Technical Services Manager

Randstad NV; City Of London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical cover

25 days annual leave

Pension

Life assurance

Bonus scheme

Cycle to work

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Randstad CPE is seeking an experienced Technical Services Manager to lead M&E services and supplier management at a prestigious City of London asset. The role covers lifecycle planning, energy optimization, and strong client care across stakeholders.

You will audit suppliers, oversee capex projects, monitor ESG and sustainability initiatives, and ensure health, safety, and environmental compliance. Strong communication and data analytics are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent
• Member of a relevant professional body
• Building services related qualification(s)
• National General Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health (desirable)

Responsibilities

• Audit and manage suppliers to ensure safe, compliant delivery of all hard services at the property.
• Develop, agree, and manage lifecycle replacement programmes and planned projects.
• Monitor energy consumption and implement strategies for reducing energy use.
• Prepare management reports and attend monthly management meetings with client and property team.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental legislation.
• Manage service charge budgets and expenditure related to M&E maintenance, repairs and projects.

Skills

Supplier management

Energy management

M&E knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Data analytics

Reporting

MS Office

Education

Degree or equivalent

Professional body member

Building services qualification

Tools

MS Office

ESG reporting tools

Job description

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Technical Services Manager to join the team at a prestigious asset located in the City of London. The successful candidate will have experience managing the mechanical and electrical services and associated supply chain contracts at trophy assets, and a demonstrable track record of providing 'best in class' customer and client care.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Audit and manage suppliers to ensure effective, safe and compliant delivery of all hard services at the property, including life safety systems, vertical transport equipment and public health systems. Measure and report supplier performance against agreed SLA's and KPI's
• Work effectively with a range of specialist consultants to manage and monitor supplier delivery and the performance of MEP and fabric maintenance / project services
• Develop, agree, and manage lifecycle replacement programmes and planned projects
• Monitor and support professional teams undertaking capex works
• Assist with reviewing and monitoring tenant fit outs and wayleave/ fibre installations
• Undertake regular building inspections, complete reports, and initiate / progress any required works
• Monitor works conducted/ services provided by suppliers
• Procurement of goods and services, following BNPPRE procedures and policies
• Provision of best-in-class customer service to internal and external customer base
• Maintain regular and effective communication with stakeholders including occupiers, the client and internal colleagues in Property Management, support functions and the wider Real Estate business
• Assist with the preparation, monitoring, management and reconciliation of service charge budgets. Check and approve all expenditure related to M&E maintenance, repairs and projects
• Support in the preparation of accurate and comprehensive management reports and attend monthly management meetings with the client and property management team
• Identify and actively support sustainability initiatives, including targeting and monitoring, implementation of net zero initiatives, and associated ESG reporting.
• Monitor/ report on energy consumption profile (no less than monthly) and implement strategies for reducing energy consumption. Actively engage with occupiers, property management team, suppliers and the client on energy consumption trends and mitigation measures.
• Ensure compliance with all current statutory legislation in respect of health and safety and the environment
• Ensure security and emergency procedures are robust and adhered to at all times, taking an active role in the event of emergency situations
• Manage local environmental activities in order to meet statutory obligations and achieve / retain industry standards and accreditations (e.g. ISO14001 an BREEAM In Use)
• Ensure compliance with all internal procedures and policies, e.g. Procurement, Finance, Compliance, HR
• Be an active participant at internal TSM forum meetings. Collaborate on operational matters, sharing best practice experiences where possible

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree or equivalent
• Member of a relevant professional body
• Building services related qualification(s)
• National General Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health, accredited by NEBOSH (desirable)

EXPERIENCE

• Previous experience in a similar role
• Demonstrable experience managing active lifecycle planning and replacement/ repair project management
• Excellent mechanical and electrical services knowledge
• A proven track record of fostering and developing client and occupier relationships
• Demonstrable 'best in class' customer care
• Robust health and safety and environmental knowledge
• Management of supply chain, and developing supplier relationships
• Experience reviewing and monitoring tenant fit out works
• Good understanding of service charge budgets and accounting principles
• Report writing and data analytics
• Experience with smart building technology, its implementation and use
• Experience of creating, implementing, monitoring and reporting against strategic ESG plans
• Excellent English language skills - both written and spoken
• IT literate - MS Office at intermediate level
• Experience of managing MEP services within multi tenanted assets of 250,000 square feet +

• Health & Leisure: Private medical cover, 25 days annual leave + public holidays (the option of purchasing up to 5 additional days via flex benefits), health screening, gym discounts, wellbeing support, volunteering opportunities, cycle to work scheme, eye care voucher, travel & retail discounts, travel insurance, concierge service, kids pass, open fairways golf card, great company culture and social events (including sports teams, charity events, art pass), perks at work
• Financial: Pension, life assurance at 8 x basic salary, group income protection (long term disability insurance), interest free season ticket loan, bonus scheme - you will be eligible to participate in the Company's Bonus Scheme, share incentive plan, financial and mortgage advice

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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