Senior Manager Technical Services

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading FM service provider as a Senior Technical Services Manager responsible for overseeing technical operations across multiple healthcare sites. This role involves strategic leadership, ensuring compliance in a complex healthcare environment, and engaging with clients. Seeking an experienced professional with strong mechanical expertise and a passion for operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Experienced FM professional from a PFI or complex healthcare background.
• Strong mechanical background required.
• IOSH or NEBOSH qualification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee technical operations across two hospital sites.
• Ensure compliance with HTMs, HBNs, and statutory regulations.
• Manage KPIs and operational delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder Engagement

Compliance

Risk Management

Education

HNC/HND or ONC/C&G

Job description

Job Description

Are you a seasoned leader in Hard FM with a mechanical bias and a passion for delivering excellence in critical environments? This is a standout opportunity to join a major FM service provider as a Senior Technical Services Manager, overseeing the technical operations of a large, complex healthcare estate.

You’ll be responsible for leading technical teams across two hospital sites, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient service delivery across mechanical, electrical, and building fabric systems.

Key Highlights:

Strategic Leadership – Oversee and coordinate two Technical Services Managers and multi-skilled engineering teams, driving operational excellence.

Technical Authority – Ensure compliance with HTMs, HBNs, statutory regulations, and PPM frameworks in a high-pressure, regulated environment.

Client Engagement – Act as the senior technical point of contact, fostering strong, transparent communication with stakeholders.

Operational Delivery – Manage KPIs, audits, lifecycle works, and project support while maintaining a strong performance culture.

Senior Influence – Deputise for the Head of Technical and contribute to business-wide decisions and leadership forums.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experienced FM professional from a PFI or complex healthcare background
• Strong mechanical background (HNC/HND or ONC/C&G minimum)
• Deep knowledge of compliance, risk, and HTM/HBN standards
• Excellent leadership, mentoring, and stakeholder engagement skills
• IOSH or NEBOSH qualification (desirable)