Assistant Technical Manager

ZipRecruiter; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FM service provider in Portsmouth seeks an Assistant Technical Manager to oversee maintenance and operations of critical electrical systems in a healthcare environment. You will support the Technical Manager and ensure compliance with statutory regulations, manage contractors, and contribute to the lifecycle plan of electrical infrastructure. Competitive salary and ongoing training opportunities offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary with on-call allowance

Ongoing training & development

Opportunity to impact healthcare environment

Qualifications

• Strong electrical background; experience managing hard FM services in critical environments.
• Experience as AP (LV) and ideally AP (HV 11kV).

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering a 24/7 maintenance service for critical electrical infrastructure.
• Oversee day-to-day engineering activities: PPM and reactive tasks.
• Provide technical support to resolve complex estate issues.

Skills

Electrical background

Contractor management

Stakeholder communication

Education

ONC/HNC/HND in engineering discipline

Job description

Overview

Assistant Technical Manager – FM Service Provider – Portsmouth – Up to £42,000 per annum

CBW are currently recruiting for an Assistant Technical Manager based in Portsmouth to help lead the safe, efficient operation and maintenance of HV & LV Electrical systems at a large health care contract. You’ll support the Technical Manager day-to-day, uphold statutory and healthcare engineering compliance, and promote best-practice engineering across a busy, 24/7 environment.

Hours

08:00am - 16:00pm. On-call rota required (must be able to attend site within 1 hour). Occasional out-of-hours work for critical tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering a 24/7 maintenance service for critical electrical infrastructure (HV/LV).
• Operate robust safe systems of work (permits, isolations) aligned to HTMs, codes of practice, ISO 9001 and statutory legislation (HSWA, COSHH, EAWR).
• Act as (or work towards acting as) Authorised Person for allocated systems following training and formal appointment.
• Oversee day-to-day engineering activities: PPM and reactive tasks completed safely, on time and to standard.
• Provide technical support to resolve complex estate issues and maintain system resilience.
• Manage CAFM records, service reports and follow-on actions to closure.
• Coordinate and competence-check contractors and in-house teams; ensure suitable appointments as Competent Persons.
• Build effective relationships with stakeholders (Operations, Estates, Engineering leadership, site delivery teams).
• Contribute to the life-cycle plan, identifying risk, obsolescence and improvement opportunities.
• Work professionally in patient/staff areas with regard to safety, dignity, confidentiality and data protection.
• Uphold company policies and procedures at all times.

Essential Qualifications

• ONC/HNC/HND (or equivalent) in an engineering discipline.
• Strong electrical background; experience managing Hard FM services in critical environments.
• 18th Edition (BS 7671).
• Proven contractor management and stakeholder communication.
• Experience as AP (LV) and ideally AP (HV 11kV).

What You Get

• Competitive salary with on-call allowance.
• Ongoing training & development (including AP appointments where required).
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a mission-critical healthcare environment.
• Support from an experienced technical and estates leadership team.

Please send your CV to Katie at CBW Staffing Solutions for more information.