Technical Services Manager at Doheney Services Ltd

Job Summary

• The Technical Services Manager is responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership across all technical functions of the company. This role oversees HVAC, chilled water systems, cold rooms, refrigeration, and related MEP services, ensuring excellence in installation, maintenance, service delivery, compliance, and team performance.

Responsibilies

Technical Operations & Systems Management

• Provide overall technical leadership for the installation, testing, commissioning, and maintenance of air conditioning systems, chilled water systems, cold rooms, and refrigeration units.
• Develop and enforce preventive and corrective maintenance frameworks to ensure system reliability and minimal downtime.
• Lead complex troubleshooting of chillers, compressors, evaporators, condensers, cooling towers, and piping systems.
• Ensure all technical operations comply with industry standards, OEM guidelines, and regulatory requirements.

Team Leadership & Capacity Development

• Lead, manage, and mentor technical supervisors, engineers, and technicians.
• Establish training programs to improve competence in HVAC, refrigeration, and MEP systems.
• Set performance standards, conduct technical evaluations, and recommend skill upgrades.
• Enforce strict adherence to Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies across all technical activities.
• Quality Assurance & Reporting
• Oversee quality control processes to ensure all projects meet approved technical specifications and company standards.
• Conduct regular inspections, audits, and technical reviews of ongoing and completed projects.
• Ensure accurate documentation and reporting of maintenance schedules, system performance, faults, and corrective actions.
• Provide periodic technical and operational reports to management

Client, Vendor & Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for clients, ensuring expectations are clearly understood and met.
• Provide technical input for proposals, contract negotiations, and project planning.
• Coordinate with suppliers and vendors for sourcing equipment, spare parts, and technical support.
• Support business development efforts by offering technical expertise during bids and presentations.

Strategy & Continuous Improvement

• Develop and implement technical strategies to improve service efficiency, reliability, and profitability.
• Identify opportunities for innovation, process improvement, and cost optimisation.
• Stay updated on emerging HVAC and MEP technologies and recommend adoption where beneficial.

Requirements

• Minimum of a first degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in MEP project execution and site coordination.
• Hands-on experience with HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems on construction projects.
• Good understanding of construction practices, quality control procedures, and site coordination.

Skills and competencies

• Good communication skills and ability to work effectively with site teams and subcontractors.
• Strong organisational and coordination skills.
• Ability to accurately follow project plans, schedules, and instructions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Problem-solving mindset and willingness to learn on complex projects.
• Strong focus on safety, quality, and teamwork.