Technical Services Manager Job at Randstad (Central London)

Technical Services Manager

Randstad

Location:
United Kingdom , Central London

Category:
Construction

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

70000.00 - 80000.00 GBP / Year

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Job Description:

Technical Services Manager (TSM) - High-Spec Commercial Environment. We are seeking a high-calibre Technical Services Manager to act as the primary technical authority for a high-profile estate. You will be responsible for the strategic and operational management of all mechanical and electrical building services, ensuring 100% uptime, statutory compliance, and technical excellence. This role requires a leader who can navigate the complexities of high-availability environments-such as Data Centres, Luxury Hotels, or Premium Residential developments-where service continuity and resident/guest satisfaction are paramount.

Job Responsibility:

Act as the site specialist for all LV/HV electrical distribution, HVAC, and critical plant
Take the lead on complex fault diagnosis and infrastructure lifecycle planning
Serve as the Authorised Person for High Voltage and Low Voltage systems, managing isolations, switching schedules
Ensure the site is 100% compliant with UK legislation (e.g., L8, F-Gas, BS 7671, Fire Safety)
Maintain the compliance dashboard and ensure all logbooks are audit-ready
Develop and oversee the Planned Preventative Maintenance strategy
Manage and mentor a team of multi-skilled engineers and supervisors
Ensure all reactive tasks and PPMs are closed out within contractual SLAs and KPIs
Rigorously enforce Safe Systems of Work
Manage the Permit to Work system, reviewing high-risk RAMS, and conducting regular site safety tours
Lead the procurement and performance management of specialist vendors
Manage the technical operational budget, including WIP, debt, and the procurement of specialist parts and services
Identify, scope, and deliver life-cycle replacement projects and energy-saving initiatives
Proactively identify opportunities to reduce carbon footprint and energy consumption through plant optimisation and new technology implementation.

Requirements:

Fully qualified to a minimum of NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in an Electrical discipline
Proven experience as an HV Authorised Person (AP) within a critical or high-spec environment
Ideally educated to HNC/HND or Degree level in Building Services or Electrical Engineering
Solid understanding of BS 7671 (18th Edition) and C&G 2391 (Inspection & Testing)
Minimum of 5 years' experience in a management role within a Luxury Hotel, Data Centre, or High-End Residential environment
Demonstrable experience managing critical infrastructure (e.g., UPS systems, generators, chilled water systems)
Proven track record of leading technical teams through complex maintenance cycles and emergency response scenarios
Strong working knowledge of SFG20 and UK Health & Safety legislation
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

What we offer:

career progression offered
work life balance + flexibility

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 05, 2026

Expiration:
January 16, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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