At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and manage Mechanical and Electrical services across diverse properties.
- Company: Join OCS, a top facilities management company with a strong commitment to values.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, digital learning, flexible pay options, and retail perks.
- Other info: Be part of an inclusive team that values diversity and growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a fast-paced environment while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in technical services management and strong M&E knowledge required.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 60000 £ per year.
About The Company
OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn.
We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering.
Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve.
Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values - Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.
Why Work for OCS?
Award-Winning Employer: Ranked 36th on Glassdoor’s Best Companies to Work For 2025 — we value and motivate our people.
Digital Learning: The OCS Academy offers digital courses and resources to help you build skills and grow your career.
Retail Perks With our Hapi app, you can gain access to exclusive discounts, rewards and wellbeing resources.
Professional Growth: 600+ live learners across UK&I — Empowering colleagues with further development and qualifications!
Flexible Pay: Access a portion of earned wages before payday with our Wagestream App! (Contract Specific)
About The Role
Technical Services Manager (Mechanical & Electrical)
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Technical Services Manager to join a leading Total Facilities Management (TFM) provider delivering integrated services to a Local Authority with a diverseand extensive property portfolio.
The estate includes a wide range of corporate offices, civic buildings, educational establishments, and schools, requiring a professional who can effectively manage complexmechanical and electrical service delivery across multiple sites.
This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual who thrives in a fast-paced, customer-focusedenvironment and has a proven track record of delivering technical excellence, statutory compliance, andoperational performance within Facilities Management.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the management and delivery of Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) maintenance servicesacross a diverse property estate.
- Ensure full compliance with all statutory, regulatory, and health and safety requirements.
- Manage planned preventative maintenance (PPM) programmes and oversee reactivemaintenance activities.
- Provide technical leadership and support to operational teams, contractors, and stakeholders.
- Monitor service performance against contractual KPIs and SLAs, implementing improvementswhere required.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with Local Authority representatives, schoolleadership teams, and internal stakeholders.
- Manage specialist service providers and subcontractors, ensuring high standards ofworkmanship, safety, and customer service.
- Support lifecycle planning, asset management strategies, capital projects, and energy efficiencyinitiatives.
- Contribute to budget management, financial forecasting, and cost control activities.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance service delivery and customersatisfaction.
About You
To succeed in this role, you will have
- Significant experience in a Technical Services Manager, Engineering Manager, or similar rolewithin Facilities Management.
- Strong Mechanical and Electrical building services knowledge, supported by relevant technicalqualifications.
- Demonstrable experience working within a high-performing and fast-paced Facilities Management environment.
- Experience managing technical services across multi-site estates, ideally within local government, education, healthcare, or public sector environments.
- Sound understanding of statutory compliance requirements, including health and safetylegislation and building services regulations.
- Proven ability to manage contractors, projects, budgets, and service performance.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
Desirable Experience
- Experience working within a Total Facilities Management contract.
- Previous involvement in Local Authority or public-sector estates.
- Familiarity with educational environments and school buildings.
- Professional membership or qualifications such as IOSH, NEBOSH, CIBSE, IET, or equivalent.
- Knowledge of asset management systems and CAFM platforms.
We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals.
We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.
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