Technical Services Manager

Randstad Construction & Property; Little Hayfield; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Construction & Property is recruiting an Operations / Facilities Manager (Electrical Bias) for a permanent, full-time role in Kirkcaldy. You will lead hard services delivery, manage site teams, and oversee lifecycle maintenance and energy initiatives to ensure compliant, on-time service delivery on a major contract.

The role requires an electrical qualification (HNC/HND or Electrician status) with at least 5 years post-qualification experience, strong MS Office and CAFM skills, and a

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience in a similar hard services or facilities management role.
• HNC/HND in Electrical discipline or fully qualified Electrician status with recognized electrical trade qualifications.
• Proficient in CAFM and MS Office.
• Full UK Driving Licence and clean Disclosure Scotland vetting.
• Strong leadership, effective communication and financial acumen.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage site personnel and HR matters, including performance reviews and training compliance.
• Interface with central Service Desk for workforce planning and daily operations.
• Keep Local Operating Procedures (LOPs) and site documentation in line with regulations and best practice.
• Manage contract budgets and financial forecasts to protect margins.
• Produce monthly client reports and drive energy management initiatives across the contract.
• Oversee lifecycle maintenance programs and additional works from inception to completion.
• Support a positive, inclusive culture and participate in On-Call Managers rotation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Financial acumen

Team management

Planning

Education

HNC/HND in Electrical

Fully qualified Electrician

Tools

CAFM systems

Microsoft Office

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.