This Technical Services Manager role (internally titled Engineering Operations Manager) at King's College London is your opportunity to shape how one of the world’s leading universities ensures their prestigious facilities are well maintained, safe, and efficient.
This is your chance to lead engineering delivery on an iconic central London campus and directly impact the spaces where research, teaching and innovation thrive.
King's College London is evolving their estates division to enhance their exceptional student experience. The central London landmark campuses blend historic architecture with cutting-edge facilities, creating a complex and rewarding environment where strong engineering leadership truly matters.
What’s in it for you
- 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and Christmas closure days
- Enhanced USS pension scheme
- Season ticket loan (available after probation)
- Wellbeing initiatives including discounted gym membership
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, plus childcare subsidy scheme
- Access to comprehensive technical training and professional development pathways
What you’ll be taking ownership of as a Technical Services Manager:
- Overseeing planned and reactive maintenance across campus buildings to ensure safety, efficiency and high standards of customer service and delivery
- Leading multidisciplinary engineering teams and specialist contractors while promoting a strong safety-first culture
- Monitoring KPIs, driving performance improvements and using data to inform decision-making
- Managing budgets, controlling costs and identifying operational efficiencies
- Ensuring statutory, regulatory and health & safety compliance with accurate documentation and reporting
- Acting as a key escalation point for incidents while contributing to risk management, sustainability and business continuity plans
What you’ll bring to the team as a Technical Services Manager at King’s College London:
- NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
- IOSH Managing Safely certification
- Previous experience managing maintenance engineers across multi-site commercial environments
- Strong report writing skills, including survey and operational documentation
- Authorised Person status in pressure systems and/or HV/LV electrical systems
Working hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, based at the Denmark Hill campus at Kings College London.
If you’re ready to step into the Technical Services Manager role at King's College London and make a meaningful contribution within a world-class institution, apply now.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion are central tenets of King’s Vision 2029. Commitment to inclusion means that King’s aims to create an environment where differences are not just respected but also valued and celebrated. Everyone should be able to bring their whole self to King’s. We therefore welcome all applicants regardless of identity, personal characteristics or background.