Technical Manager/ Hard services Manager

We are looking for an experienced Technical/ Hard Services Manager with a strong electrical and technical background to join the team. The ideal candidate will be a qualified electrician who has progressed into a supervisory or management position, bringing strong technical knowledge alongside proven leadership experience within commercial buildings or a similar facilities management environment.

You will support the day-to-day operation of the site, manage frontline teams and contractors, monitor service performance and ensure high standards of health & safety and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate day-to-day facilities operations across the site.
• Provide leadership and direction to supervisors, team leaders and frontline staff.
• Use your electrical background and technical knowledge to support operational decision-making and identify potential issues.
• Monitor and understand Building Management Systems (BMS) and respond appropriately to alarms, faults and building performance issues.
• Ensure services are delivered in line with agreed KPIs and SLAs.
• Manage resources effectively to meet daily operational requirements.
• Lead operational briefings and effective shift/service handovers.
• Act as a key point of contact for clients, stakeholders and contractors.
• Manage operational issues, incidents and escalations.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation, safe systems of work and site procedures.
• Carry out site inspections, audits and compliance checks.
• Maintain accurate operational, incident and compliance records.
• Support continuous improvement across building and facilities services.
• Ensure contractors and internal teams work safely and to the required standards.

Essential Experience & Qualifications

The successful candidate should have:

• Electrical qualification / recognised electrical trade background.
• Previous hands-on experience working as an Electrician or Electrical Engineer before progressing into management.
• Proven supervisory, team leadership or facilities management experience.
• Strong experience working within commercial buildings / large estates.
• Good working knowledge and practical experience of BMS (Building Management Systems).
• Strong knowledge of Health & Safety and statutory compliance.
• Knowledge of CDM 2015 (Construction Design and Management Regulations).
• IOSH and/or NEBOSH qualification or strong relevant health & safety knowledge.
• Experience managing contractors, operational teams and multiple workstreams.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to make confident decisions and resolve issues in a fast-paced operational environment.

RG Setsquare is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.