Technical Services Manager

Job Title: Technical Services Manager
Location: Surrey
Salary: Depending on experience from £50,000 – £60,000

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Technical Services Manager to join a commercial portfolio in Surrey. This role is integral to ensuring the smooth operation of our engineering services, requiring a proactive and hands-on approach with a strong focus on customer satisfaction and operational excellence. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of electrical/engineering management, project delivery, and business strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Complete Ownership of Engineering Services: Take full responsibility for the engineering services, ensuring high standards of operational performance, maintenance, and compliance.
• Engineering Management: Oversee the technical teams to ensure effective and efficient service delivery.
• Commercial Awareness & Business Acumen: Demonstrate strong commercial insight and a proactive approach to maximizing efficiency and profit.
• Customer Focus: Maintain a customer-focused attitude with a flexible working style to adapt to client needs.
• Budget Management: Develop and manage budgets for engineering operations, ensuring cost-effective solutions are implemented.
• Leadership & Motivation: Provide strong leadership and motivational skills to drive performance, foster team collaboration, and maintain high levels of employee engagement.
• Third-Party/Contractor Management: Manage external contractors and third-party service providers to ensure compliance with contractual agreements and service level expectations.
• Health & Safety: Enforce strict adherence to health and safety regulations and best practices across all engineering operations.
• Project Management: Lead and manage projects, including demised tenant fit-out, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience in engineering management, with a strong background in technical services.
• Strong understanding of budget management and financial reporting.
• Commercial awareness with the ability to make strategic business decisions.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate teams.
• Demonstrable experience in managing third-party contractors and suppliers.
• In-depth knowledge of health and safety regulations within engineering services.
• Prior experience in project management, specifically involving tenant fit-out projects, is highly desirable.
• A customer-centric approach with the ability to balance client needs with operational efficiency.

Why Apply?

• Be part of a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Career development opportunities with a forward-thinking organization.
• Opportunity to lead diverse and impactful projects within a supportive team.

If you are a proactive, results-driven individual with the right skill set and a passion for engineering services management, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to make a difference in our growing team!

Please submit your CV to sally.ridgway@foundationrecruitment.com