Stadium Technical Operations Lead

COREcruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

COREcruitment Ltd is partnering with a leading multi-purpose event venue in the UK to recruit a seasoned Technical Manager for the Stadium Operations team. This hands-on, senior role oversees maintenance, compliance, and technical assets across a large campus, coordinating with in-house engineers and external service providers.

You will lead safety and compliance testing, sign-off inspections with authorities, and drive a structured audit programme while managing a specialist technical team to

Qualifications

• Hands-on M&E engineering experience in complex, high-risk environments.
• Experience operating at a senior technical level in a large‑scale venue.
• Experience with AE and Responsible Person duties and safety regimes.

Responsibilities

• Own all technical assets and critical systems including maintenance, audits, testing and record keeping.
• Review and manage technical services with senior FM colleagues for safety and compliance.
• Lead emergency testing and sign-off inspections with safety teams and authorities.
• Ensure venue is maintained to the highest technical and operational standards.
• Provide technical guidance and deputise for Head of Facilities as required.
• Develop and deliver a structured technical audit programme and manage audits.
• Support remediation of non-conformances and track corrective actions.
• Manage maintenance budget and CAPEX approvals for risk-critical assets.
• Develop safe systems of work, RAMS, and SOPs across teams.
• Oversee upgrades, technical changes, and installation projects.
• Line-manage a specialist technical team including electricians and IST technicians.

Skills

M&E engineering

Senior technical leadership

AE and Responsible Person duties

Contract and project management

CAFM system

Event venue operations

Education

Building Services qualification (City & Guilds / HNC or equivalent)

Tools

CAFM system

Job description

COREcruitment Ltd is partnering with a leading multi-purpose event venue in the UK to recruit a seasoned Technical Manager for the Stadium Operations team. This hands-on, senior role oversees maintenance, compliance, and technical assets across a large campus, coordinating with in-house engineers and external service providers.

You will lead safety and compliance testing, sign-off inspections with authorities, and drive a structured audit programme while managing a specialist technical team to