Technical Services Manager

Join Equans UK & Ireland as a Technical Services Manager and lead the technical services team in our Embedded Generation business.

Equans is a leading energy services contractor and a proud member of the Bouygues Group. We design, build, operate and maintain critical infrastructure worldwide. Our Embedded Generation business delivers specialist on‑site generation for industrial processes, combining CHP, biomass and energy from waste to help customers achieve their carbon reduction goals.

The Technical Services Manager (TSM) reports to the Operations Manager and line‑manages the on‑site maintenance team (up to six technicians). The TSM ensures that all plant equipment—steam boilers, water treatment, CHP engines, compressors, chilled water, standby generators and ancillary systems—remains compliant, safe and reliable. Responsibilities include maintaining compliance with statutory requirements, managing legislative maintenance, protecting health and safety, and ensuring the plant is audit‑ready.

• Maintain plant compliance with safety, environmental and statutory standards (BG01/BG04, HTM’s, SFG
  20).
• Ensure routine duties and plant performance, availability and reliability are maintained.
• Manage legislative maintenance activities: PSSR, functional safety, Legionella management and statutory routines.
• Apply the chosen safe systems of work correctly.
• Plan, organise and supervise maintenance activities using the CAFM system.
• Day‑to‑day manage on‑site maintenance technicians.
• Lead technicians for maintenance, project work and outage preparation.
• Compile and maintain site maintenance records in an electronic document management system.
• Support the Operations Manager with documentation and procedures.
• Participate in the safety escalation chain and emergency response plans.
• Liaise with internal and external customers.
• Procure spares and consumables within budget.
• Demonstrate the Behaviours and standards outlined in the Equans fundamentals.
• Deliver on H&S, O&M excellence and customer satisfaction.
• Line‑manage 5/6 technicians or a site administrator.

• Minimum HNC or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Industrial steam boiler operations and maintenance experience (BOAS desirable).
• NEBOSH Cert, IOSH Managing Safely or similar safety qualification (desirable).
• Experience with utility plant operation & maintenance, including generation equipment.
• Leadership skills that balance financial, technical and personnel priorities.
• Good presentation and communication skills.
• Flexible and pro‑active approach, able to influence others.
• Customer‑ and employee‑focused attitude.
• Excellent IT skills and experience operating management systems.

• Competitive salary and 5% bonus.
• 25 days annual leave + public holidays.
• Private health insurance.
• Life cover equivalent to 2× annual salary.
• Employee discount schemes on major retailers.
• Gym membership discounts.
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Holiday purchase scheme.
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year.
• Broad learning opportunities and professional qualifications.
• Employee referral rewards.
• Access to employee networks (WiE, RISE, LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN, Disability Network).
• 24/7 employee assistance and mental wellbeing app.

Equans is a world leader in energy services with nearly 100,000 employees across 50+ countries and an annual turnover of over €17 billion. In the UK & Ireland, we offer technical, FM, regeneration and energy services, with expertise in smart buildings, green mobility, district and embedded energy, and decentralised renewables.

To apply, click the button below to register, submit your application and track progress. A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and contact you. We encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals, people with disabilities and other protected groups under the Equality Act 2010.

Equans is committed to a workplace where everyone’s voice is heard and supported. We value diversity, delivering better outcomes for people and customers. Access to growing employee networks supports inclusion across all dimensions.