Technical Services Manager

Valoris Group; Ilford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Job summary

Valoris Group in Barking, London is seeking an experienced Technical Services Manager to lead in-house engineering and contractor teams, ensuring efficient facilities operations and strong compliance. You’ll drive cost control, service delivery, and regulatory adherence across hard and soft services.

The role involves tendering, contract management, project oversight, and stakeholder coordination, with office-based work and site visits.

Qualifications

• Experience in property, mechanical, electrical, or hard services within a commercial or industrial environment.
• Strong understanding of H&S regulations and safe working practices.
• Experience in managing procurement processes, contractor selection, and CDM regulations.
• Familiarity with British Standards, CIBSE guides, and M&E design best practices.
• Ability to assess technical issues and provide cross-project solutions.
• Experience in financial planning, budget management and cost-saving initiatives.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and using asset management & procurement software.
• Confident in stakeholder management with internal teams and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage an in-house engineering team to support day-to-day facilities functions.
• Advise senior management on facilities management, best practices, and compliance.
• Lead tender processes, contract negotiations, and procurement for maintenance and supplier agreements.
• Review contractor proposals, M&E designs and installation plans to meet requirements.
• Manage budgets, identify cost savings and control spend across service contracts.
• Ensure compliance with safety and building regulations and regulatory changes.
• Oversee fit-outs, refurbishments and infrastructure projects, ensuring on-time delivery.
• Track contractor performance and verify completed work against SLAs.

Skills

Technical expertise

H&S awareness

Procurement & Tendering

M&E knowledge

Problem solving

Budget & cost control

Software skills

Stakeholder management

Tools

MS Office

Asset management software

Procurement software

Job description

About the job Technical Services Manager

Technical Services Manager

Location: Barking, London
Salary: £50,000 per annum + Bonus
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

About the Company

Valoris Group is working exclusively with a specialist provider in Building Services & Facilities Management, delivering integrated solutions across maintenance, M&E services, compliance, and infrastructure. Their client base includes high-end residential, commercial, industrial, healthcare, and education sectors.

As the business continues to expand, they are looking for an experienced Technical Services Manager to oversee facilities operations and drive improvements across their in-house engineering and contractor teams. This role is central to ensuring the efficient management of both soft and hard services, with a strong focus on compliance, cost control, and service delivery.

The Role

This is an office-based role, working closely with senior management and operations teams to optimise technical services. The Technical Services Manager will be responsible for:

• Team Development Building and managing an in-house engineering team to support day-to-day facilities functions.
• Operational Support Advising senior management on all aspects of facilities management, including best practices and compliance requirements.
• Contract & Supplier Management Leading tender processes, contract negotiations, and ensuring effective procurement for all maintenance and supplier agreements.
• Technical Oversight Reviewing contractor proposals, M&E designs, and installation plans to align with project requirements.
• Financial & Cost Control Ensuring budgets are adhered to, identifying potential cost savings, and managing spend across service contracts.
• Regulatory Compliance Keeping the team updated on legislative changes and ensuring adherence to safety and building regulations.
• Project Management Overseeing fit-outs, refurbishments, and infrastructure projects, ensuring on-time, cost-effective delivery.
• Performance Monitoring Tracking contractor service levels, verifying completed work, and ensuring all maintenance activities meet agreed SLAs.

Candidate Profile

• Technical Expertise Background in property, mechanical, electrical, or hard services within a commercial or industrial environment.
• Health & Safety Awareness Strong understanding of H&S regulations, ensuring a safe working environment.
• Procurement & Tendering Experience in managing procurement processes, contractor selection, and CDM regulations.
• M&E Knowledge Familiarity with British Standards, CIBSE guides, and M&E design best practices.
• Problem Solver Ability to assess technical issues, engage with manufacturers, and provide solutions across multiple projects.
• Budget & Cost Control Experience in financial planning, budget management, and cost-saving initiatives.
• Software Skills Proficient in Microsoft Office and able to use asset management and procurement software.
• Stakeholder Management Confident working with internal teams, external consultants, and subcontractors.

Whats on Offer?

• Career Progression A role with leadership potential in a fast-growing organisation.
• Diverse Projects Exposure to a variety of technical and operational challenges across multiple sectors.
• Work-Life Balance Monday to Friday, office-based with occasional site visits.

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am 5:00 pm
Location: Office-based in Barking, with site visits as required