Technical Services Manager
Up to £75,000 + excellent benefits package and development opportunities
Central London
The Opportunity
We are supporting the appointment of an experienced Technical Services Manager to join a high-quality commercial office environment in Central London.
This is a key technical role within a modern, multi-let estate, where you will act as the dedicated engineering lead for building services, supporting operational delivery while also driving performance, compliance, and long-term asset improvement.
The position is suited to someone who enjoys working in a hands-on technical environment, while also contributing to broader initiatives around building optimisation, sustainability, and innovation in property operations.
You will work closely with site-based teams, service partners, and wider stakeholders to ensure building systems are performing effectively and evolving in line with best practice standards.
The Role
- Acting as the technical lead for MEP systems across the estate
- Supporting site teams with day-to-day engineering queries and escalations
- Driving building performance optimisation and lifecycle improvements
- Supporting ESG initiatives, including energy reduction and net zero alignment
- Assisting with the review and coordination of fit-out and project works
- Reviewing technical documentation and providing clear recommendations
- Supporting management of service partners, contractors, and consultants
- Monitoring and improving planned preventative maintenance (PPM) regimes
- Supporting compliance with statutory requirements and internal standards
- Reviewing contractor performance, including maintenance quality and reporting
- Supporting energy and utilities performance analysis
- Acting as escalation point for technical incidents and engineering issues
- Supporting small works, upgrades, and maintenance-related projects
- Contributing to asset lifecycle planning and forward maintenance strategy
- Supporting the introduction of smart building systems and digital monitoring tools
The Environment
You will be based within a high-quality, multi-let commercial office environment in Central London, featuring a mix of modern building systems and active occupier engagement.
The role sits within a fast-paced operational setting where technical performance, service delivery, and continuous improvement are key priorities.
What We’re Looking For
We are seeking a technically strong and proactive individual with experience in building services within commercial property.
You will bring:
- Minimum 4 years’ experience in a similar technical or engineering role
- Strong background in building services / MEP within commercial property
- Good understanding of HVAC systems and building operations
- Knowledge of health & safety and compliance frameworks
- Experience working with contractors, consultants, and service partners
- Strong problem-solving and technical analysis capability
- Ability to review technical information and provide clear recommendations
- Strong communication skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Interest in building performance, sustainability, and innovation
Skills & Attributes:
- Strong technical and engineering understanding
- Confident stakeholder and contractor management
- Proactive and solution-focused approach
- Ability to prioritise in a live operational environment
- Collaborative working style
- Interest in continuous improvement and innovation
Qualifications:
- Engineering qualification or equivalent experience
- Professional membership (e.g. IWFM, IOSH, NEBOSH) desirable
- Strong IT literacy (reporting, spreadsheets, documentation tools)
Why This Role?
This is a strong opportunity for a technically capable individual to step into a visible and influential building services role within a high-quality commercial environment.
You will play a key part in ensuring building systems operate efficiently today, while also helping shape longer-term improvements in performance, sustainability, and technical strategy.
Apply Now
If you’re looking for a senior technical role where your engineering expertise, problem-solving ability, and approach to building performance will make a real impact, we’d be keen to hear from you.
To apply, please contact the Maxwell Stephens team on 0207 118 4848, or send your CV to cv@maxwellstephens.com.
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