Site Technical Manager Marine Facilities

About the role

The Site Technical Manager will lead the technical delivery of facilities services across a marina and waterfront environment. Acting as the principal site‑based technical contact for the client, you will manage a team of inspectors and oversee electrical, mechanical, water and building‑services systems.

Key responsibilities

• Lead day‑to‑day technical operations and maintenance for marina, waterfront and associated facilities.
• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for the client, providing updates on performance, risks, incidents and corrective actions.
• Direct and coordinate a site‑based team of inspectors, ensuring quality inspections, follow‑up and close‑out.
• Provide technical leadership across electrical, mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, water systems, fire and life safety trades.
• Review preventive maintenance plans, method statements, risk assessments, permits and contractor submissions.
• Apply SFG20 (or equivalent) maintenance standards to asset schedules and statutory tasks.
• Oversee water hygiene and Legionella control, including risk assessments, tank management, flushing, temperature monitoring and testing.
• Monitor asset condition, recurring failures and compliance; recommend lifecycle and efficiency improvements.
• Lead technical investigations, support incident response, emergency works and business continuity.
• Ensure contractors meet KPIs, service levels, safety standards and quality requirements.
• Maintain accurate technical records, inspection reports, test results and management dashboards.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Significant experience in a Technical Manager, Engineering Manager or senior site‑based role.
• Extensive knowledge of electrical and mechanical FM trades with ability to guide specialist teams.
• Proven experience leading inspectors, contractors and multidisciplinary technical operations on complex sites.
• Strong practical knowledge of planned maintenance, statutory compliance, asset management and service delivery.
• Working knowledge of SFG20 or equivalent maintenance standards.
• Demonstrated expertise in water hygiene and Legionella control aligned with L8 principles.
• Excellent client‑facing communication, reporting and problem‑solving skills.

Required skills

• Electrical engineering
• Mechanical engineering
• HVAC systems
• Plumbing systems
• Water hygiene and Legionella control
• SFG20 maintenance standards
• Asset condition monitoring
• Preventive maintenance planning
• Statutory compliance management
• Technical investigations and incident response