Trainee Technical Manager

Are you an ambitious trade professional, construction graduate, or technical administrator looking to step up into management within the building maintenance and FM sector? We are a leading provider of reactive, planned, and specialist maintenance services looking for a Trainee Technical Manager to join our team. In this role, you will work alongside Senior Technical Managers and Contracts Directors to learn the end-to-end commercial, technical, and operational delivery of maintenance contracts across commercial, residential, and public sector properties.

No prior management experience is required—we are looking for someone with strong building/trade literacy, problem-solving ability, and the drive to develop into a full Technical Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Site Inspections & Scoping: Shadow senior managers on technical site surveys to scope maintenance works, identify building defects, and determine correct repair methods.
• Work Order & SLA Management: Learn to review work orders, prioritize reactive repairs, and coordinate specialist subcontractors to meet strict client SLAs.
• Technical Audits & Quality Control: Perform quality checks on completed works to ensure repairs meet safety regulations, trade standards, and client specs.
• Health & Safety Compliance: Assist in producing and auditing Risk Assessments, Method Statements (RAMS), Permits to Work, and COSHH compliance logs.
• Pricing & Quotations: Help compile schedule-of-rates (SOR) quotes, review subcontractor costs, and raise purchase orders (POs) using maintenance management software.

Requirements

• Background: A trade qualification/background OR an HNC/HND/Degree in Construction Management / Building Services OR a technical administrator / helpdesk manager
• Technical Aptitude: Good understanding of building fabrics, M&E systems, or general maintenance principles.
• Computer Literacy: Tech-savvy with good knowledge of MS Excel/Office and an eagerness to learn CAFM / job management software (e.g., Simpro, Verisae, Joblogic).
• Communication: Confident communicating with site technicians, subcontractors, estate managers, and commercial clients.

What We Offer

• Structured Development: Clear pathway to full Technical Manager status within 18-24 months.
• Mentorship & Certification: Direct mentoring from experienced contracts directors, plus company-funded training (e.g., SMSTS, IOSH, Asbestos Awareness).
• Benefits Package: Company vehicle/fuel card or car allowance, competitive pension, bonus scheme, and tool/tech allowance.
• Great Culture: A supportive, fast-paced working environment within a growing maintenance business.

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