Facilities Technical Manager

300 North Limited; Coventry; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A facilities management company in Coventry seeks an individual to oversee technical operations across a complex site. You will ensure that critical assets are maintained effectively and support performance monitoring. The ideal candidate has a technical background in mechanical or electrical engineering, experience in a healthcare or critical environment, and strong communication skills. The role requires on-site presence five days a week.

Qualifications

• Ability to challenge contractors and suppliers on technical aspects.
• Experience in healthcare or critical environments.
• Confident communicator willing to work on-site.

Responsibilities

• Oversee technical operations and maintenance of critical assets.
• Support FM performance monitoring and compliance.
• Act as contact point for site stakeholders.

Skills

Technical assurance

Technical background in mechanical/electrical engineering

Communication skills

Commercial and contract management skills

Job description

Oversee technical operations across a large, complex site, ensuring plant rooms, M&E systems, and critical assets are maintained effectively

• Provide technical assurance - able to walk into a plant room and understand what you are looking at, challenging contractors and suppliers where necessary
• Support the General Manager with monitoring FM performance and ensuring compliance with contractual obligations
• Contribute to planning, reporting, and governance processes, with full training on PFI contract requirements
• Act as a key point of contact for stakeholders across the site, helping to ensure a safe and reliable environment
• Strong technical background in mechanical, electrical, or building services engineering
• Experience in a complex estate, healthcare, or critical environment (e.g. hospitals, universities, data centres, defence, etc.)
• Able to interpret technical data and challenge FM teams on maintenance and project delivery
• Keen to develop commercial and contract management skills (PFI/PPP training provided)
• Confident communicator, able to work on-site five days per week