Manager, Technical Services, United Kingdom

The Role

This position will be responsible for delivering delivering capex projects and strategies for various project types. Ranging from fire safety, health and safety and AEI upgrades across a vast portfolio of student accommodation. Working closely with Investment, Asset Management and site teams to budget, plan and deliver across the portfolio.

Job Responsibilities

• ​​​​​​Review and develop capex project requests in to full scopes to deliver in-line with our agreed SOPs
• Liaise with and manage various external consultants and contractors to deliver the required documentation for successful project delivery
• Develop and implement QA / QC SOPs to provide input into various project types - ensuring all works are completed inline with agreed scopes and budgets
• Create tender documentation to undertake the procurement process for various services and projects, inline with the company requirements
• Manage multiple projects at once, including via external project managers, providing regular updates on status and any changes
• Support Investment Teams in procuring and undertaking due diligence on various elements of asset investment / divestment processes
• Propose, plan and co-ordinate capital asset enhancement / upgrade projects and tenant improvement works
• Monitor and track various projects being undertaken by on-site teams and / or external contractors
• Support the Asset Management team in the budgeting process and monitor and report on the cost controlling of expenses
• Prepare monthly reporting for senior teams on project statuses, including cost, scope and programme updates

Job Requirements

• Degree or equivalent in Project Management, Construction, Building Services or similar.
• At least 7 to 10 years of relevant hands-on experiences in managing multiple projects.
• Possess sound knowledge in tenant management, building maintenance, technical services and construction work.
• Proficient in MS Office Applications (Word, PowerPoint and Excel).
• Strong leadership, planning, communication skills and good interpersonal skills are essential.
• Ability to multi-task and manage operations and projects simultaneously.