Arcus FM
Technical Director
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Location: South (Milton Keynes / London / Leicester)
Salary: Up to £100K depending on experience
Benefits: Car Allowance, Bonus, Pension, Life Assurance, and many more
Lead one of the UK’s most complex engineering portfolios
This is a rare opportunity to take full technical ownership of a high-profile, mission-critical financial services account, spanning data centres, head office campuses, and a national retail estate. This is a business-critical leadership role, shaping engineering strategy, driving operational resilience, and influencing long-term client outcomes.
The Role
Reporting to the Account Director, you will lead a senior engineering leadership team responsible for delivering safe, compliant, and high-performing engineering services across a complex estate. You will act as the single point of technical authority, Responsible Person, and Duty Holder.
What You'll Be Doing
Technical Leadership & Engineering Delivery
- Act as the single point of accountability and escalation for all engineering services
- Lead delivery across a diverse, multi-site portfolio
- Ensure resilience, uptime, and service continuity across mission-critical environments
- Drive innovation and continuous improvement
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Statutory Compliance, Safety & Governance
- Accountable for end-to-end delivery, governance, and assurance of statutory compliance
- Act as Responsible Person and Duty Holder
- Lead governance of HV/LV systems, Safe Systems of Work, and permit-to-work controls
- Maintain a safe, audit-ready, and fully compliant operating environment
- Drive a zero-harm culture
Commercial & Financial Accountability
- Manage engineering cost base, budgets, and margin performance
- Deliver cost efficiency and contract performance improvements
- Support forecasting and capital planning
Operations & People Leadership
- Lead, coach, and develop senior engineering teams
- Drive consistency in processes, systems, and reporting
- Build succession and capability across the organisation
Asset Strategy & Lifecycle Management
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- Own asset strategy aligned to ISO55001 principles
- Align asset condition, risk, and investment planning
- Drive asset performance and whole-life cost efficiency
Technology, Data & Innovation
- Lead engineering systems and data-led decision making
- Champion digital innovation and emerging technologies
Client & Stakeholder Engagement
- Build strong, trusted relationships with senior stakeholders
- Deliver against KPIs, SLAs, and contractual obligations
What We're Looking For
- Proven senior engineering leadership experience
- Background in critical environments such as data centres or financial services
- Experience as Duty Holder / Responsible Person / Principal Engineer
- Strong expertise in HV/LV systems and electrical safety governance
- Strong commercial acumen and contract management experience
Qualifications
- Degree (or equivalent) in Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering
- Chartered or Registered Engineer (preferred)
Requisition ID
2026-8914
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