Technical Manager

Linaker Ltd; Tandridge; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing technical services firm in England is seeking an experienced Technical Manager to lead their engineering team towards operational excellence. The ideal candidate will oversee technical and safety standards while ensuring effective vendor relationships and compliance with engineering practices. This position offers competitive salary and benefits including a company car and flexible working opportunities, making it ideal for motivated professionals looking to advance their engineering careers.

Benefits

Company Car

25 Days holiday plus bank holidays

Health care and life insurance after a qualifying period

Opportunities for progression

Qualifications

• Recognised apprenticeship, BTEC HNC/HND or equivalent in Electrical/Mechanical engineering.
• Full Membership of a recognized Institution (CIBSE, IET, IMechE).
• Recognised Health & Safety qualification.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and support to the engineering team.
• Ensure compliance with safety and operational standards.
• Lead training initiatives for engineering practices.

Skills

Technical leadership

Client relationship management

Safety compliance

Engineering innovation

Vendor management

CAFM systems usage

Negotiation skills

Education

Recognised apprenticeship or BTEC HNC / HND

Full Membership of relevant Institution

Health & Safety qualification (IOSH/NEBOSH)

Tools

CAFM systems

Job description

WELCOME TO LINAKER

For 30 years Linaker has specialised in the creation and maintenance of tailor‑made business environments. Having shaped workspaces for a wide range of businesses across the country, Linaker’s heritage lies in our ability to design and regulate unique spaces that truly work.

Linaker was founded upon three core values: trust, reliability and care. We are not just a service provider, rather an essential part of our clients’ architecture and, ultimately, an extension of your business, a part of one team.

The last couple of years has seen Linaker grow exponentially and the technical team have been instrumental in this growth. With big plans for 2026 we’re now looking for an exceptional Technical Manager to join this stellar team and help drive the business forward.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As the Technical Manager you will provide technical leadership, management and development to the whole of the Linaker engineering team to ensure operational and compliance standard are exceeded. You will develop and oversee delivery of HV / LV maintenance and emergency recovery strategies. You will support the engineering team and our clients in the technical review of proposed works against industry best practice and site standards.

Additionally, you will manage, review and be the focal point our Safe Systems of Work and Safety Rules & Procedures. You will also be the subject matter expert and author of site‑specific SOPs and EOPs where required and become the Company Authorising Engineer for both Electrical and Mechanical Services.

Ultimately, you will provide technical support to the wider business as directed by the Director of Operations.

WHAT YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

The leadership in all technical aspects of service delivery and empowering the engineering team to deliver a market leading standard of Mechanical and Electrical maintenance engineering.

Responsible for monitoring compliance against Linaker’s Mechanical and Electrical Safety Rules.

Ensure that Engineering Risks are identified, logged, reviewed, and mitigated in a consistent manner.

Ensure areas of individual and team development are recognised and incorporated into a suitable action plan.

Provide technical support, including peer review, advice, guidance and incident investigation to the contract delivery team and client team. This includes but is not limited to:

• Review of Additional Works Proposals
• Approval of SOPs / EOPs
• Review and produce switching schedules were required
• Maintain the Contract Authorised Persons register against the contract requirements
• Site point of control for internal training program including the management of site‑based / mobile apprentice(s)
• Management of the maintenance programme for HV and LV assets including HV and LV Shutdown activities
• Reviewing and proposing updates to the programme in accordance with legislative requirements and building operational needs
• Sample audit of planned maintenance tasks undertaken by the onsite / mobile engineering team
• Plan and oversee works to integrate occupier systems to Landlords installations (i.e. Tap‑off installations and Mechanical Connections)
• Undertake audits of the on‑site / mobile teams to ensure compliance with Linaker and site standards
• Technical innovations within the business and in support of our clients
• Lead training initiatives ensuring practical application and real‑world problem solving beyond classroom learning.

Ensure that all technical operations adhere to Health, Safety, Environmental & Quality regulations, and policies, aiming to exceed industry standards when possible.

Work towards and achieve Authorised Engineer (AE) status if not already qualified.

To support the procurement team with onboarding and oversee vendor management, ensuring key vendor relationships deliver quality, value and are technically competent and qualified to be retained.

Responsible for creating and updating company policy documents, ensuring they reflect organisational standards and best practices.

Have in depth knowledge of all Electrical and Mechanical Systems and be able to undertake Engineering Manager Duties as and when required.

Provide management and control of all existing and proposed company technical accreditations and their retention.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Recognised apprenticeship, BTEC HNC / HND (preferably to Degree equivalent) within Electrical / Mechanical engineering or equivalent discipline or be able to demonstrate an high level of attainment.

Full Membership of a recognised sector specific Institution (i.e. CIBSE, IET IMechE).

Recognised Health & Safety qualification. i.e. IOSH / NEBOSH.

Proven experience and involvement in business‑critical engineering systems.

Worked within a client contract environment requiring specific KPI performance measures.

Practical experience in working with supply partners to deliver a seamless, integrated service.

Experience of managing sites remotely through effective vendor management.

Experience in the use of CAFM systems for asset and works planning.

Proven ability to negotiate and navigate complex technical challenges.

Experience of managing mobile engineering services in multi‑site client environments.

THE PACKAGE

A competitive starting salary with annual pay reviews.

Company Car.

25 Days holiday plus bank holidays.

Plenty of opportunity for progression.

Flexibility for hybrid working.

Health care, life insurance and medical insurance available after a qualifying period.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

Linaker Limited is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion / belief, sexual orientation, or age.

INTERESTED

In summary this is a fantastic opportunity for a proven Technical Manager that is results orientated and wants to be part of fast‑growing business.