Technical Services Manager

Bellrock; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension Salary Exchange

Health Assured

Life cover

Wellness program

Cycle to work

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Job summary

Bellrock is seeking a Technical Services Manager to provide technical leadership across a portfolio of high-profile London commercial office buildings. You will drive safe, compliant and efficient delivery of engineering and hard FM services, overseeing maintenance, governance and lifecycle projects.

The role requires strong engineering expertise, stakeholder engagement, and a proven track record in managing complex building services across multi-site portfolios. London-based, on-site working.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND (or equivalent) in Mechanical, Electrical or Building Services Engineering.
• IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent safety certification is preferred.
• Minimum five years' experience in Technical Services, Hard FM, Engineering Management or Building Services.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of hard FM and engineering services across a portfolio of London office buildings.
• Provide technical leadership and support to Facilities Managers, site teams and contractors.
• Ensure statutory compliance, safe systems of work and engineering governance across the portfolio.
• Oversee planned and reactive maintenance, driving asset reliability and performance.
• Manage contractor performance, ensuring works are delivered safely and to SLAs/KPIs.
• Act as technical lead for building services and provide guidance on complex engineering issues.

Skills

M&E Building Services

Engineering governance

Asset management

Lifecycle planning

Data analysis

Client-facing

Education

HNC/HND in Mechanical, Electrical or Building Services Engineering

Degree in Engineering

Tools

SFG20

MS Office

Job description

Technical Services Manager

London

Role Overview

The Technical Services Manager provides technical leadership across a portfolio of prestigious London commercial office buildings, ensuring the safe, compliant, and efficient delivery of engineering and hard FM services. The role leads engineering performance, statutory compliance, maintenance strategy, contractor management, and asset reliability while supporting sustainability and lifecycle projects. Working closely with clients and operational teams, you'll drive service excellence, manage technical risk, and provide expert guidance on complex building services. This role is ideal for an experienced building services professional with strong technical expertise, leadership skills, and a proven track record in managing engineering services across complex commercial portfolios.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of hard FM and engineering services across a portfolio of prestigious London office buildings.


• Provide technical leadership and support to Facilities Managers, site teams and specialist contractors.


• Ensure statutory compliance, safe systems of work and engineering governance across the portfolio.


• Oversee planned and reactive maintenance, driving service quality, asset reliability and operational performance.


• Manage contractor performance, ensuring works are delivered safely, compliantly and to agreed SLAs and KPIs.


• Act as the technical lead for mechanical, electrical and building services, providing expert guidance on complex engineering issues.


• Support lifecycle planning, asset management and capital investment programmes to optimise building performance.


• Provide technical oversight of refurbishment, minor works and lifecycle projects from specification through to handover.


• Drive sustainability, decarbonisation and energy efficiency initiatives across the portfolio.


• Manage engineering budgets, review quotations and identify opportunities to improve value and service delivery.


• Build strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders, presenting engineering performance, compliance and improvement plans.


• Lead technical audits, compliance reviews and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure best practice across the portfolio.

Skills & Experience

• Strong knowledge of Mechanical & Electrical Building Services Engineering.


• Comprehensive understanding of statutory compliance, engineering governance, SFG20 and industry best practice.


• Experience in asset management, lifecycle planning and technical assurance.


• Ability to analyse technical data and produce meaningful management reports.


• Proven experience managing engineering services across large, complex commercial and multi-site portfolios.


• Experience working in client-facing environments, delivering high levels of service.


• Proven ability to manage specialist contractors and supply chain partners within complex operational environments.

Essential

• HNC/HND (or equivalent) in Mechanical, Electrical or Building Services Engineering.


• IOSH Managing Safely.


• Minimum five years' experience in Technical Services, Hard FM, Engineering Management or Building Services.

Desirable

• Degree in Engineering or Building Services.


• NEBOSH General Certificate.


• Membership of CIBSE, IET, IWFM or a similar professional body.


• Authorised Person experience (LV, HV, Water, Pressure Systems or Mechanical disciplines).

AI fluency & learning mindset: We are looking for people who actively use AI in their day‑to‑day work, demonstrate strong curiosity about new technologies, and take ownership for continuously improving how they think, work, and deliver.

Working arrangements

We embrace smarter working practices which offer our employees the opportunity to work their hours flexibly where their roles and business needs allow. In this role, the successful candidate would be required to work around London sites Monday to Friday 08:00-17:00.

What can we offer you?

Upon joining Bellrock, you can expect a comprehensive benefits package including:

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays + 1 additional day as a thank you (enjoy it, it's on us)

Salary exchange pension scheme

Life cover

Paid sick leave

Health Assured employee assistance and wellness program

Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave

Salary sacrifice schemes: Cycle to work

Holiday purchase scheme of additional 5 days per year

Offers and discount scheme designed to save money on everyday shopping and essentials

Healthcare Cashplan

MotorSave Scheme

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Liftshare

Virtual GP

Why Bellrock?

At Bellrock, our people make the difference.

We support organisations across the UK with property, facilities management, compliance, engineering and technology services, helping our customers create safer, smarter and more sustainable environments.

We're committed to creating a workplace where people feel supported, respected and able to develop their careers. If you're looking for a business where your contribution is valued and where you can continue to learn and grow, we'd love to hear from you.

Inclusion

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to providing a fair and accessible recruitment process for everyone.