Technical Manager

A leading organisation is seeking a Technical Manager to take strategic and operational responsibility for the technical building assets systems and infrastructure of a major shopping centre. The successful candidate will oversee electrical mechanical HVAC fire protection renewable energy building management and other critical systems ensuring safe reliable and efficient operations while protecting long-term asset value. This opportunity is ideal for a technically strong professional who combines facilities management expertise commercial awareness project delivery capability and strong contractor management skills.

• Oversee the day-to-day operation maintenance servicing and repair of mechanical electrical and technical infrastructure.
• Monitor equipment performance investigate failures and implement preventative measures to improve reliability and operational efficiency.
• Manage asset lifecycle planning condition assessments maintenance histories and capital replacement programmes.
• Plan and deliver technical capital and building improvement projects within agreed budgets timelines and statutory requirements.
• Manage contractors and specialist service providers against SLAs KPIs budgets quality standards and OHS requirements.
• Develop and manage operational maintenance Capex and Opex budgets.
• Identify and implement sustainability initiatives energy-efficiency improvements and building management system enhancements.
• Ensure technical operations comply with applicable regulations company standards and risk-management requirements.
• Maintain accurate technical reporting asset records inspection documentation and building information.
• Build strong relationships with tenants service providers and internal stakeholders while ensuring a positive customer experience.

• Technical Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Facilities Management Diploma would be advantageous.
• Relevant OHS training and/or certifications.
• NQF Level 6 qualification.
• Minimum 5 years experience in a Technical or Facilities Management role preferably within regional or super-regional shopping centres.
• Advanced knowledge of facilities management building maintenance and project management.
• Strong understanding of safety security technical compliance and operational risk.
• Proven ability to manage contractors budgets capital projects and complex building infrastructure.
• Strong communication collaboration decision-making conflict-management and organisational abilities.
• A customer-focused approach with the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced commercial property environment.

REF: NJ01