Technical Services Manager

Construction, Property and Engineering; Little Hayfield; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad CPE is seeking an Operations / Facilities Manager (Electrical Bias) for a full-time, permanent role based in Kirkcaldy. The position leads hard services delivery, site personnel, and lifecycle maintenance while ensuring compliance with Good Industry Standards and regulatory requirements.

You will manage budgets, create monthly client reports, drive energy management initiatives, and collaborate with central service teams to ensure smooth operational delivery.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND in Electrical discipline, or fully qualified Electrician with recognised electrical trade qualifications.
• Minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience in hard services or facilities management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and CAFM (Computer-Aided Facility Management) systems.
• Full UK Driving Licence and clean Disclosure Scotland vetting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage site personnel, handle HR matters, performance reviews, personal development plans and training compliance.
• Interface with central Service Desk for workforce planning, jeopardy management, and daily operation delivery.
• Keep Local Operating Procedures (LOPs) and site documents updated with legislative changes and industry best practice.
• Manage contract budgets and financial forecasts to achieve target margins.
• Produce monthly client reports and lead energy management initiatives with the Energy Manager.
• Oversee lifecycle maintenance programs and additional works from inception to completion.
• Foster an inclusive, safe workplace culture in line with Ethics, Diversity & Inclusion policies.
• Participate in the On-Call Managers rotation schedule.

Skills

Leadership

HR management

Communication

Financial acumen

Education

HNC/HND in Electrical discipline or Electrician status

Tools

Microsoft Office

CAFM systems

Job description

Job Title: Operations / Facilities Manager (Electrical Bias)

Location: Kirkcaldy

Salary: £51,000 - £55,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Position: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role

Are you a qualified Electrical Manager looking to lead hard services delivery on a key contract? We are seeking a proactive and experienced Operations / Facilities Manager (Electrical Bias) to join our team in Kirkcaldy.

In this role, you will take ownership of site personnel management, technical and lifecycle maintenance programs, financial control, and operational compliance. Working closely with central service teams, you will ensure seamless operational delivery while maintaining Good Industry Standards and meeting all legislative regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Team & HR Management: Lead and support direct site personnel, managing all HR matters, performance reviews, personal development plans, and training compliance.
• Operational Delivery: Interface with the central Service Desk for workforce planning, jeopardy management, and efficient daily operational delivery.
• Compliance & Best Practice: Keep Local Operating Procedures (LOPs) and site documentation updated in line with legislative changes, legal guidance, and industry best practice.
• Financial & Contractual Control: Manage contract budgets and financial forecasts to ensure successful delivery against target margins.
• Reporting & Energy Initiatives: Produce required monthly client reports on time and lead energy management initiatives across the contract in liaison with the central Energy Manager.
• Lifecycle & Works: Oversee lifecycle maintenance programs and additional works projects from inception to completion.
• Culture & Safety: Drive an inclusive, positive workplace culture adhering to company Ethics, Diversity & Inclusion policies, while supporting colleagues beyond electrical bias when needed.
• On-Call Support: Participate in the "On-Call Managers" rotation schedule.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Qualifications: HNC/HND in an Electrical discipline, or fully qualified Electrician status with recognized electrical trade qualifications.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience in a similar hard services or facilities management role.
• Technical Knowledge: Proven background in hard services delivery, building maintenance, or engineering operations environments.
• Systems & IT: Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and CAFM (Computer-Aided Facility Management) systems.
• Vetting & Drivers Licence: Full UK Driving Licence and clean Disclosure Scotland vetting.
• Soft Skills: Strong leadership, effective communication, sound financial acumen, and a flexible, adaptable approach to site needs.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.