Technical Service Manager
Likely
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer has issued visas recently
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Salary
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£55,000
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 1121 (85% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £55,000, and Wates Group is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
Worth checking: this could also be SOC 1251 (Property, housing and estate managers, Property/estate management angle on campus facilities), which is not on the eligible-occupation list. Ask Wates Group what the duties actually are.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1121 Production managers and directors in manufacturing Most likely code | £38,500 | £44,000 | £49,500 | £55,000 |
1122 Production managers and directors in construction Also possible | £37,400 | £42,700 | £48,100 | £53,400 |
1251 Property, housing and estate managers Also possible | £33,400 | £42,600 | £42,600 | £42,600 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
📍 Location: Wellcome Genome Campus, Cambridge
🏢 Company: WPS
📅 Type: Full-time, Permanent
About The Role
We are looking for an experienced Technical Services Manager to lead the delivery of high-quality hard services at the prestigious Wellcome Genome Campus in Cambridge.
This is a pivotal leadership role where you will drive excellence across M&E maintenance, compliance, and project delivery—ensuring a safe, efficient, and customer-focused environment for a world-leading scientific research campus.
What You'll Be Doing
As Technical Services Manager, you will:
- Lead and manage supervisors and engineering teams delivering M&E maintenance, compliance, and operational excellence
- Drive performance and development of your team, ensuring robust training and succession planning
- Oversee supply chain partners, ensuring best value procurement and high compliance standards
- Build strong client relationships, presenting KPI and MI reports and ensuring exceptional service delivery
- Ensure compliance with Wates Operating Framework and all SHEQ standards
- Support project delivery, including extra works and M&E/fabric upgrades
- Mobilise new buildings, carrying out due diligence, risk assessments, and condition reporting
✅ Essential Experience
- Strong background in hard FM / M&E services delivery
- Proven leadership experience managing teams in a customer-focused environment
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Good working knowledge of Health & Safety legislation
- Experience managing multiple priorities, projects, and operational demands
- Recognised qualification in a relevant trade (Electrical, Mechanical, Gas, or F-Gas)
- Minimum 5 years' experience at supervisory or managerial level within hard services FM
- Strong commercial awareness and experience supporting project costing and delivery
- BIFM (IWFM) qualification or equivalent
- IOSH or NEBOSH certification
- Experience using CAFM / PPM systems (e.g. Concept)
We're Looking For Someone Who Is
- A motivational leader who develops high-performing teams
- Customer-focused, delivering exceptional service standards
- Proactive and solutions-driven, always striving for improvement
- Collaborative and approachable, building trust across teams and stakeholders
- Committed to safety, quality, and compliance
To learn more about the checks included in this process, please click on the following link: National Security Vetting
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Where this offer sits in the market
Production managers and directors in manufacturing (SOC 1121) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~434k in sample- Middle half £41,236–82,680
- Median £56,940
- Going rate £55,000
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £38,500–49,500
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Wates Group holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 1121 going rate of £55,000. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.