Technical Services Manager Job In London

Ref: 749853

Title: Technical Services Manager

Location: Waterloo, London

Type: Permanent, full-time.

Salary: From £50,000 up to £70,000 per annum

Hours: 37.5

Parkside Recruitment are seeking a proactive Technical Services Manager (TSM) to join our client’s team in a prestigious multi-tenanted property in Waterloo, Central London.

About

The Technical Services Manager will play a pivotal role in managing engineering risks and driving building performance through technical solutions.

Main Duties

• Provide day-to-day technical and operational support to the property management team, occupiers, and clients.
• Collaborate with the Senior Building Manager and Senior Management Team to ensure effective communication of developments and issues.
• Oversee the M&E Service provider to ensure high-quality maintenance and statutory compliance.
• Manage all technical aspects of the site, ensuring effective operation in accordance with leases and management directives.
• Regularly communicate with occupiers regarding technical works and services.
• Maintain the O&M portal with current site technical documentation and drawings.
• Ensure completion of maintenance and PPM schedules for all plant and equipment.
• Manage and monitor reactive repairs and the approval of permits.
• Assist with Way Leave Agreements, Licences to Alter, and ensure compliance with mechanical and electrical specifications.
• Support the Management Surveyor in providing formal reports and attending client meetings.
• Manage property insurance claims, including liaising with brokers, insurers, and loss adjusters.
  
  

Contract Management:

• Oversee the management of M&E contracts across the portfolio.
• Conduct regular contractor meetings and site inspections.
• Monitor contractor performance, attendance, cost, and value.
• Audit suppliers and provide reports, recommendations, and actions.
• Specify works required, obtain quotes, and ensure value for money.
• Ensure future-proofing and ESG considerations in all technical recommendations.
  
  

Health & Safety and Compliance:

• Ensure all works have the correct health and safety arrangements.
• Maintain accurate compliance records for statutory risk assessments, examinations, inspections, and tests.
• Manage defects identified during assessments, maintaining a full audit trail.
• Achieve and maintain OHSAS 45001 objectives for health and safety.
• Manage the RiskWise compliance system.
• Conduct daily safety tours and plant room inspections.
• Ensure all Health, Safety, and Environmental management systems are in place and maintained.
  
  

Environmental:

• Review utility consumption levels and conduct regular audits of the building’s consumption.
• Manage energy, sustainability initiatives, and potential future programs like Bream in Use and Well Programmes.
• Monitor energy consumption and implement reduction initiatives.
• Ensure on-site operations comply with statutory health, safety, and environmental legislation.
  
  

Budget Control:

• Assist in preparing the annual service charge budget.
• Manage procurement and placement of goods and services.
• Validate invoices and monitor ongoing expenditure.
  
  

Occupier Engagement:

• Meet regularly with occupiers regarding technical matters.
• Prepare reports for Quarterly Occupier meetings.
• Perform other duties as directed by the Senior Building Manager.
  
  

Desired experience:

• Minimum of HNC in an engineering discipline.
• Knowledge of Data Analytics platforms and current technical solutions.
• Experience in contract management and building services systems.
• Experience in delivering Facilities Management services to corporate clients.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and IT skills.
• Background in property, facilities, and construction industries.
• Strong organisational, administration, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with direct and outsourced service delivery teams.
• Strong coaching skills.
  
  

Parkside Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Parkside Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.