Multi-Site M&E Technical Services Manager

ATALIAN SERVEST; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

OCS UK & Ireland is seeking an experienced Technical Services Manager to lead M&E maintenance across a diverse property estate for a Local Authority client. You will drive technical excellence, ensure statutory compliance and deliver high service standards across multiple sites.

The role requires strong leadership, contractor management and a track record of improving performance, safety and energy efficiency within a fast-paced facilities management environment.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a Technical Services Manager, Engineering Manager, or similar role within Facilities Management.
• Strong Mechanical and Electrical building services knowledge, supported by relevant technical qualifications.
• Demonstrable experience working within a high-paced Facilities Management environment.
• Experience managing technical services across multi-site estates, ideally within local government, education, healthcare, or public sector environments.
• Sound understanding of statutory compliance requirements, including health and safety legislation and building services regulations.
• Proven ability to manage contractors, projects, budgets, and service performance.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• Experience in Local Authority/public sector estates.
• IOSH/NEBOSH/CIBSE/IET memberships.
• Knowledge of CAFM platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead the management and delivery of Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) maintenance services across a diverse property estate.
• Ensure full compliance with all statutory, regulatory, and health and safety requirements.
• Manage planned preventive maintenance (PPM) programmes and oversee reactive maintenance activities.
• Provide technical leadership and support to operational teams, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Monitor service performance against contractual KPIs and SLAs, implementing improvements where required.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with client and internal stakeholders.
• Manage specialist service providers and subcontractors, ensuring high standards of workmanship, safety, and customer service.
• Support lifecycle planning, asset management strategies, capital projects, and energy efficiency initiatives.
• Contribute to budget management, financial forecasting, and cost control activities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance service delivery and customer satisfaction.

Skills

M&E knowledge

Leadership

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Education

Engineering degree

Facility Management certification

Tools

CAFM platforms

MS Office

Job description

OCS UK & Ireland is seeking an experienced Technical Services Manager to lead M&E maintenance across a diverse property estate for a Local Authority client. You will drive technical excellence, ensure statutory compliance and deliver high service standards across multiple sites.

The role requires strong leadership, contractor management and a track record of improving performance, safety and energy efficiency within a fast-paced facilities management environment.