Technical Services Manager

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.