Technical Manager
Technical Manager (Mechanical) - Building Services Location: Hertfordshire/London Salary: Up to £75,000 per annum + Car allowance + Hybrid Working Contract: Permanent, Full-Time (40 Hours) Key Responsibilities Technical Engineering & Design Governance Expert Guidance: Provide high-level technical direction on mechanical systems, ventilation, POLs, and pressure systems, ensuring all installations align with design specifications and legislative requirements. Design Review & Challenge: Strengthen design management by reviewing technical solutions, challenging existing designs where necessary, and leveraging modern technology (Heat Pumps, Smart Building IoT, and BMS) to improve buildability. Lifecycle Strategy: Use technical insights to reduce whole-life costs and support the engineering department in developing energy-reduction and decarbonisation roadmaps. Compliance, Safety & Auditing Site Inspections: Lead rigorous site inspections and technical audits, often collaborating with external Authorising Engineers (AEs) to verify that systems and procedures remain safe and effective. Risk Mitigation: Identify root causes of technical issues across various projects and implement robust improvement plans to reduce operational risk. Standardisation: Confirm that all installations comply with industry guidance (CIBSE, BESA, BSRIA) and specific standards such as HTMs, BG/29, BG/50, and JSP. Training & Digital Innovation Capability Development: Oversee training for Safe Systems of Work (SSoW), specifically facilitating workshops and training for Authorised Persons (APs) to maintain site-wide technical competence. Data-Driven Insights: Utilise Excel and Power BI to analyse engineering data, spotting trends and presenting clear, evidence-based insights to support strategic decision-making. Digital Transformation: Leverage SharePoint and automated workflows to build dashboards that increase process transparency and operational efficiency. Candidate Requirements Technical Expertise Pressure Systems Specialist: A comprehensive understanding of Pressure Systems Safety Regulations (PSSR) and the ability to manage safe, compliant operations. Industry Standards: Deep working knowledge of CIBSE, BESA, and BSRIA guidance, alongside familiarity with HTMs (Healthcare Technical Memoranda) and JSP standards. Digital Proficiency: Advanced skills in data analysis (Power BI/Excel) and experience building automated workflows within SharePoint. Professional Qualifications Chartered Engineer (CEng): Must hold Chartership status, demonstrating professional credibility and a commitment to engineering excellence. Strategic Thinker: Ability to collaborate with other SMEs to solve complex technical problems and drive continuous improvement across the business. What We Offer Wellbeing: 24/7 digital GP service for you and your family, plus comprehensive financial and employee assistance. Family Support: Enhanced benefits including industry-leading maternity, paternity, and parental bereavement leave. Sustainability: The opportunity to work for an organisation committed to safety first and a net-zero environmental impact. Join a team dedicated to building a better, more sustainable society. Apply today. Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business