Agilité is looking for a technical services manager to manage and coordinate all technical disciplines accross our projects in Berlin

Agilité is seeking an experienced Technical Services Manager to lead the coordination and delivery of all MEP services across commercial fit-out and refurbishment projects within the German-speaking markets. The successful candidate will act as the technical lead throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring design coordination, technical compliance, programme delivery, cost control, commissioning, and successful handover of building services installations. This role requires close collaboration with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and internal project teams to deliver high-quality projects in line with Agilité's standards and values.

The role will serve as a technical lead across the Germany and German-speaking countries business, providing multi-disciplinary support to Agilité's expansion across Europe and ensuring the successful implementation of best practices and continuous improvement initiatives.

Agilité is a growing commercial interiors specialist, delivering office, retail and hospitality projects for international clients across Europe. Our client roster includes global names such as Eurostar, Nespresso, General Motors, Pepe Jeans, and Oliver Wyman.

We are known as the resourceful problem solver – a trusted partner that anticipates challenges, finds practical solutions and delivers high-quality spaces through a culture built on honesty, ambition and trust.

With 86 full-time employees across France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Spain and the United Kingdom, our international team supports turnkey projects for brands expanding, relocating or improving their spaces across the continent.

Agilité is fully devoted to building a diverse and inclusive team that reflects our customers and users. We love to see our employees thrive in an atmosphere of togetherness; we therefore aim to continue to build a diverse workforce and foster different perspectives and unique ways of thinking; regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion or physical ability.

Join one of Europe’s leaders in refurbishment and the creation of unique spaces. Agilité breathes new life into spaces for world-leading brands, and it’s the people behind the projects, and the processes underpinning the people which make us different – that, and our B Corp certification.

What it takes to be a TSM at Agilité

Key Responsibilities.

Ensure the technical feasibility of a project;
Participate in the budget and/or cost estimation studies according to the projects requirements;
Review technical documentation to ensure compliance with contractual requirements and local codes/regulations;
Analyse and respond to technical queries from MEP subcontractors;
Verify that installations comply with contract requirements (specifications, plans, etc.) and local regulations and provide technical guidance to the project team;
Contribute to project-related reports and attend meetings as needed;
Attend, chair and prepare meeting minutes when necessary (customer meeting, subcontractors meetings, suppliers, project team, technical services);
Maintain close collaboration with contractors, technical consultants and architects as well as the rest of the Agilité project team to coordinate all technical aspects of the project;
Coordinate and manage MEP subcontractors throughout the construction phase.
Review subcontractor proposals and quotations and support value engineering initiatives and MEP cost optimisation;
Manage technical changes and support change management processes;
Provide technical expertise and advice during project preparation, execution, and close-out phases;
Organise pre-handover inspections and site visits to monitor the quality and proper execution of work performed by subcontractors;
Coordinate and oversee commissioning, testing, balancing, system validation and handover activities;
Review and manage as-built drawings, O&M (Operation & Maintenance) manuals and final technical documentation, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with project requirements;
Assist with final site inspections and the completion of specific works prior to the closure of MEP snagging items;
Ensure the effective transfer of technical documentation and information to the construction teams;
Deliver assigned responsibilities in compliance with budget, schedule, and quality requirement;
Ensure that all technical installations comply with contractual specifications and requirements;
Analyse the functional, environmental, and technical characteristics of the works or products to be delivered, taking into account applicable regulations, organisational requirements, assembly and manufacturing processes, operational constraints, and safety requirements;
Ensure compliance with all Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental (HSQE) standards, as well as ISO requirements and company procedures;
Promote a culture of continuous improvement in HSQE performance across all project activities;
Continuously identify and evaluate opportunities to maintain, support, and strengthen Agilité Solutions' commitment to B-Corp standards and certification.

Additional responsibilities:

Adhere to the Company’s Health and Safety Policy and HQSE Management System, ensuring that all assigned subcontractors also comply with these standards and procedures.
Monitor and ensure that subcontractors fully always meet their health and safety obligations.
Ensure that health and safety requirements are adequately assessed, addressed, and incorporated into all proposals, tenders, and project submissions.
Promote a strong safety culture across projects by proactively identifying risks and supporting the implementation of appropriate preventive measures.

Verify that all project activities are carried out in accordance with applicable health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.

Qualifications.

Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline. Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or progress towards chartership would be advantageous.
Proven experience in HVAC, energy, thermal, or MEP engineering in Germany.
Minimum 5 years of experience in construction, delivering MEP packages within commercial fit-out, refurbishment and design & build projects.
Fluency in German and English is required; knowledge of additional European languages is considered an asset.
Experience working on projects pursuing sustainability certifications such as BREEAM, LEED or WELL is highly desirable.
Experience coordinating and managing MEP subcontractors during construction phases.
Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit/BIM, MS Project and Microsoft Office.
Strong knowledge of environmental engineering and renewable energy technologies.
Sound understanding of building systems and industrial equipment.
Proficiency in engineering calculation methods, modeling techniques, and simulation software.
Knowledge of environmental standards and regulations, including ISO 14001.
Strong knowledge of German building regulations, DIN standards, fire safety requirements, health and safety regulations, and MEP industry best practices.
Expertise in engineering HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning) and energy systems design.
MEP construction coordination and subcontractor management.
Solid experience in Building Management Systems (BMS) and building controls.
Strong background in commissioning, testing, balancing, system validation and handover processes.
Relevant background in value engineering and MEP cost optimisation, subcontractor quotation review and change management.
Energy efficiency and sustainability solutions.
Technical analysis and problem-solving.
Engineering calculations and simulations.
Environmental compliance and regulatory knowledge.
Demonstrates self-determination, perseverance, and confidence in handling new situations and overcoming challenges.
Adjusts behavior according to different environments, situations, and individuals.
Adapts communication style and attitude to the audience in order to maximise the quality and effectiveness of interactions.
Prioritises and re-prioritises activities and organisation in response to changing circumstances and constraints.
Customer Orientation
Performance Management
Analytical and Synthesis Skills
Persuasion and Influencing Skills
Creativity and Innovation Mindset
Attention to Detail and Strong Organisational Skills

Compensation & Benefits (Germany)

Annual bonus
Energetic and dynamic work environment
Hybrid working (up to two days remote per week)
Purpose-driven business with a focus on positive impact

We’re a growing organisation that creates spaces where people can live, work, and play.

With a solid reputation as a general contractor and fit-out company – for both tertiary and commercial spaces – we strive to include sustainability into our building processes. Our ethos centres around futureproofing our projects – and at the heart of that is our diverse team.

We’ve built a reputation as ‘the resourceful problem solver’ – a trusted partner which anticipates, and mitigates, issues before they arise, and one which is built on a culture of honesty, ambition, and trust.

There’s no denying that the commercial interiors sector is often complex, especially when working on a continent-wide scale. We’ve therefore built a network of best-in-class professionals, suppliers, and consultants, experienced in delivering high quality space planning, design, build and construction services.

Agilité is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team of experts that will reflect our customers and users. We enjoy nothing more than seeing our employees thrive in an atmosphere of togetherness. We therefore aim to continue building a diverse workforce and foster different perspectives and unique ways of thinking – regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, or physical ability.

Interested in working with us?

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