Technical Services Manager

Overview

If you’re an experienced technical or engineering professional with a background in building services and you’re ready to take ownership of the operational and technical performance of a high- footfall retail environment, this opportunity in Sunderland could be the next step you’re looking for.

Your responsibilities will be:

• Overseeing all technical services on site, including M&E, compliance, building fabric, and PPM

• Managing a small technical team and delegating daily reactive and planned tasks

• Owning the operational budget, including forecasting and service charge management

• Leading on refurbishments, upgrades, and tenant fit-outs from design to contractor management

• Driving health and safety performance and ensuring full compliance

• Supporting the Centre Manager and engaging with key stakeholders to deliver an outstanding environment for occupiers and visitors

This role offers the opportunity to:

• Join a well-established and supportive on-site team

• Take full ownership of technical delivery across a busy retail asset

• Lead on key projects linked to leasing, tenant works, and asset improvements

• Build strong working relationships with tenants, contractors, and key stakeholders

• Influence operational performance and play a strategic role on site

The right candidate will be:

• Experienced in technical services or FM leadership within retail, leisure, or another customer-facing environment

• Confident managing compliance systems, projects, and budgets

• Qualified (or working towards) in IOSH or NEBOSH

• Ideally electrically qualified or with strong M&E knowledge

• A clear communicator, calm under pressure, and able to build trust quickly

• Someone who is organised and thrives in a fast-paced, multi-tasking roles

Salary: £50,000 to £60,000 depending on experience

If this sounds like the right challenge for you, apply or send your CV to keira.spate@foundationrecruitment.com