5284234 - Facilities Manager

Carbon60; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A Facilities Management Company is looking for an experienced Facilities Manager to lead engineering maintenance at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham. The role includes overseeing a shift-based team, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and managing client relationships. With a pay rate of £23.77 - £27.93 per hour and a fixed-term contract until March 2026, this position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic healthcare environment with a focus on operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years management experience within NHS or similar critical infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of engineering maintenance and compliance.
• Demonstrable supervisory competence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee shift operations for a large healthcare estate.
• Ensure compliance with HTM guidelines and health & safety.
• Act as a key operational contact for stakeholders.

Skills

Management experience

Knowledge of engineering maintenance

Strong understanding of H&S regulations

Education

Electrical Pathway qualifications

C&G Mechanical Engineering Level 2 & 3

Tools

CAFM systems

Job description

FACILITIES MANAGER

Carbon60 is recruiting an experienced Facilities Manager / Assistant Estates Manager (Shifts) to support and lead engineering maintenance across the Queen Elizabeth Hospital>ROLE: Facilities Manager

PAY RATE: £23.77 - £27.93 per hour (PAYE)

CONTRACT TYPE: Fixed Term - November 2025 to 29th March 2026

LOCATION: Birmingham, UK

WORKING PATTERN: 4 on 4 off - 7AM-7PM / 7PM-7AM

THE ROLE: Carbon60 is recruiting an experienced Facilities Manager / Assistant Estates Manager (Shifts) to support and lead engineering maintenance across the Queen Elizabeth Hospital estate. This role ensures safe, compliant, and efficient operation of critical systems within a complex healthcare environment.

Key responsibilities include overseeing shift-based engineering teams, delivering planned and reactive maintenance, ensuring compliance with HTMs and contractual KPIs, and acting as a key operational interface with NHS Trust stakeholders.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operational & Technical Leadership
  • Oversee and deliver site activity across a large, complex healthcare estate.
  • Manage shift operations, performance, and resource allocation across a 4-on-4-off pattern.
  • Ensure all PPM, testing, fault diagnosis, and reactive repairs are completed to HTM, statutory, and contractual standards.
  • Support Authorised Person/Competent Person activities (LV/HV/MGPS/Ventilation, etc.) as required.
  • Provide first‑line incident response to emergencies, service failures, and non‑compliance events.
• Compliance & H&S
  • Ensure works comply with HTM guidelines, Health & Safety regulations, CDM, and Client's procedures.
  • Conduct Client's Management Safety Visits (MSVs), audits, and monthly compliance inspections (minimum 10%).
  • Manage inspections of tools, plant, access equipment, and first aid provisions to ensure safety and compliance.
  • Oversee preparation of accurate plant, asset, and condition data for lifecycle planning.
• Team & Resource Management
  • Manage absence, shift cover, rotas, annual leave, and on‑call coordination.
  • Validate timesheets, attendance, and performance records for engineering teams.
  • Support training and development to address skill gaps identified through audits.
  • Maintain safe, clean workshops and hold responsibility for stock checks and asset data.
• Client & Stakeholder Management
  • Act as a key operational contact for UHB and BSMHFT stakeholders.
  • Support delivery of high‑quality engineering services and ensure service continuity.
  • Provide professional support in sensitive clinical areas (Mortuary, ICU, A&E, Theatres, etc.).

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Experience
  • Minimum 5 years management experience within NHS, PFI, or similar critical infrastructure environment.
  • Strong knowledge of engineering maintenance, healthcare estates, and HTM compliance.
• Qualifications
  • Electrical Pathway: Indentured apprenticeship or equivalent
  • C&G electrical qualifications, such as:
    • 236 Parts 1-3
    • 2360 Parts 1-3
    • 2330 Level 2 & 3 (Level 4 desirable)
    • 2560 / 2357 Diploma
    • 18th Edition (BS 7671)
    • C&G 2394 / 2395 Testing & Inspection
  • Mechanical Pathway:
    • C&G Mechanical Engineering Level 2 & 3
    • C&G Pipefitting & Plumbing Level 2 & 3
    • Other relevant mechanical trade qualifications
  • Other Must-Haves
    • Demonstrable supervisory/management competence
    • Strong understanding of CAFM systems and digitised maintenance processes
    • Robust knowledge of H&S, CDM, compliance frameworks, and operational delivery
• DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
  • ONC / HNC / HND in Engineering
  • AP (Authorised Person) Certifications: MGPS / Ventilation / LV / HV / Mechanical, Confined Spaces AP, IPAF / MEWP, IOSH / NEBOSH
  • IWFM Certification
  • Degree or Masters in an engineering‑related discipline
  • Minimum 5 years LV/HV experience
• LEADERSHIP SKILLS (Required Levels)
  • Operational Excellence
  • Performance Culture
  • Empowerment
  • Open‑Mindedness

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.