Technical Services Manager

Technical Services Manager
London
£75,000 - £80,000
 
We are recruiting for a Technical Services Manager to take a client-side role within a prestigious, 300,000 sq. ft. trophy building in London.
 
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Technical Services Manager or senior building services professional to oversee the technical operation of a landmark commercial property, managing specialist service providers and ensuring the building operates to the highest standards.
 
Rather than managing an in-house maintenance team, you will take ownership of contractor performance, service delivery, technical compliance and continuous improvement, acting as the key technical representative for the client.
 
The Role:

• Manage and oversee hard FM service providers, ensuring contractual obligations, KPIs and SLAs are consistently achieved.
• Take ownership of the building''s technical services, including electrical, mechanical, HVAC and life safety systems.
• Lead contractor performance reviews, challenging service partners and driving improvements in quality, efficiency and reliability.
• Support and manage mobilisation activities, ensuring a smooth transition of services, systems and processes.
• Identify opportunities to introduce new building technologies, smart systems and innovative solutions to improve building performance.
• Work closely with property management, landlords, occupiers and other stakeholders to deliver an exceptional building experience.
• Oversee planned preventative maintenance, reactive works, statutory compliance and lifecycle replacement programmes.
• Monitor service provider budgets, operational expenditure and technical performance.
• Drive energy efficiency, sustainability and continuous improvement initiatives across the building.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety, risk management and statutory compliance.

• Proven experience as a Technical Services Manager, Technical Manager or similar within a large commercial building.
• Strong client-side experience, or demonstrable experience managing and challenging third-party FM service providers.
• A solid technical background in building services engineering, covering mechanical and electrical systems.
• Experience supporting or leading the mobilisation of facilities management services.
• An understanding of emerging building technologies, smart buildings, BMS integration and energy-efficient solutions.
• Strong commercial awareness, with the ability to manage contractor performance, budgets and service delivery.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and organisational skills.
• A proactive approach, with the confidence to challenge existing processes and drive operational improvements.

• £80,000 basic salary.
• Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm.
• Client-side position within a prestigious 300,000 sq. ft. trophy building.
• The opportunity to influence technical strategy, service delivery and the future development of the building.
• A role combining technical oversight, contractor management, mobilisation and innovation.