Technical Services Manager

Our Wates FM team are looking for an looking for an experienced Technical Services Managers to join the growing team and lead the operational team by delivering excellence and first-class sustainable M&E, projects and compliance providing leadership, management, added value and development for our existing and new clients.

Reporting to the Regional Director this role will support the clients’ sites across the North and can be based out of either our Manchester or Leeds regional offices.

The key responsibilities of this role include

• Management of supervisors and overseeing of engineering workforce delivering M&E services, Compliance and OF delivery. Supporting with the management and delivery of Extra Works and M&E/Fabric Projects.

• Leadership, driving and development of direct reports ensuring all mandatory training is in place with a robust succession plan in place for all roles.

• Management of the Supply Chain negotiating best value and procuring in line with stretch targets whilst driving standards ensuring Avetta and Construction Line compliance. Holding annual Plan Rights and regular performance reviews.

• Preparation and presentation of MI reports to clients at regular KPI meetings. Key stakeholder management and delivery of high standards of client satisfaction. Develop relationships with Consultants working for our Client.

To be successful in this role you will be a highly effective people manager and be able to communicate clearly and concisely. Alongside this, you will have excellent attention to detail and promote ownership through to closure.

We are looking for an individual with a proven solid experience in delivering high quality hard M&E services in a customer focused multi-site environment, and good working knowledge of Health & Safety Legislation. You will have a robust technical background and practical experience in a trade – Electrical as duties will include overseeing and auditing electrical works as an AP. Desirable is IOSH or NEBOSH certificate and experience in computer PPM management systems (e.g., Concept).

Wates Group is one of the largest, and most successful family-owned private construction, development, and property services companies in the UK. We are building a place to work where everyone belongs, by one small act of inclusion at a time. We celebrate difference and welcome diversity.

As a responsible and inclusive employer, we are committed to equality and are proud to have been recognised for this through a range of accolades including gold accreditation with Investors in People, we are also a Disability Confident employer. Being a family owned, business means we understand and value long term relationships.

The Wates Group are committed to three ambitious environmental targets for 2025: Zero Waste, and Zero Carbon, from our operations and Positive Nature Enhancement. Wates are pushing to take a leading role in reducing our industry’s environmental impact.