Technical Engineering Manager

ZipRecruiter; Orpington; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Technical Engineering Manager to lead engineering performance at a prominent hospital. This role is vital for maintaining life-critical systems and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise in building services, particularly in healthcare settings, and demonstrate excellent leadership and stakeholder engagement skills. Join a collaborative team where your contributions will enhance healthcare delivery and support continuous improvement initiatives in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Strong technical expertise in building services within healthcare environments.
• Chartered or working toward Chartership (CIBSE, IET, IHEEM, or IWFM).

Responsibilities

• Lead the engineering strategy for the hospital, ensuring HTM compliance.
• Provide technical oversight and mentoring to the on-site M&E team.

Skills

Building Services Engineering

HTMs and HBNs Compliance

Project Delivery

Leadership Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Health and Safety Regulations

Education

HND/HNC in Building Services Engineering

Degree in Related Discipline

Job description

Job Description

Technical Engineering Manager

Permanent, Full Time

Location: Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH), Orpington

Vinci, a leading provider of facilities management and infrastructure solutions, is seeking an experienced Technical Engineering Manager to join our team at the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) in Orpington.

This senior position plays a critical role in leading engineering performance across a complex hospital environment.

The successful candidate will be the technical authority on site, ensuring life-critical systems are maintained to the highest standards and that all works are fully compliant with healthcare regulations, particularly HTMs and HBNs.

What we’re looking for:

• Strong technical expertise in building services within healthcare or critical environments
• In-depth knowledge of HTMs, HBNs, statutory compliance, and life safety systems
• HND/HNC in Building Services Engineering or a related discipline (Degree desirable)
• Chartered or working toward Chartership (CIBSE, IET, IHEEM, or IWFM)
• Proven experience in project delivery, technical reporting, and supporting lifecycle works
• Excellent leadership and stakeholder engagement skills
• Strong awareness of health and safety regulations and safe working practices

Key responsibilities:

• Lead the engineering strategy for the hospital, ensuring HTM compliance and industry best practice
• Provide technical oversight and mentoring to the on-site M&E team
• Collaborate with clinical and operational teams to ensure engineering systems support healthcare delivery
• Oversee technical elements of lifecycle planning and capital maintenance projects
• Act as the technical escalation point and ensure robust engineering governance is maintained
• Support compliance audits, technical inspections, cost planning, and continuous improvement initiatives

Apply now and a member of our recruitment team will be in touch to discuss your application.