Technical Services Manager

ZipRecruiter; Leicester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruiting firm is seeking a Technical Services Manager based in Leicester to oversee asset, service, and contract operations. The ideal candidate will lead technical services ensuring compliance with standards, and manage projects ranging from minor to major scale. Strong proficiency in Facilities Management and excellent communication skills are essential. The role is permanent, on-site, and offers a competitive salary between £50,000 and £60,000 per annum along with flexible benefits.

Benefits

Flexible benefits

Generous bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Facilities Management (FM) with a technical focus.
• Experience of managing agent/client side projects of varying scale.
• Proactive approach to asset and contract management.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and delivery of technical services for maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with legislation and health & safety standards.
• Manage projects ranging from small works to multi-million pound schemes.

Skills

Technical bias

Strong communication

Organisation skills

Leadership skills

Job description

Overview

Technical Services Manager based in Leicester to take control of asset, service and contract operations on a key estate in the region. This will include maintenance audits as well as engineering project management activities. Our client is keen to hear from candidates with managing agent/client side experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and delivery of all technical services, including reactive and planned maintenance, ensuring optimal performance across hard services.
• Ensure full compliance with statutory legislation, health and safety standards, and site policies; act as the lead for all technical audits and assurance checks.
• Lead projects on the estate, ranging from small works to multi-million pound schemes, including lifecycle, refurbishment, HVAC/M&E and fabric projects.

Qualifications / Experience

• Technical bias with strong proficiency in FM (Hard) and the ability to liaise with multiple stakeholders; comfortable operating between end users and the hard FM provider.
• Experience of working on projects of varying scale (small works to multi-million pound) and, ideally, managing agent/client side experience.
• Strong communication, organisation and leadership skills with a proactive approach to asset and contract management.

Details / Benefits

• Permanent position
• Salary £50,000 – £60,000 per annum
• Location: Leicester; on-site 5 days per week; 40 hours per week
• Duty manager on weekends (approx. 1 in 4)
• Flexible benefits and generous bonus scheme