Purpose of the Role

The Technical Project Manager will play a central role in delivering the estate’s decarbonisation and technical-engineering programmes. You will manage a portfolio of mechanical, electrical and building services projects that support the optimisation of the district energy network, enhance energy performance and maintain compliance across this complex mixed-use estate.

Working closely with the Head of Energy, you will scope, plan and deliver projects that improve building efficiency, support the Net Zero pathway, and ensure the resilience of critical services. You will lead the coordination of contractors, consultants and internal stakeholders, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to a consistently high standard.

This is a hands-on role suited to an experienced M&E project manager with strong technical understanding, excellent communication skills and the ability to manage works within an occupied and operationally sensitive environment.

Reporting to the Head of Energy – King’s Cross.

Key Responsibilities

Project Delivery & Technical Leadership

• Deliver a varied portfolio of M&E, energy-efficiency and decarbonisation projects from concept to completion, including feasibility, design development, procurement, construction and handover.

• Provide technical input into the design and development of mechanical, electrical, BMS and public-health systems across all project workstreams.

• Manage external consultants and contractors, including appointments, scope control, fee management and issue resolution.

• Ensure that all installations meet Savills’ technical standards and the King’s Cross estate requirements, supporting long-term asset performance.

• Lead structured project handovers including asset capture, commissioning verification, O&M documentation, PPM updates, and defects management.

Energy & Decarbonisation Support

• Work with the Head of Energy to deliver the estate’s energy-efficiency plan, including optimisation of plant, metering, controls, life-cycle equipment replacement and technology upgrades.

• Support the delivery of projects aligned to King’s Cross’ Net Zero strategy, including upgrades to HVAC systems, lighting, controls, low-carbon heat, renewable technologies and energy-centre improvements.

• Ensure all technical projects integrate with the wider district energy network, metering strategy and building-level optimisation workflows.

Planning, Reporting & Compliance

• Prepare project programmes, budgets, specifications, risk registers and tender documentation.

• Manage project governance, change control and cost tracking to ensure delivery against budgets and approved scopes.

• Maintain accurate records, dashboards and monthly reporting for senior stakeholders.

• Ensure all projects comply with relevant legislation, H&S requirements, CDM regulations, permits, quality standards and estate protocols.

 Stakeholder & Estate Coordination

• Liaise closely with on-site engineering teams, property managers, contractors, retailers, occupiers and development stakeholders to minimise operational disruption.

• Coordinate with Savills H&S, Fire, Security and IT teams to ensure technical requirements are integrated and operational impacts managed.

• Communicate clearly and consistently with all parties to ensure projects progress smoothly and expectations are aligned.

Continuous Improvement & Technical Expertise

• Support the development of long-term capital investment plans for M&E infrastructure and energy systems.

• Identify opportunities for system optimisation, asset upgrades, digital monitoring, BMS improvements and performance analytics.

• Promote best practice in project management, technical standards, asset data capture and energy-efficient operation.

• Provide coaching and guidance to junior engineers and site teams to embed strong engineering and project-delivery principles.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Strong M&E background, with a degree or HND in Mechanical, Electrical or Building Services Engineering (or equivalent experience).

• Demonstrable experience managing engineering and building-services projects in operational environments.

• Proven ability to lead projects end-to-end: scoping, design reviews, specifications, tendering, procurement, delivery and handover.

• Solid understanding of building services, including HVAC, electrical distribution, controls, metering, energy centres, plant rooms and life-cycle maintenance.

• Experience working in occupied mixed-use, commercial or campus environments with complex stakeholder needs.

• Strong understanding of energy efficiency, building optimisation or decarbonisation technologies.

• Excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to articulate technical issues clearly.

• Highly competent in technical documentation review and coordination with consultants and contractors.

• Ability to manage budgets, analyse financials and maintain cost discipline across multiple projects.

Desirable

• APM, PRINCE2 or similar project management qualification.

• Experience delivering energy-reduction projects, building-services upgrades or plant replacements aligned to Net Zero pathways.

• Familiarity with BREEAM, NABERS, energy modelling or building-performance benchmarking.

• Understanding of district energy or multi-building campus energy systems.

Personal attributes

• Confident, proactive and solutions-focused.

• Calm under pressure with excellent attention to detail.

• Strong collaborator who builds trust across technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment balancing multiple priorities.

• Committed to high standards of safety, compliance and delivery excellence.

Key performance indicators

• Delivery of projects on time, on budget and to agreed scope and quality.

• Quality and completeness of technical documentation, commissioning and handover.

• Reduction in energy consumption/intensity where projects are linked to performance outcomes.

• Contract and consultant performance management.

• Accurate reporting, forecasting and risk management.

·        Positive feedback from internal teams, occupiers and stakeholders.

Working Hours - 09:00 – 17:30 – Core Hours 

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Please see our Benefits Booklet for more information.