Senior Estates Technical Services Manager – Public Sector

Staffordshire Police; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Public sector pension & benefits

Job summary

Staffordshire Police is recruiting a Technical Services Manager (Property & FM) to lead the shared Estates Service, supporting both Staffordshire Police and Staffordshire Fire & Rescue Service. You will steer technical compliance, maintenance programmes and capital projects across a complex estate, ensuring buildings remain safe, compliant and fit for purpose.

Reporting to the Service Director - Estates, the role demands strategic oversight combined with hands-on delivery, leadership of a

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in Building Surveying or FM.
• NEBOSH, IOSH or equivalent health and safety qualification.
• Strong knowledge of statutory compliance, health and safety and building maintenance.
• Experience managing technical teams and facilities management functions.
• Experience delivering maintenance, construction or capital projects.
• Strong contractor and supplier management capability.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to operate strategically whilst remaining close to operational delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a specialist technical and facilities management team.
• Manage building maintenance, compliance and asset management programmes.
• Oversee capital projects from inception through to delivery.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation, including CDM regulations.
• Manage contractors, consultants and external service providers.
• Lead on technical specifications, tender documentation and procurement activity.
• Monitor budgets, forecast future expenditure and maintain effective financial control.
• Provide expert technical advice on construction, compliance and property matters.
• Develop policies, procedures and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work closely with senior stakeholders to support strategic estate planning and operational requirements.

Skills

Building Surveying

Facilities Management

Property and Construction

Compliance and Health & Safety

Capital Projects

Asset Management

Local Government/Emergency Services/NH

Education

Relevant qualification in Building Surveying or FM

NEBOSH / IOSH or equivalent health and safety qualification

Job description

Staffordshire Police is recruiting a Technical Services Manager (Property & FM) to lead the shared Estates Service, supporting both Staffordshire Police and Staffordshire Fire & Rescue Service. You will steer technical compliance, maintenance programmes and capital projects across a complex estate, ensuring buildings remain safe, compliant and fit for purpose.

Reporting to the Service Director - Estates, the role demands strategic oversight combined with hands-on delivery, leadership of a