Technical Services Manager – Commercial Offices

Company: cobaltrecruitment
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Location: London
Job Description:

Technical Services Manager – Trophy Commercial Asset

Location: City of LondonSalary: Up to £78,000 + Exceptional BenefitsSector: Commercial Property ManagementAsset: Grade A Commercial Offices

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Technical Services Manager to join a leading UK property brand, taking responsibility for the technical operations of a prestigious Grade A commercial office building in the heart of the City of London.

The building is a high-profile trophy asset, home to a number of blue-chip occupiers, and offers an exceptional working environment with a strong emphasis on operational excellence, customer experience and building performance.

Working alongside a highly regarded and experienced Senior Building Manager, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring the building’s mechanical, electrical and associated technical services are managed to the highest standards.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong and commercially aware individual to join an established property organisation with an impressive portfolio of premium London assets.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee the day-to-day technical operations of a prestigious Grade A commercial office building.

  • Manage and monitor the performance of M&E service providers, ensuring contractual obligations and KPIs are consistently achieved.

  • Ensure full statutory compliance across all building engineering systems, maintaining accurate records and documentation.

  • Oversee planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance programmes, ensuring minimal disruption to occupiers.

  • Work closely with the Senior Building Manager to develop and implement technical strategies that enhance building performance and operational efficiency.

  • Manage technical projects, lifecycle works and capital expenditure programmes where required.

  • Support the preparation and management of engineering budgets, identifying opportunities for cost efficiencies.

  • Build strong working relationships with occupiers, contractors and internal stakeholders.

  • Support sustainability initiatives, energy management and continuous improvement across the asset.

  • Maintain high standards of health, safety and risk management throughout all technical operations.

Candidate Requirements

The successful candidate will ideally demonstrate:

  • Proven experience in a Technical Services Manager, Engineering Manager or similar position within commercial property.

  • Strong technical knowledge of mechanical and electrical building services, ideally gained within Grade A commercial office environments.

  • Experience managing outsourced engineering contractors and technical service delivery.

  • A thorough understanding of statutory compliance, health and safety legislation and building maintenance requirements.

  • Experience managing technical budgets, maintenance programmes and building improvement projects.

  • Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with senior stakeholders and high-profile occupiers.

  • A proactive, organised and solutions-focused approach to building operations.

  • Relevant technical or engineering qualifications would be advantageous.

The Package

  • Salary up to £78,000 per annum

  • Competitive benefits package

  • Opportunity to work within a prestigious City of London trophy asset

  • Join one of the UK’s leading property brands

  • Work alongside an experienced and highly regarded Senior Building Manager

  • Excellent opportunity for long-term career development within a premium commercial property portfolio

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Posted: October 21st, 2026