Associate Director - Technical Services - FM & Public Sector Estates

COREcruitment; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector facilities management organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a senior leader to oversee technical services. This role is crucial for ensuring that buildings are safe, compliant, and well-maintained, while supporting high-quality environments for staff and service users. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in facilities management, a relevant professional qualification, and strong leadership capabilities. A focus on statutory compliance and operational efficiency is essential.

Qualifications

• Extensive senior level experience in facilities management or technical services.
• Strong understanding of health and safety legislation and building regulations.
• Proven leadership capability to guide multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning and delivery of FM and technical service programmes.
• Ensure compliance with statutory duties and safety requirements.
• Oversee maintenance and lifecycle management for public-sector buildings.
• Manage risk, procurement, and contract performance.

Skills

Facilities management experience

Statutory compliance knowledge

Leadership

Education

Relevant professional qualification or degree in engineering, building surveying, architecture

Job description

This senior leadership role provides strategic and operational oversight of technical services across a diverse public sector estate. The position ensures that buildings are safe, compliant, efficiently maintained, and that FM services support high quality environments for staff, service users, and the wider community.

Key Requirements

• Extensive senior level experience in facilities management or technical services within public‑sector estates.
• A relevant professional qualification or degree level background in engineering, building surveying, architecture, or a related discipline.
• Strong understanding of statutory compliance, health and safety legislation, building regulations, and asset management principles.
• Proven leadership capability, able to guide multidisciplinary teams and collaborate effectively with stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic planning and delivery of FM and technical service programmes across public‑sector buildings.
• Ensure full compliance with statutory duties, regulatory standards, and building safety requirements.
• Oversee planned and reactive maintenance, capital works, and lifecycle management, providing robust client‑side assurance.
• Manage risk, procurement, and contract performance while driving continuous improvement in service quality and operational efficiency.