Technical Service Manager

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A major property management company in London is seeking a Technical Services Manager. The role involves managing operational services in mechanical and electrical systems, ensuring compliance with regulations, and leading energy management initiatives. Candidates should have significant experience in technical engineering management and preferably hold relevant qualifications. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to innovative building management solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years' experience at technical engineering management level.
• Membership of IWFM or AssocRICS and/or IOSH is preferable.
• Proven track record of managing operational tasks and project completions.

Responsibilities

• Manage operational services in MEP systems effectively.
• Ensure compliance with building regulations and best practices.
• Contribute to building Activity Calendar and events.

Skills

Technical problem solving

Communication of technical subjects

Change management

SMART buildings services knowledge

Education

HNC or Degree in Building Service Engineering

General Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health - NEBOSH

Tools

BEMS

Job description

Job Description

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Technical Services Manager - London, One Exchange Square

The Technical Services Manager (TSM) is responsible for managing the high standard of operational services in Mechanical, Electrical and public health (MEP) systems, ensuring consistent, seamless and efficient standards are met, to ensure the Occupiers and their visitors can focus on their core business.

The TSM ensures that the appointed MEP service partner(s) works with the JLL FMs as a cohesive team. The role requires the effective management of these partners to provide the services within the agreed scope and budget and in accordance with their contractual obligations, SLAs and key performance indicators. The TSM will work closely with the JLL and LaSalle teams, as well as our trusted service partners, to make the client's vision for One Exchange Square a reality. Together, we aim to deliver top-notch services and amenities in London that lead the market and exceed expectations

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement operational best practices and working initiatives.

• Ensure building regulations, statutory obligations, legislative compliance, and best working practice are delivered.

• Effectively contribute to the completion of individual buildings Activity Calendar and significant building events. Eg. Annual black building tests, M&E audits, actions, and document review

• Proven track record of technical problem solving.

• Foster and develop a unique One Team relationship between the management team, service partners and all other stakeholders to create a seamless and unified customer experience.

• Effectively manage the allocated service partners and their contract performance, including managing key relationships, monitoring contract administration, and driving operational improvements; ensuring work output is in line with contractual obligations.

• Meet monthly with core service partners and ensure Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and reports are completed promptly and accurately.

• Ensure all contracts are maintained within the agreed budget and seek alternative ways to improve customer service and reduce expenditure.

• Lead in energy management for the portfolio at individual building level. Ensuring that buildings are being operated at optimum performance and energy is being closely managed and reported on.

• To enhance the capability of existing buildings technology, contributing where required to the development of new SMART building technology platforms, and data analysis. Ensure the Client's assets operate at their optimum performance and that energy is closely managed and reported in accordance with building accreditations such as Nabers.

• Soft land newly completed buildings into operations after they have achieved practical completion. Assist in collating, measuring, and analysing building data necessary for obtaining the initial Nabers rating. Coordinate with the key retained construction contractors and design engineers responsible for achieving the design rating.

• Ensure that any one-off and non-contractual operational tasks are fulfilled to a high specification and within a dedicated timeframe, to include out of hours services for occupier events and special projects.

Qualifications and experience

• Preferably professionally registered (IEng or CEng) or working towards this

• Preferably HNC or Degree in Building Service Engineering or relevant engineering subject

• Preferably equivalent minimum 10 years' experience at technical engineering management level.

• Membership of IWFM or AssocRICS and or IOSH

• Preferably General Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health - accredited by NEBOSH

• Proven track record of technical problem solving

• Ability to communicate technical subject to non-technical customers and team members

• Ability to produce technical reports

• Extensive mechanical, electrical BEMS and SMART buildings services knowledge

• Adept at managing the change process to a diverse group, promoting best practice and strategic advice where appropriate

• Experience mobilising a new development from PC into BAU would be desirable. Including and understanding of defect and warranty management.

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