Workplace Technical Manager
You will ensure reliable, safe, and high-performing building operations locally, while also helping to develop and standardise preventive maintenance (PPM), vendor models, and technical practices across multiple sites.
This is a hybrid role: part operator, part builder.
Key Responsibilities
Site Technical Ownership (Sophia)
Be responsible for day-to-day on technical operations across building systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, BMS, and access systems
Deliver and continuously improve maintenance activities dedicated to improve prevention
Act as the key point of contact for technical issues and incidents
Carry out hands-on maintenance and troubleshooting where appropriate
Maintain accurate asset records, documentation, and compliance standards
Monitor system performance and look for opportunities for improvement2. Vendor & Supplier Management
Coordinate and oversee on-site technical vendors and service providers
Support clear definition of scopes, expectations, and service levels
Contribute to vendor selection, tendering, and contract processes
Ensure consistent quality and follow-up of external interventions3. EMEA Technical Contribution
Support the development and implementation of PPM frameworks across sites
Supply to optimize technical standards, asset strategies, and protocols
Provide technical input and support to other locations where needed
To demonstrate autonomy to see opportunities to improve consistency and efficiency across sites4. Workplace Operations Support
Support office setups, internal moves, and technical logistics
Carry out light maintenance and multi-trade interventions
Assist with day-to-day workplace operational needs
Scope & Impact
Technical subject matter contributor for Sophia site operations
Contributor to EMEA workplace technical development and consistency
Balanced focus on local delivery and wider improvement initiatives
Success in this role is measured by both the performance of the Sophia site and meaningful contributions to enhancing technical practices across multiple & Experience
Hands-on experience across building systems (electrical, HVAC, general maintenance)
Familiarity with building management systems (BMS) and maintenance processes
Ability to resolve issues independently
Vendor Management
Experience working with external suppliers and service providers
Ability to support coordination, follow-up, and performance tracking
Process and improvement
Experience with planned maintenance or structured maintenance approaches
Interest in improving and standardising ways of working across sites
Key competencies
Proactive and self-managing approach
Leadership Approach
Comfortable balancing tasks with improvement work
Clear communication with both technical and non-technical customers
What
We’re
Looking For
A person who is comfortable and had a strong interest on working across both hands-on technical delivery and broader improvement initiatives, and who is motivated by improving how workplace environments operate across multiple at Arm
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Hybrid Working at Arm
Arm’s approach to hybrid working is designed to create a working environment that supports both high performance and personal wellbeing. We believe in bringing people together face to face to enable us to work at pace, whilst recognizing the value of flexibility. Within that framework, we empower groups/teams to determine their own hybrid working patterns, depending on the work and the team’s needs. Details of what this means for each role will be shared upon application. In some cases, the flexibility we can offer is limited by local legal, regulatory, tax, or other considerations, and where this is the case, we will collaborate with you to find the best solution. Please talk to us to find out more about what this could look like for you.
Equal Opportunities at Arm
Arm is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and colleagues. We are a diverse organization of dedicated and innovative individuals, and don’t discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.