committed to excellence and artistry, inspired to reinvent and surprise, ensuring our position as a leader in the category. Our people are our strength - their unique personalities and their desire to exceed expectations are what enables us to make the impossible possible for our customers. Our customers are at the heart of our success. They’re the reason we exist, and we never forget it. And we’re always looking for new exceptional people who want to connect to them, to delight them and to become part of our story
