Technical Services Manager

Job Reference & Title

Job Reference: 707

Job Title: Technical Services Manager

Salary: £75,000

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• £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!