London, W1F 7HS
Full time - Monday–Friday - 08:30–17:00
Base location: London, W1F 7HS, with travel to other sites across London approximately two days per week.
Circa £80,000 DOE + Bonus + Flexible Benefits and Sodexo employee benefits
Lead technical excellence in a prestigious Central London corporate environment
Engineer a brighter future.
This is an opportunity to take senior ownership of the technical performance of a high-profile corporate estate in Central London, supporting an internationally recognised organisation with a global reputation for quality, innovation and excellence.
As Senior Technical Services Manager, you'll lead a sophisticated multi-site technical operation, working directly with senior client stakeholders to ensure the estate is safe, resilient, compliant and operating to exceptionally high standards.
This is more than a technical management role. We're looking for a credible senior leader who can combine engineering expertise with commercial judgement, executive presence and the ability to build high-performing teams.
Technical expertise is essential. Executive presence will set you apart.
Join our team and play a key role in delivering excellence and innovation in Hard FM and Technical Facilities Services.
The role
You'll take overall responsibility for the delivery and performance of Hard FM and Technical Services across the London cluster.
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As a Senior Technical Services Manager you'll:
Lead, manage and develop the Technical Services and Administration teams
Ensure delivery of all Hard FM services to agreed SLA and KPI standards
Manage planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive works and small projects
Oversee contractor and subcontractor performance and compliance
Ensure all statutory and health & safety compliance obligations are met
Manage permits to work, RAMS and safe systems of work
Support financial performance through cost control and budgeting
Build strong client relationships and manage escalations effectively
Drive innovation, process improvement and operational efficiencies
Support lifecycle planning, engineering resilience and business continuity initiatives
Produce clear operational and compliance reporting for stakeholdersWe're looking for a leader who can make an impact:
The successful candidate will bring strong technical credibility, but just as importantly, the personality and presence to operate confidently within a premium corporate environment.
Confident engaging with senior stakeholders and comfortable challenging constructively
Able to translate complex technical issues into clear, business-focused recommendations
Calm and decisive when dealing with pressure, incidents and competing priorities
Commercially aware, with sound judgement around cost, risk, quality and resilience
A visible and engaging leader who develops people and creates a culture of accountability
Comfortable moving between strategic conversations and operational detail
A natural problem solver who takes ownership and drives issues through to resolution
You will understand that in a high-end corporate environment, how you deliver the service matters just as much as what you deliver.Your background
Your experience could come from Hard FM, Technical Services, Engineering or an in-house Estates function.
We're particularly interested in candidates who have worked within complex, high-specification environments such as:
Banking - Financial Services - Pharmaceutical - Life Sciences - Professional Services - Corporate Headquarters - Premium Commercial Real Estate
You'll ideally have:
Proven senior leadership experience within Technical Services, Hard FM, Engineering or Estates
Strong multidisciplinary engineering knowledge
Experience leading teams across complex or multi-site environments
Strong knowledge of statutory compliance, engineering risk and health & safety
Experience managing technical contractors and specialist supply chains
Commercial and financial awareness, including budget management
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
A degree, HND or equivalent technical qualification
IOSH, NEBOSH or equivalent health & safety qualificationWhy this opportunity?
This is a chance to take a high-profile senior leadership position within a prestigious Central London corporate estate, where standards are exceptionally high and your leadership will have a visible impact.
You'll have the opportunity to:
Work directly with senior corporate stakeholders
Lead a complex, multi-site technical operation
Influence engineering resilience, performance and continuous improvement
Develop and lead a high-performing technical team
Build your career and access professional development opportunities within SodexoReady for your next challenge?
If you're an experienced Technical Services or Engineering leader who can command credibility, influence senior stakeholders, solve complex problems and bring people with you, we'd like to hear from you.
Engineer a brighter future with Sodexo.
Why Sodexo?:
Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater.
Belong in a company and team that values you for you.
Act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions.
Thrive in your own way.
We also offer a range of perks, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:
Unlimited access to an online platform offering wellbeing support
An extensive Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or life's larger problems, including legal and financial advice, support with work or personal issues impacting your wellbeing
Access to a 24hr virtual GP Service
Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 across popular high street retailers (also open to friends and family)
Save for your future by becoming a member of the Pension Plan
Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools
Bike to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit
Sodexo UK and Irelands enhanced benefits and leave policiesA little more about Sodexo:
At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, SoTogether, Generations and Origins.
We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.
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