Job Title: Technical Services Manager
Location: Birmingham, West Midlands
Sector: Construction
Contract: Permanent
Job Type: Full Time
Posted: Mar 2nd 2026 | Closes: Apr 2nd 2026
Salary: £70,000k
Job Objectives
The CNI Technical Services Manager is responsible for overseeing the delivery of technical services for Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) environments at NGH, Warwick. This role focuses on managing on‑site technical operations, ensuring the reliable execution of PPM, Remedial, Reactive, Quoted Works and Projects. The Manager will lead a team of engineers and technicians, coordinate with scheduling and planning teams, and ensure compliance with client requirements and regulatory standards.
Job Responsibilities
* Operational Management: Oversee day‑to‑day technical operations at the site, including the installation, maintenance, and testing of CNI Infrastructure.
* Team Leadership: Manage, mentor and train a team of engineers and technicians, ensuring high performance, adherence to safety protocols and compliance with site‑specific regulations. Ensure CNI engineers are trained and competent and manage the Training Matrix to identify additional training needs.
* Project Coordination: Work closely with the scheduling and planning teams to manage workforce allocation, address resource constraints (e.g., high volumes of annual leave) and ensure service delivery aligns with planned obligations.
* Service Delivery: Monitor and maintain service reliability, addressing any failures promptly and collaborating with the scheduling team to minimise disruptions, such as those requiring visit re‑planning.
* Client Engagement: Act as the primary point of contact for on‑site client interactions, providing updates on project progress, resolving issues and escalating complex matters to senior leadership.
* Compliance and Safety: Ensure all on‑site activities comply with required regulations and customers policies and procedures to maintain a safe, organised work environment.
* Technical Expertise: Perform hands‑on troubleshooting, diagnostics and maintenance of CNI Infrastructure.
* Resource Management: Manage site‑specific budgets, equipment and resources to optimise operational efficiency.
* Assurance: Oversee statutory inspections and compliance.
* Risk Management: Oversee critical incidents, escalations and communications and issue incident reports following critical incidents which impacted business continuity.
* Supply Chain: Monitor system updates reflecting the relevant Customer Premises status, efficiency and contractual compliance and KPIs, implement corrective procedures when at risk of failures, interface with and manage the Supplier's own contractors and the Customer's third‑party contractors, and conduct audits to confirm service levels and performance aligns with contractual requirements.
* Operations: Manage customers reference libraries, containing drawings, schematics, schedules of devices and plans; ensure Winter Preparation and Summer Preparation are conducted in accordance with compliance and contractual requirements; manage the Customer Change Control system and oversee change implementation to ensure service delivery is efficient.
* Reporting: Provide regular reports on service delivery performance, project status and team productivity to senior management and clients. Attend meetings with the Customer, provide technical support, manage action plans and innovation initiatives.
Qualifications
* Experience working within Critical National Infrastructure environments, particularly in technical assurance roles.
* Strong knowledge of relevant engineering standards, statutory compliance and safety regulations.
* Proven ability to support the delivery of complex technical projects within time, quality and budget constraints.
* Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with experience engaging stakeholders at all levels. Data Centre or Uptime Institute knowledge/experience.
* Expertise in technical assurance and risk management within critical infrastructure settings.
* Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with attention to detail.
* Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities.
* Commitment to continuous professional development and staying abreast of industry advancements.
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.
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