Technical Services Manager

Sodexo; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global services company in the UK is seeking a Technical Services Manager to lead the delivery of all technical services ensuring compliance with statutory and client requirements. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in a corporate office environment, a relevant professional qualification, and strong leadership skills. This full-time role offers a competitive salary of £50,000 per annum and a comprehensive benefits package including professional development opportunities and wellbeing support.

Benefits

Wellbeing support

Employee Assistance Programme

Virtual GP

Discounts scheme

Pension plan

Learning and development tools

Bike to Work Scheme

Enhanced leave policies

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in a corporate office environment.
• Experience with complex HVAC systems and smart office systems.
• Holds Authorised Person certification and is certified in Risk Assessment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of all technical services, ensuring compliance.
• Manage and develop a team of technical staff.
• Oversee specialist contractors across multiple disciplines.
• Act as Responsible Person for Water & Legionella compliance.
• Drive innovation and process improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Commercial awareness

Contractor management

Health and Safety knowledge

Education

Professionally qualified in Electrical, Mechanical, or Building Services

IOSH or NEBOSH qualification

IWFM qualification (desirable)

Job description

Lead the delivery of all technical services, ensuring compliance with statutory, contractual, and client requirements.

1. Manage and develop a team of technical staff, providing coaching, support, and performance management.
2. Oversee specialist contractors across electrical, mechanical, BMS, fabric, and HVAC disciplines.
3. Act as Responsible Person for Water & Legionella compliance.
4. Manage PPMs, reactive works, and client project works from survey to completion.
5. Drive innovation, process improvements, and continuous service enhancements.
6. Build and maintain strong client relationships, identifying opportunities for growth and added value.

Requirements:

1. Professionally qualified in Electrical, Mechanical, or Building Services.
2. 5+ years' experience in a corporate office environment.
3. IOSH or NEBOSH qualification with strong H&S knowledge.
4. Proven leadership and contractor management experience.
5. Strong problem-solving skills and commercial awareness.
6. IWFM qualification (desirable).
7. Experience with complex HVAC systems, Hybrid VRF systems, and modern smart office systems.
8. Skilled in Legionella and Water Quality Management.
9. Knowledge of Asset Management.
10. Holds Authorised Person certification.
11. Certified in Risk Assessment.

Additional Information:

1. Full-time position, 42 hours per week, 5 out of 7 days.
2. Salary: £50,000 per annum.
3. Opportunities for professional development and a comprehensive benefits package including wellbeing support, Employee Assistance Programme, virtual GP, discounts scheme, pension plan, learning and development tools, Bike to Work Scheme, and enhanced leave policies.

About Sodexo:

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. We are a global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, operating in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers daily through our services.