Technical services manager

At all times, you will anticipate and manage the risks exposed to our company and the people within it – striving to foster cohesive and effective communication with the common objective of delivering client satisfaction. You’ll be responsible for the ‘absolute completion’ of projects, with oversight across initial studies to handover and completion.  

 Reporting directly to the operations manager, the ideal candidate will have a professional and proactive approach with experience in communication and negotiation – both internally and externally with clients. This role would be suitable for someone methodical – who is happy to work independently as well as part of a project team. 

Agilité is a European general contractor helping ambitious organisations enter, relocate, or expand throughout the continent. With teams in France, Italy, Germany, Luxembourg and the UK, we speak your language. Literally.

Driven by a shared ambition, the Agilité team is truly international. We prioritise hiring open-minded, well-rounded individuals who bring fresh perspectives and embrace the challenge of pushing boundaries to create positive change. Our commitment to diversity is reflected in our team, with 32% of our full-time colleagues being female, ensuring that we not only understand but also reflect the needs of our customers and communities. 

What you’ll be doing: 

• Implementing best practice documentation to facilitate project delivery 

• Ensuring feasibility and advising on technical matters during pre-construction 

• Reviewing client/contractor plans to ensure compliance  

• Providing guidance around technical submissions  

• Verifying conformity of the installations  

• Contributing to project-related reports  

• Attending, chairing and minuting meetings where required (customers, subcontractors, suppliers and the technical service project team) 

• Managing relationships with all contractors, BET and architects to ensure the proper installation of equipment 

• Offering expertise and advice during preparatory meetings as well as during the execution of the work or its closure 

• Organising site visits and inspections relating to the lifting of reservations 

• Noting all results, controls and certificates and ensuring the signature of stakeholders 

• Overseeing the proper transfer of technical files to the work teams 

• Achieving customer expectations and optimising the profitability of projects 

• Respecting the costs, deadlines and quality of each project 

• Ensuring the conformity of the technical installations with the contractual clauses 

• Applying HSQE regulations 

• Complying with our Health and Safety Policy and ISO accreditations 

• Ensuring all sub-contractors comply with our HSQE and other policies 

• Incorporating possible health and safety issues when responding to 

Process management and reporting: 

• Ensuring all information is transmitted to your teams 

• Analysing and supporting the production process 

• Participating in the preparation of budget proposals and studies 

• Updating proposals 

• Handling follow-up on all KPIs 

Requirements: 

• 5+ years in a demanding business environment, ideally with a recognised general contractor in construction 

• Engineering, HVAC, energy, and/or thermal engineering skills 

• Familiarity with renewable energies and environmental standards (e.g. ISO 14001) 

• Strong knowledge of building techniques, industrial equipment, calculation methods, and simulation tools 

Ideally, you will also have 

• Operational focus with responsiveness to changing demands 

• Proven ability to assess and develop staff strengths in line with training plans 

• Deep understanding of the construction sector, especially in office, hotel and retail development or renovation 

• Strong client relationship-building skills 

• Alignment with company vision and values 

• High-level communication skills, business awareness, and ability to represent the company at senior levels 

• Resilience, enthusiasm and motivation 

• Knowledge of local markets 

• Fluent in English and and any other local language where the candidate is based

Benefits (depending on location)

• Annual bonus  

• Health insurance 

• Team building event per quarter

• Annual ski trip

• Energetic and dynamic work environment 

• The opportunity to work remotely two days per week 

• Purpose-driven work with a focus on making a positive impact 

Agilité is fully devoted to building a diverse and inclusive team of experts that will reflect our customers and users. We love to see our employees thrive in an atmosphere of togetherness; we therefore aim to continue to build a diverse workforce and foster different perspectives and unique ways of thinking; regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion or physical ability. 

As a multi-cultural and multi-lingual firm with decades of industry experience, we prioritise continuous professional development (CPD) and encourage colleagues to stay current with industry trends. We also support community-based and charitable initiatives, promoting both personal and professional growth. Employee health and wellbeing is key, with access to the CMIE, providing occupational health services, mental health support, and workplace ergonomics guidance. 

Our global reach fosters a collaborative work environment, with initiatives like monthly Town Halls, staff newsletters, team WhatsApp groups and social events – including annual ski trips and summer breaks. We also hold bi-annual company-wide events to discuss career development and maintain a robust training matrix to ensure staff qualifications are up to date, with regular compliance sessions reflecting industry changes. 

For more information or to apply, contact careers@agilitesolutions.com.