Technical Manager - Applied Engineering (Building Services & Testing)

Technical Manager – Applied Engineering (Building Services & Testing)

Location: Berkshire

Salary: Competitive - depending on relevant experience 

Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week (Monday to Friday)

Full time / Permanent

Remarkable Jobs are recruiting on behalf of a highly respected, science-driven organisation providing practical guidance and commercial solutions for the built environment. The business delivers specialist services across consultancy, testing, compliance, research, training and instrumentation, supporting clients across the construction and building services sectors.

We are seeking a Technical Manager – Applied Engineering (Building Services & Testing) to join their team in Berkshire. This is a senior, hands-on technical leadership role, responsible for overseeing the technical delivery, accredited quality systems and operational performance of the product and systems testing function.

Role Overview

As Technical Manager – Applied Engineering (Building Services & Testing), you will lead technical teams and projects across accredited product and systems testing activities. You will act as a senior technical authority, providing expert guidance, ensuring quality and compliance, and supporting the commercial growth and operational excellence of the business.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead, mentor and manage technical teams to ensure high-quality and timely project delivery 

- Provide senior technical expertise across building services engineering disciplines 

- Oversee accredited quality systems including ISO 17025 and ISO 9001 compliance 

- Develop and maintain testing procedures, documentation and operational processes 

- Review and approve technical proposals, reports and test documentation 

- Drive continuous improvement in efficiency, service delivery and operational performance 

- Support financial planning, resource management and development of business cases 

- Monitor market trends and competitor activity to inform strategic decisions 

- Engage with industry stakeholders and support the organisation’s external technical profile 

- Ensure health, safety and environmental compliance across all operations 

What They Are Looking For

Essential:

- In-depth building services engineering experience from design, construction or operational background 

- Strong knowledge of industry standards and quality systems, including ISO 9001 

- Proven technical leadership and people management experience 

- Excellent technical writing, reporting and documentation skills 

- Strong project management capability with the ability to manage multiple workstreams 

- Excellent communication skills with confidence working at senior and industry level 

Desirable:

- Practical experience in designing, installing, commissioning or operating building services systems 

- Experience working within accredited testing or compliance environments 

- Established professional network within the building services industry 

Key Attributes

- Technically authoritative and commercially aware 

- Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail 

- Collaborative leader with a strong coaching and development mindset 

- Analytical problem-solver with sound judgement and decision-making ability 

- Committed to continuous learning and professional development 

Qualifications

- Professional or academic degree in Metallurgy, STEM subject or related discipline 

OR 

- 10+ years’ relevant operational experience within building services or applied engineering