Technical services manager

Closing date for applications: Sunday March 15th 2026 23:59

Salary: £70,500

Location: London

Take the lead behind the scenes at Southbank Centre, overseeing the vital MEP and security systems that keep one of the world’s most iconic cultural destinations running safely and seamlessly.

Southbank Centre, the largest arts centre in Europe and the UK's 5th most visited attraction, is at the heart of London’s cultural life. Spanning 11 acres, this iconic venue offers a diverse range of great art and culture, bringing people together through unforgettable experiences.

The Properties Group encompasses the departments of Estates, Facilities, Health & Safety and Security, Projects, Sustainability, and Planning & Licensing all reporting to Director, Warren Forsyth. It is responsible for the maintenance, development, and strategic planning of the Southbank Centre’s site and facilities. We are currently looking for a Technical Services Manager to join our Facilities team on a full time, permanent contract.

What you'll be doing

The Technical Services Manager is responsible for providing technical leadership and operational management of all Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) services and integrated security systems across the Southbank Centre. This includes ensuring that all MEP infrastructure and specialized security assets - including Fire Alarms, Intruder Alarms, Turbonet and CCTV - meet the highest professional standards, fully comply with statutory requirements and maintenance protocols, and support the Centre’s mission, operations, and visitor safety.

What we are looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering preferred however technical trade school certification would be considered.
• Minimum of 10 years practical experience as a MEP engineer in building maintenance.
• In-depth knowledge of HVAC, electrical systems, plumbing systems, BMS, Fire Protections systems and security systems.

If you feel that your skills and experience do not fully meet the criteria as listed in the Job Description but that you have other relevant skills and experience that would support you in this role, please do apply and note these in your application.

Please note that this role is located in an open-plan office environment.

Please download the attached Job Description for a full overview of this role's responsibilities.
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The annual salary stated is based on the Full-Time Equivalent (40 hours per week). If the job is part-time, the weekly hours will be stated within the advert.


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We welcome applications from all backgrounds. By attracting people with diverse attitudes, opinions and beliefs we can continue to look at the world with fresh eyes and find new ways of doing things. The Southbank Centre is a warm and welcoming place to work, with great aspirations and ambitions to create great and accessible work for all. We pride ourselves in building a supportive environment to enable the development of our colleagues.

We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.

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