Service Manager - HVAC & Building Services

ZipRecruiter; City Of London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HVAC services specialist in London seeks an experienced Service Manager to oversee operations and manage a team. Responsible for ensuring efficient delivery of projects and maintenance, this role offers a salary of up to £50,000 plus bonus and benefits including 30 days of holiday. Ideal candidates will have solid technical knowledge in building services and experience in team management.

Benefits

5% net bonus

Electric vehicle and charge card

30 days holiday including bank holidays

Company laptop

Company phone

Qualifications

• Strong background in building services and HVAC systems.
• Experience managing teams across multiple sites.
• Proven track record in delivering service excellence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee site personnel and manage operations across multiple offices.
• Promote safe working practices and high communication standards.
• Provide operational leadership to ensure timely project delivery.

Skills

Building services management

Technical knowledge of HVAC systems

Team leadership

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Air Conditioning

Valid F-Gas certification

Job description

Overview

Service Manager – HVAC & Building Services

A leading and well-established HVAC, electrical and renewable energy services specialist has an exciting opportunity for a Service Manager to join their growing team. Reporting directly to the Managing Director and leading the service department, this role is ideal for an experienced building services professional who enjoys both operational leadership and strategic involvement. You’ll be responsible for managing a team of 8 engineers, along with a Works Manager, Site Manager and Contracts Manager, ensuring smooth delivery of projects and maintenance works across London and the Midlands. This is a fantastic next step for a motivated manager with solid technical grounding and the opportunity to shape a department within a respected specialist contractor.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing site personnel, including engineers and management staff.
• Managing operations across two Central London offices with work stretching from London to Birmingham.
• Deputising for managers when required, maintaining smooth service delivery.
• Promoting safe working practices, high standards, and effective communication across all teams.
• Supporting the technical development and training of engineers.
• Acting as on-call manager on a rota basis.
• Providing operational, commercial, and customer-facing leadership to ensure projects and maintenance are delivered on time, to specification, and profitably.

Salary and Benefits

Service Manager will be on a basic salary of up to £50,000, depending on experience + 5% net bonus after probation + electric vehicle + charge card + 30 days holiday (including bank holidays) + laptop + phone.

Requirements / Qualifications

• A strong background in building services with technical knowledge of air conditioning, air handling, chilled water, condensate water, and ventilation (including heat reclaim).
• Minimum NVQ Level 3 in Air Conditioning & valid F-Gas certification.
• Experience managing teams and delivering service excellence across multiple sites.

How to Apply

If you’re interested, please call Lily on (phone number removed) at Tech-People, the leading recruitment business and agency in HVAC, M&E and Construction.

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