Technical Services Manager

Wates; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading family-owned construction firm in the UK seeks a manager to lead engineering teams and oversee technical services across projects. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a solid technical background, and an understanding of Health & Safety compliance. This role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on diverse projects and drive performance and accountability within the team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing technical services in a multi-site environment.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Solid understanding of Health & Safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team, ensuring consistent delivery of services.
• Oversee project delivery ensuring quality and budget control.
• Develop and mentor team members, ensuring training is completed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Health & Safety compliance

Technical services management

Education

Professional qualification in a trade (Electrical, Mechanical, or Gas)

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of engineers and fabric technicians, ensuring consistent delivery of M&E services, compliance, and operational standards.
• Oversee the delivery of extra works and M&E/fabric projects, ensuring quality, timeliness, and budget control.
• Develop and mentor direct reports, ensuring mandatory training is completed and succession planning is in place.
• Manage and optimise the supply chain, negotiating best value and ensuring compliance with Avetta and Construction Line standards.
• Conduct annual Plan Rights and regular supplier performance reviews.
• Support account teams with client reporting, including MI and KPI presentations.
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders and consultants, ensuring high levels of client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing technical services within a multi-site, client-focused environment.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to drive performance and foster a culture of ownership and accountability.
• Solid understanding of Health & Safety legislation and compliance requirements.
• Robust technical background with a professional qualification and hands‑on experience in a trade (Electrical, Mechanical, or Gas).

Recruitment and Background Checks

• Applicants will need to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage.
• Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually; we do not discriminate based on any disclosure.
• Additional pre-employment checks may apply.

About the Opportunity

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-profile contract and make a meaningful impact across a diverse and dynamic portfolio. Ready to take the next step? Apply now or contact us for more information.

About Wates

Wates is one of the UK’s leading family‑owned development, building and property maintenance companies. Founded over 125 years ago, we have a proud legacy in the built environment. We are driven by our purpose, “reimagining places for people to thrive” and our three promises: Thriving places – working with customers, partners and communities to create places that are more sustainable, inclusive, and full of opportunity; Thriving planet – protecting nature and taking action on climate change by collaborating and innovating with our partners; Thriving people – creating opportunities and relationships so that everyone who works for and with us feels included, invested in, and treated with care. We are proud to be recognised as Gold Investors in People and as a Disability Confident employer. We also ensure that our recruitment processes do not treat anyone less favourably due to an offending background.