FM Technical Manager

CBW Staffing Solutions Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or car allowance

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Private healthcare

Life insurance

Training, development and progression

40 hours per week

Job summary

CBW Staffing Solutions Ltd is recruiting a Mobile Technical Manager to oversee mechanical and electrical systems across Birmingham and the Midlands. The role covers technical leadership, PPM and reactive maintenance, and coordination with engineers and subcontractors.

There is a strong focus on health and safety, statutory compliance, and delivering energy efficiency improvements. The position includes training, progression opportunities, and a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Experience in a technical management or supervisory role within facilities management.
• Strong knowledge of building services systems, including HVAC and electrical systems.
• Experience managing engineers, subcontractors and service delivery across multiple sites.
• Good understanding of health and safety, statutory compliance and PM requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership across mechanical and electrical systems on multiple sites in Birmingham and the Midlands.
• Oversee planned and reactive maintenance, ensuring high service standards.
• Manage engineers and subcontractors, driving performance and development.
• Ensure full health and safety compliance and contractual obligations.
• Act as escalation point for technical issues and coordinate resolutions.
• Conduct site audits and technical reviews of building systems and services.
• Collaborate with clients and project managers on technical projects and upgrades.
• Identify opportunities for service improvements, energy efficiency and cost savings.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Team management

Client-facing

Education

City & Guilds NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

BMS knowledge

Job description

Mobile Technical Manager – Birmingham & the Midlands – Global Facilities Management Organisation

CBW Staffing Solutions are currently recruiting for an experienced Mobile Technical Manager to join our facilities management client, covering multiple sites across Birmingham, the Midlands and surrounding areas.

The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical or electrical engineering background, providing technical leadership and oversight across a portfolio of sites. You will be responsible for ensuring the compliant delivery of hard FM services, supporting planned and reactive maintenance, managing engineering teams and subcontractors, and driving service improvements, energy efficiency and statutory compliance.

Package

• Competitive salary of £50,000 per annum
• Company car or car allowance of £5,000 per annum
• Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Generous workplace pension scheme
• Private healthcare and life insurance
• Training, development and progression opportunities

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and support for mechanical and electrical systems across multiple client sites in Birmingham and the surrounding areas
• Oversee the delivery of planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance, ensuring high standards of service
• Manage and support a team of engineers and subcontractors, driving performance and development
• Ensure full compliance with health and safety legislation, statutory requirements and contractual obligations
• Act as the point of escalation for technical issues, coordinating effective resolutions
• Conduct site audits, inspections and technical reviews of building systems and services
• Work closely with clients, project managers and other stakeholders to support technical projects, upgrades and refurbishments
• Identify and implement opportunities for service improvements, energy efficiency and cost savings
• Monitor service delivery across the portfolio, ensuring maintenance activities are completed efficiently and to the required standards

Requirements

• City & Guilds NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Proven experience in a technical management or supervisory role within facilities management
• Strong knowledge of building services systems, including HVAC, electrical systems and BMS
• Experience managing engineers, subcontractors and service delivery across multiple sites
• Good understanding of health and safety, statutory compliance and planned maintenance requirements
• Excellent leadership, communication and client-facing skills
• Relevant additional qualifications, such as IOSH, NEBOSH or HV/LV certification, would be advantageous
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between sites