Technical Manager

Smart Managed Solutions; Smart (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday off

25 days holiday entitlement + Bank Hol

Life Assurance

3 days fully paid volunteering days

Zones 1&2 Travel Card

Job summary

Smart is seeking a Technical Manager to provide comprehensive technical support across client sites, coordinating with service partners and directing mobilizations. You will deliver reports, support business unit Directors, and assist with critical technical matters while maintaining reliability and professionalism.

The role emphasizes leadership, incident management, training, and ensuring adherence to policies and processes, with a focus on delivering world-class facilities management services.

Qualifications

• Formally trained in HNC or higher in Electrical Engineering.
• Previous experience as a lead engineer for corporate commercial projects.
• HV/LV Training.
• Professional Engineer licence.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all technical engineering activities across the portfolio.
• Develop excellent working relationships with both internal and external customers.
• Provide a focal point for customers and their clients for all technical issues.
• Management of incidents during normal working hours through to a conclusion that is satisfactory for client.
• Ensure AP duties are carried out as planned.
• Carry out site technical training.
• Provide technical support to both project and site teams.
• Advise gap analysis training for SMS teams through the training matrix.
• Produce and maintain all SOP/EOP.
• Administer technical TBT’s as required.
• Undertake/oversee condition reports.
• Ensure technical support aligns with all business policies and processes.

Education

HNC or higher in Electrical Engineering

Lead engineer for corporate commercial projects

HV/LV Training

Professional Engineer licence

Job description

Why work for Smart?

Benefits: Birthday off, 25 days holiday entitlement + Bank Holidays, Life Assurance, 3 days fully paid volunteering days, Zones 1&2 Travel Card

At Smart, we help the worlds leading companies maintain their facilities to the best possible standards through a customer centric experience. Over the past 10 years, we have worked in the world’s top data centres and commercial facilities providing quality engineering services.

We are proud to be an employer that values your growth and work-life balance. We offer comprehensive training opportunities and clear progression routes to help you build a rewarding career. We are one of the few facilities companies that understand people are at the core of every organisation and are the most important investment we will ever make. Even as technology advances and buildings change, it is our leadership and personal contributions of Smart individuals that ultimately set us apart from competitors.

• Smart is not a faceless corporation. We are an operationally lead business focused on providing visible management and a team that believe in our core behaviours – Integrity, Passion and Empowerment - that's the smart way. We invite the successful candidate to come along on our journey and adapt the Smart Culture we have created.

Role Purpose

As a Technical Manager at Smart, you will provide comprehensive technical support across all client sites, engaging with specialist service partners as needed.

You will support all technical aspects of mobilizations, including conducting dilapidation reports. Delivering a world-class service with innovative solutions, you will communicate effectively with clients and team members, presenting accurate reports in the agreed format. Additionally, you will support Business Unit Directors, Contract Managers, and Contract Support with critical technical matters, providing technical assistance to client FM and Estate Management stakeholders with reliability, flexibility, and professionalism.

Key Tasks And Responsibilities

• Responsible for all technical engineering activities across the portfolio
• Develop excellent working relationships with both internal and external customers
• Provide a focal point for customers and their clients for all technical issues
• Management of incidents during normal working hours through to a conclusion that is satisfactory for client
• Ensure AP duties are carried out as planned
• Carry out site technical training
• Provide technical support to both project and site teams
• Advise gap analysis training for SMS teams through the training matrix
• Produce and maintain all SOP/EOP
• Administer technical TBT’s as required
• Undertake/oversee condition reports
• Ensure technical support aligns with all business policies and processes

Education And Training

• Formally trained in HNC or higher in Electrical Engineering
• Previous experience as a lead engineer for corporate commercial projects
• HV/ LV Training
• Professional Engineer licence

At Smart, we’re more than just a company - we’re a community dedicated to shaping the future of facilities management. We value innovation, growth, and collaboration, empowering our team to thrive and make a lasting impact.

With a commitment to your development and well-being, we provide the support, opportunities, and recognition you need to excel.

Join us, and help build a smarter, more sustainable world.