Technical Services Lead
Estates, Property
Facilities Management (main)
Procurement
Hard Services
Soft Services
HVAC
Kent County Council (KCC) is excited to announce a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and motivated Area Technical Services Lead to join our Hard FM Team within the Deputy Chief Executive Department. If you have a strong background in building services, technical knowledge, and a passion for managing complex projects, this is the perfect role for you! Lead a team that ensures the compliance, functionality, safety, sustainability, and efficiency of our buildings and infrastructure.
This role requires you to direct, manage, and provide expert advice on all aspects of building services on behalf of KCC Infrastructure. You will be responsible for ensuring that all work is delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards, meeting all statutory requirements. Your expertise will ensure that Corporate Infrastructure standards, policies, and legislative requirements are upheld in all planned maintenance and reactive activities, including those managed by the Hard FM Contractor and other suppliers.
As an Area Technical Services Lead, you will provide technical support throughout the entire project lifecycle. From scoping and specifications to procurement and tender review, you will oversee work plans, technical reporting, management data, and the verification of completed work. You will work closely with clients, consultants, contractors, and end users to resolve technical issues and promote best practices in building services.
This is not an IT role, although strong IT skills are needed. Applicants must have extensive knowledge of maintaining building systems, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire protection, security, communication, and building automation systems.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Proven track record in Building Services and Maintenance Supply Chain Management
- Extensive experience in managing technical services or building services
- Relevant industry Health and Safety qualification, such as IOSH or NEBOSH
What We Offer:
- An excellent local government pension scheme.
- Flexible working opportunities.
- A generous holiday entitlement.
- Training and career development opportunities.
- A range of additional benefits
If you have the relevant skills and experience, we would love to receive your application. Don't miss this chance to be part of a dynamic team and make a real impact in our community!
This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.
This role is subject to a full UK driving license. The Council is committed to making reasonable adjustments so whilst this job requires the jobholder to drive your application will still be considered if you are unable to drive due to a disability.
Closing date: 15 August 2025.
Interview details: Please note that as part of the interview process, you will be expected to provide a 10-minute PowerPoint Presentation. More information will be provided if you are successful in being shortlisted to interview.
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