Job Description

Salary

Competitive, depending on experience

Contractual hours

37.5

Basis

Full Time

Region

London

Job category/type

Support Staff

Date posted

06/10/2025

Job reference

REQ004005

Join Our Team at Holland Park School - A Pioneering Opportunity in Facilities Management

Holland Park School, a world-class educational institution in the heart of London, is seeking a highly skilled and driven Technical Building Manager. This is a unique opportunity to take on a hugely important role within a site that is home to cutting-edge building technology. As the Technical Building Manager, you will be at the forefront of ensuring the operational success of the school's complex mechanical and electrical systems, providing expert knowledge and leadership in a challenging but rewarding environment.

Why Join Us?

Cutting-Edge Technology:

Be part of a team working with some of the most advanced building technologies available today.

Career Growth:

This is a key role in a newly established team. You'll have the opportunity to shape the technical future of a prestigious site.

A Critical Role:

Act as the primary point of contact for all technical issues, providing expertise that will ensure the continued operational success of the school.

A Challenge Like No Other:

Manage the delicate balance between maintaining a complex infrastructure, making significant investments, and ensuring cost-effectiveness.

A Highly Rewarding Opportunity:

This is a demanding role that offers an unmatched opportunity to influence the future of one of London's premier educational institutions.

Your Role

As the Technical Building Manager, you will:

Oversee the operation and maintenance of critical systems, ensuring their reliability and compliance with safety standards. Act as the Health and Safety lead for the site, ensuring full compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations related to building services. Manage budgets for maintenance, repairs, and capital projects, ensuring cost-effectiveness while maintaining high operational standards. Be the key point of contact for all technical queries, acting as a source of expertise and confidence across the site. Collaborate with the Cluster Facilities Manager and Cluster Procurement Manager on procurement activities to ensure effective sourcing of services and equipment. Lead a team of site operatives and establish strong relationships with suppliers dedicated to the specialist systems on site.

What We're Looking For

A degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Building Services Engineering (or equivalent). Proven experience in managing complex building systems in an educational or similar environment. A strong technical background and expertise in building services, including HVAC, electrical systems, and BMS. Leadership experience, with the ability to manage a team and collaborate across departments. A Health and Safety qualification (e.g., NEBOSH, IOSH) is highly desirable. * A proactive, solutions-driven mindset, with the ability to make complex decisions and manage significant technical investments.