Technical Services Manager

Nexus Careers Group Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Flagship Central London building

Job summary

Nexus Careers Group Ltd. seeks a Technical Services Manager to lead delivery of mechanical and electrical engineering services in a flagship Central London building.

You will steer the on-site engineering team, manage contractors, and work closely with senior client stakeholders to ensure peak performance across all systems. The role requires a strong M&E background, proven leadership of engineers and subcontractors, and a track record in prestigious commercial environments.

Qualifications

• Strong technical background in mechanical, electrical or building services engineering.
• Experience in Technical Services/Engineering Manager roles.
• Experience in prestigious commercial or critical environments.
• Knowledge of M&E infrastructure and compliance.
• Proven leadership of engineers and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day delivery of technical and engineering services.
• Manage and develop the on-site engineering team.
• Ensure all mechanical and electrical systems operate safely and reliably.
• Oversee planned, reactive and statutory maintenance activities.
• Manage specialist subcontractors and service providers.
• Ensure compliance with permits, RAMS and safe systems of work.
• Monitor engineering performance against KPIs and service levels.
• Manage technical incidents, escalations and root-cause investigations.
• Support lifecycle planning, asset replacement and improvement projects.
• Maintain accurate compliance, maintenance and operational records.
• Produce reports and present engineering updates to the client.
• Identify opportunities to improve reliability, efficiency and service delivery.
• Manage engineering budgets, quotations and expenditure.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients and senior stakeholders.

Skills

Building services

Leadership

Subcontractor management

Client management

Engineering knowledge

Education

Engineering qualifications

Job description

Technical Services Manager - Flagship Central London Building

Location: Central London

Salary: £80,000 + discretionary bonus

Contract: Permanent

Employer: Leading global facilities management business

This is a high-profile leadership role with responsibility for the delivery of mechanical and electrical engineering services across a complex commercial property. The successful candidate must come from a strong technical M&E or building services background and be comfortable leading engineering teams, managing contractors and working closely with senior client stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day delivery of technical and engineering services.
• Manage and develop the on-site engineering team.
• Ensure all mechanical and electrical systems operate safely and reliably.
• Oversee planned, reactive and statutory maintenance activities.
• Manage specialist subcontractors and service providers.
• Ensure compliance with permits, RAMS and safe systems of work.
• Monitor engineering performance against KPIs and service levels.
• Manage technical incidents, escalations and root-cause investigations.
• Support lifecycle planning, asset replacement and improvement projects.
• Maintain accurate compliance, maintenance and operational records.
• Produce reports and present engineering updates to the client.
• Identify opportunities to improve reliability, efficiency and service delivery.
• Manage engineering budgets, quotations and expenditure.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients and senior stakeholders.

Candidate Requirements

• Strong technical background within mechanical, electrical or building services engineering.
• Previous experience in a Technical Services Manager, Engineering Manager or similar position.
• Experience working within a prestigious commercial, corporate or critical environment.
• Strong understanding of M&E infrastructure and statutory compliance.
• Proven experience leading engineers and managing subcontractors.
• Good commercial and financial awareness.
• Strong client and stakeholder management skills.
• Relevant technical or engineering qualifications.
• Confident, professional and capable of operating within a flagship environment.

Package and Benefits

• £80,000 basic salary.
• Discretionary bonus.
• Prestigious flagship Central London building.
• Opportunity to join a leading global FM business.
• Excellent training, development and career progression.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically credible engineering leader to take ownership of service delivery within one of Central London's most prominent commercial buildings.