Technical Services Director

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£85,000 – £90,000 + Car Allowance + 12.5% Bonus + Flexible Benefits

Working Hours:

40 hours per week

Location:

London

Closing Date:

26/06/2026

Job Category:

Facilities Management

UK Corporate Services

Central London – NW1 6AA

Full-Time | Permanent
£85,000 – £90,000 + Car Allowance + 12.5% Bonus + Flexible Benefits

We are seeking an exceptional Technical Services Director to lead engineering and technical service delivery across a prestigious Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) contract in NW1 London
.

This is a high-impact, senior leadership role with full accountability for technical operations, asset performance, and engineering compliance across a portfolio of four sites, including three in Central London and one in Glasgow
, with Harewood Avenue as the primary operational hub.

This role requires a leader who can operate strategically at senior level, while also being highly visible, credible, and engaging with engineering teams on-site. You will set the standard, lead from the front, and play a critical role in delivering operational excellence across the contract.

Please note: This is a site-based leadership role. Candidates must be located within a commutable distance of Central London (NW1) to ensure consistent presence, responsiveness, and team engagement.

• Act as a key member of the contract senior leadership team, reporting to the Account Director
• Build strong, credible relationships with client stakeholders as a trusted technical advisor
• Provide visible, hands-on leadership to engineering teams, driving engagement, standards, and performance
• Deputise for the Account Director where required

• Lead delivery of all hard FM / engineering services across four key sites within the portfolio (three in Central London and one in Glasgow)
• Take full responsibility for the safe, efficient operation and maintenance of all plant, systems, and critical assets
• Ensure maximum asset availability and reliability, minimising disruption to client operations
• Oversee subcontractors and supply chain partners to ensure high-quality, compliant service delivery

• Hold full accountability for lifecycle asset management, ensuring assets are maintained, recorded, and optimised
• Ensure compliance with all statutory, regulatory, and engineering standards
• Embed and lead a strong health and safety culture, ensuring adherence to Safe Systems of Work (including RAMS and LOTO)
• Maintain accurate, audit-ready asset data, maintenance records, and compliance documentation
• Lead and support OPEX and CAPEX planning, including lifecycle and investment strategies
• Provide technical and commercial insight to drive cost efficiency and value
• Oversee delivery of maintenance programmes and capital investment projects
• Drive continuous improvement across engineering services, systems, and processes
• Lead investigations, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective actions
• Improve operational performance through effective use of systems, data, and workflows

• Accountability for technical service delivery quality, asset integrity, and compliance performance
• Accountability for engineering team capability, performance, and professional standards
• Responsibility for forward maintenance planning and capital programme delivery
• Ownership of a strong, embedded safety culture across all sites

We are looking for a highly credible and experienced FM technical leader with the presence, capability, and leadership style required to succeed in a complex corporate environment.

• Minimum NVQ Level 5 (or equivalent) in an engineering discipline – this is a mandatory requirement
• Significant experience within Facilities Management (FM), ideally within an IFM or corporate client environment
• Proven track record of leading multi-site engineering and technical services teams in critical environments
• Strong knowledge of engineering compliance, statutory regulations, and maintenance…