Head of Technical Services

Head of Technical Services
Location: Manchester
Salary: Up to £65,000 + Benefits
Role: Permanent – Full Time

Overview

Are you an experienced technical leader who enjoys developing people, driving performance and shaping the future of a growing business?

We're recruiting for a Head of Technical Services to join an established and ambitious organisation delivering specialist services across the environmental, surveying and infrastructure sectors.

This is a newly created leadership role offering the opportunity to build and develop a multidisciplinary technical function. Working closely with senior leadership, you'll be responsible for leading technical teams, improving operational performance and creating a culture focused on collaboration, development and continuous improvement.

If you're passionate about people leadership and want the opportunity to influence the future direction of a technical department, we'd love to hear from you.

Ideal Candidate

· Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent qualification within a relevant technical discipline
· Experience leading multidisciplinary technical or professional services teams
· Proven background within one or more of the following:
o Environmental Consultancy
o Land Surveying
o Engineering Surveying
o Planning
o GIS / Geospatial
o Environmental Monitoring
· Strong leadership, coaching and mentoring experience
· Excellent stakeholder and client management skills
· Commercial awareness with the ability to support business growth
· Passion for developing people and improving team performance

Suitable Backgrounds

This opportunity would suit experienced technical leaders who have progressed through consultancy, infrastructure, environmental or surveying environments and are looking for a role with greater influence.

We'd particularly like to speak with:
· Head of Technical Services
· Technical Manager
· Technical Operations Manager
· Principal Consultant
· Associate Director
· Engineering Manager
· Survey Manager
· Environmental Manager

Key Responsibilities

· Lead, mentor and develop multidisciplinary technical teams
· Create a high-performing culture through coaching and people development
· Work closely with senior leadership to shape the future of the technical function
· Drive operational performance and continuous improvement
· Build strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders
· Support business development and commercial growth
· Ensure technical projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest standards
· Oversee resource planning and departmental performance
· Promote collaboration across technical disciplines

What's in it for You?
· Salary up to £65,000
· Newly created leadership role with genuine influence
· Opportunity to shape and grow an established technical function
· Work across a diverse portfolio of environmental, surveying and infrastructure projects
· Ongoing professional development and long-term career progression
· Supportive senior leadership team within a growing business

Commutable Locations
Warrington, Manchester, Liverpool, Wigan, Preston, Bolton, Chorley, St Helens, Widnes, Runcorn, Northwich, Chester, Blackburn, Stockport.

If you're looking for an opportunity to lead talented technical professionals, influence business strategy and play a key role in the future growth of an established organisation, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now for immediate consideration.

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