Facilities Manager (MV cleared)

Opus People Solutions Ltd; Stafford; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid working

Significant autonomy and ownership of

High-profile strategic projects

Job summary

Staffordshire Fire & Rescue Service seeks an experienced Technical Services Manager to lead the estates’ technical property and facilities management function. You will own maintenance delivery, statutory compliance, contractor management, and capital investment across the Fire estate.

This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on technical expertise and requires successful applicants to undergo Police Security Clearance (MV).

Qualifications

• Strong technical credibility in estates, facilities or building surveying.
• Experience leading FM or maintenance services and capital programmes.
• Knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015 and construction legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop in-house technical services team and drive performance.
• Provide technical specifications, drawings and project documentation for maintenance and capital projects.
• Manage external contractors, ensuring compliance, value for money and timely delivery.
• Oversee capital investment, budgets and governance frameworks.
• Deputise for the Service Director - Estates when required.

Skills

Technical Leadership

Contractor management

Budget forecasting

Capital projects oversight

Health & safety expertise

Communication & influence

Education

Degree in Building Surveying / Facilities Management / Construction Management

NEBOSH or IOSH qualification

Job description

Reporting to: Service Director - Estates

Direct Reports: Technical Officer and three Technical Assistants

This role requires the successful applicant to undergo Police Security Clearance (MV), previous clearance would be highly advantageous but not essential.

The Opportunity

Staffordshire Fire & Rescue Service and Staffordshire Police operate a shared Estates Service responsible for managing a complex operational property portfolio that supports frontline emergency services across the county. This includes operational fire stations, specialist facilities, support buildings and wider estate infrastructure.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Technical Services Manager to lead the Fire Service's technical property and facilities management function. Reporting to the Service Director - Estates, you will take ownership of maintenance delivery, statutory compliance, contractor management, capital investment programmes and technical assurance across the Fire estate.

This role combines strategic leadership with hands−on technical expertise and will suit an experienced estates, property or facilities professional looking to make a tangible contribution to public safety whilst influencing the future direction of a significant operational estate.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership
• Lead and develop the in-house technical services team, driving performance, engagement and professional development.
• Act as the senior technical authority for building‑related matters across the Fire Service estate.
• Provide technical specifications, drawings and project documentation for maintenance, refurbishment and capital projects.
• Support wider Estates Service objectives and contribute to long‑term strategic planning.
• Lead the delivery of planned and reactive maintenance programmes across the Fire estate.
• Manage external contractors and specialist suppliers, ensuring performance, compliance and value for money.
• Provide client‑side technical support for the organisation's Private Finance Initiative (PFI) property contracts.
• Ensure buildings remain operational, compliant and fit for purpose in support of frontline emergency services.
• Compliance & Health and Safety
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, approved codes of practice and statutory requirements.
• Support Duty Holder responsibilities relating to property compliance and health and safety.
• Oversee contractor safety management, including review and approval of RAMS and safe systems of work.
• Ensure adherence to CDM Regulations 2015 and relevant construction legislation during project delivery.
• Work closely with technical compliance colleagues to minimise organisational risk and ensure full compliance across the estate.
• Capital Projects & Asset Investment
• Deliver capital investment and construction programmes safely, on time and within budget.
• Manage annual capital expenditure across the operational estate.
• Prepare specifications, tender documentation and procurement packages for capital and maintenance projects.
• Monitor contractor performance and project outcomes against agreed objectives.
• Financial & Strategic Management
• Manage and forecast capital and operational budgets.
• Analyse estates data to identify trends, risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop policies, procedures and governance frameworks that support operational excellence and regulatory compliance.
• Deputise for the Service Director - Estates when required.

Candidate Profile

We are seeking a technically strong estates professional with a background in facilities management, property services, construction or building surveying.

Likely backgrounds include:

• Building Surveying
• Facilities Management
• Construction Project Management
• Property Management
• Compliance & Building Safety
• Emergency Services, NHS, Local Authority or Education Estates
• Essential Qualifications
• Degree‑level qualification in Building Surveying, Facilities Management, Construction Management or a related property discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Recognised Health & Safety qualification such as NEBOSH or IOSH.
• Relevant compliance qualifications in areas such as asbestos, legionella or building compliance.
• Significant experience working within a technical property or estates environment.
• Proven track record leading facilities management or building maintenance services.
• Experience managing construction projects and capital programmes.
• Strong contract management and contractor performance experience.
• Experience managing budgets, forecasting expenditure and delivering value for money.
• Demonstrable leadership capability, including team development, recruitment and performance management.
• Strong understanding of health and safety legislation, compliance frameworks and construction‑related regulations.

Personal Attributes

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• Strong technical credibility.
• Strategic thinking and commercial awareness.
• Collaborative leadership style.
• Confidence and resilience.
• Strong communication and influencing skills.
• Sound judgement and decision‑making capability.
• Commitment to public service and continuous improvement.

Why Join?

This is a rare opportunity to lead technical services within one of the UK's most progressive joint emergency service estates functions. Working across Staffordshire Fire & Rescue Service and Staffordshire Police, you will have direct influence over compliance, capital investment, operational resilience and estate strategy while supporting services that make a genuine difference to local communities every day.

Key Highlights

• Flexible and hybrid working
• Significant autonomy and responsibility
• High‑profile strategic projects
• Opportunity to shape the future of a major blue‑light services estate