Technical Services Manager

Tecrec; England; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading services firm is seeking a Technical Services Manager to lead maintenance activities and ensure compliance in property management. This role involves overseeing an engineering team, developing maintenance standards, and managing various consultants. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in engineering services and excellent communication skills. Offering a competitive salary of £75,000 - £80,000 per annum, with additional benefits including holidays and a pension scheme.

Benefits

25 Days Holiday

Company Pension Scheme (NEST)

Cycle to Work Scheme

24 / 7 Employee Assistance Programme

Westfield Health Cash Plan

Life Assurance

Referral Scheme

Paid Volunteer Time

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in property management, hard FM, or engineering services.
• Experience onboarding properties at practical completion and managing defects.
• Comprehensive knowledge of building maintenance and compliance.
• Strong understanding of statutory and legal requirements.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Collaborative, team-player attitude.
• Flexibility to work varied schedules.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance activities, ensuring tenant requests and PPMs are performed.
• Oversee hiring, training, and development of the engineering team.
• Develop building maintenance standards in line with accreditations.
• Assist in procurement of utilities and manage occupier recharging.
• Lead the Net Zero in Operation strategy.
• Manage MEP and vertical transportation consultants.
• Become the lead for the BMS application.
• Maintain and update the asset register and SOPs.
• Monitor supplier contract performance and SLAs.
• Conduct routine inspections of the building and contractor works.

Job description

Job Reference : 707

Job Title : Technical Services Manager

Salary : £75,000 - £80,000 per annum

Location : Reading, Berkshire

Job Type : Technical / Engineering

Working Hours : Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm

Job Summary

We’re hiring on behalf of our client for a passionate Technical Services Manager to contribute to their continued success. Your responsibilities will include leading maintenance activities, ensuring tenant requests and PPMs are preformed to company standards If you're someone who is a strong leader and a solid background in building services, don’t miss this opportunity.

Our client are specialists in operating small to large-scale living, commercial and mixed-use developments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead on maintenance activities, ensuring tenant requests and PPMs are performed to company standards
• Oversee hiring, training, and development of the engineering team (via supplier partners)
• Develop building maintenance standards in line with its accreditations
• Assist in procurement of utilities and manage occupier recharging
• Lead the Net Zero in Operation strategy, reducing landlord MEP consumption
• Manage MEP, vertical transportation, IT, and network consultants
• Become the lead for the BMS application, ensuring efficient operation
• Maintain and update the asset register and SOPs
• Monitor supplier contract performance, SLAs, and KPIs
• Conduct routine inspections of the building and contractor works
• Maintain critical spare stock and establish a risk register with mitigation measures

Requirements

• Demonstrable experience in property management, hard FM, or engineering services (commercial offices focus preferred)
• Experience onboarding properties at practical completion and managing the defects / aftercare process
• Comprehensive knowledge of building maintenance and compliance
• Strong understanding of statutory and legal requirements (ideally with L8, IOSH, and / or working toward NEBOSH)
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build rapport with customers and colleagues
• A collaborative, team-player attitude
• Flexibility to work varied schedules

What’s on Offer

• £75,000 - £80,000 per annum
• 25 Days Holiday
• Company Pension Scheme (NEST)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• 24 / 7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Westfield Health Cash Plan
• Life Assurance
• Referral Scheme
• Paid Volunteer Time

If you live in and around the Reading area this could be the role for you.

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