Technical Services Manager

Cobalt Recruitment; West End; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cobalt Recruitment is seeking a Technical Services Manager to take technical responsibility for a portfolio of prestigious West End office buildings in London.

You will lead M&E delivery, manage maintenance partners, drive compliance and energy efficiency, and work closely with Building Managers, clients and consultants to uphold exceptional service standards across high-profile assets.

Job description

West End, London | Leading Managing Agent

Cobalt is recruiting for what we believe to be one of the most exciting Technical Services Manager opportunities currently available in the London market. We are working with a leading Managing Agent to appoint a TSM to take technical responsibility for a portfolio of prestigious, high-profile commercial office buildings across the West End.

This is a significant role offering exposure to some exceptional assets, a highly competitive package and the opportunity to take genuine ownership of technical service delivery across the portfolio.

As Technical Services Manager, you will act as the technical lead across the properties, working closely with Building Managers, Property Managers, clients and specialist service partners to ensure engineering services are delivered to an exceptional standard.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Taking ownership of technical and engineering services across a portfolio of prestigious West End office buildings;
• Managing M&E and specialist engineering service partners, ensuring consistently high standards of service delivery;
• Overseeing PPM and reactive maintenance across mechanical and electrical plant and building systems;
• Driving statutory compliance and engineering-related health & safety across the portfolio;
• Carrying out technical audits and identifying opportunities to improve performance, resilience and efficiency;
• Providing technical expertise and guidance to Building Managers and Property Managers;
• Overseeing lifecycle works, plant replacements, refurbishments and capital expenditure projects;
• Supporting the management of engineering and lifecycle budgets;
• Driving improvements in energy efficiency and plant performance;
• Building strong relationships with clients, consultants, occupiers and service partners.

We are looking for an established Technical Services Manager, Technical Facilities Manager or Engineering Manager with strong experience within commercial property and an excellent understanding of M&E building services.

You will need to be technically credible while also possessing the communication and stakeholder-management skills required to operate across prestigious, client-facing properties.

Why consider this opportunity?

Alongside the quality of the portfolio and opportunity to join a leading Managing Agent, this position offers a highly competitive salary and package, making it one of the strongest-paying TSM opportunities in the market.

For an ambitious TSM looking for a flagship portfolio, greater responsibility and a package that reflects the importance of the position, this is an opportunity well worth exploring.