Technical Services Manager

CV-Library • Other • Guildford, Surrey • 7h ago

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.

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.