Technical Services Manager

TECREC LTD; Reading; On-site; GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property management firm in Reading is seeking a Technical Services Manager to lead maintenance activities and manage the engineering team. The ideal candidate has demonstrable experience in property management or engineering services and possesses excellent communication skills. This role offers a competitive salary of £80,000 per annum, 25 days of holiday, and a range of employee benefits including a pension scheme and health plans. Apply now to embark on the next step in your career.

Benefits

25 Days Holiday

Company Pension Scheme (NEST)

Cycle to Work Scheme

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Westfield Health Cash Plan

Life Assurance

Referral Scheme

Paid Volunteer Time

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in property management or engineering services.
• Experience onboarding properties at practical completion and managing the defects process.
• Comprehensive knowledge of building maintenance and compliance.
• Strong understanding of legal requirements ideally with L8, IOSH, NEBOSH.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build rapport.
• A collaborative, team-player attitude.
• Flexibility to work varied schedules.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance activities ensuring compliance with company standards.
• Oversee hiring, training, and development of engineering team.
• Develop building maintenance standards in line with accreditations.
• Assist in utility procurement and manage occupier recharging.
• Lead Net Zero strategy, reducing landlord MEP consumption.
• Manage MEP, vertical transportation, IT, and consultants.
• Ensure efficient operation of the BMS application.
• Maintain asset register and SOPs.
• Monitor supplier contract performance and KPIs.
• Conduct routine inspections of the building.
• Manage critical spare stock and establish a risk register.

Job description

Job Reference & Title

Job Reference: 707

Job Title: Technical Services Manager

Salary: £75,000

Job Details

• Salary: £80,000 per annum
• Location: Reading, Berkshire
• Job Type: Technical / Engineering
• Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm

Job Summary: We’re hiring on behalf of our client for a passionate Technical Services Manager to contribute to their continued success.

Make your application after reading the following skill and qualification requirements for this position.

Our client are specialists in operating small to large-scale living, commercial and mixed-use developments.

Your responsibilities will include leading maintenance activities, ensuring tenant requests and PPMs are performed to company standards. If you're someone who is a strong leader and has a solid background in building services, don’t miss this opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead on maintenance activities, ensuring tenant requests and PPMs are performed to company standards.
• Oversee hiring, training, and development of the engineering team (via supplier partners).
• Develop building maintenance standards in line with accreditations.
• Assist in procurement of utilities and manage occupier recharging.
• Lead the Net Zero in Operation strategy, reducing landlord MEP consumption.
• Manage MEP, vertical transportation, IT, and network consultants.
• Become the lead for the BMS application, ensuring efficient operation.
• Maintain and update the asset register and SOPs.
• Monitor supplier contract performance, SLAs, and KPIs.
• Conduct routine inspections of the building and contractor works.
• Maintain critical spare stock and establish a risk register with mitigation measures.

Requirements

• Demonstrable experience in property management, hard FM, or engineering services (commercial offices focus preferred).
• Experience onboarding properties at practical completion and managing the defects / aftercare process.
• Comprehensive knowledge of building maintenance and compliance.
• Strong understanding of statutory and legal requirements (ideally with L8, IOSH, and/or working toward NEBOSH).
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build rapport with customers and colleagues.
• A collaborative, team-player attitude.
• Flexibility to work varied schedules.

What's on Offer

• £80,000 per annum
• 25 Days Holiday
• Company Pension Scheme (NEST)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• 24 / 7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Westfield Health Cash Plan
• Life Assurance
• Referral Scheme
• Paid Volunteer Time

If you live in and around the Reading area this could be the role for you.

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today and help us shape the future!