Technical Facilities Manager

Build Recruitment; Bristol; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FM service provider is seeking a Technical Facilities Manager for healthcare sites across the South West. This role involves overseeing a team, ensuring compliance, and managing multiple NHS locations. The ideal candidate will have facilities management experience, strong health & safety knowledge, and excellent communication skills. A salary of up to £44,000 plus benefits is offered.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Life assurance

Income protection

Private medical cover

Qualifications

• Previous facilities management or supervisory experience in healthcare.
• Strong knowledge of health & safety regulations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients and team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of operatives for maintenance tasks.
• Manage statutory inspections and reporting.
• Conduct audits and safety briefings.

Skills

Facilities management experience

Health & safety knowledge

IT systems confidence

Excellent communication skills

Tools

CAFM

Outlook

Excel

Word

Job description

Overview

Technical Facilities Manager - Healthcare (NHS Contract)

Base Location: Blackberry Hill Hospital, Bristol (covering Bristol, Salisbury & Swindon)

Salary: Up to £44,000 plus a £4,872 car allowance

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm (on-call escalation support only)

Benefits: 25 days holiday, life assurance, income protection, private medical (self)

We are working with a leading FM service provider who are looking for an experienced Technical Facilities Manager (or a strong Supervisor looking to step up) to oversee maintenance delivery across multiple NHS sites in the South West. In this role, you'll take ownership of a team of operatives and play a key part in ensuring healthcare facilities remain safe, compliant, and well-maintained.

What you'll be doing

• Leading a team of 8 operatives and a Supervisor to deliver reactive and planned works.
• Overseeing statutory inspections, PPMs, remedials, and CAFM reporting.
• Managing spares, consumables, and the on-call escalation rota.
• Carrying out inspections, audits, toolbox talks, and safety briefings.
• Representing the business in client meetings and audits, providing operational detail.
• Overseeing subcontractor performance and permits to work.
• Supporting lifecycle projects and small works delivery.

What you'll bring

• Facilities management or supervisory experience — ideally within healthcare/NHS settings.
• Strong knowledge of health & safety in an FM environment.
• Confidence using IT systems (Outlook, Excel, Word, CAFM).
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
• Healthcare PFI knowledge would be advantageous but not essential.

What’s on offer

• A salary of up to £44,000 plus a £4,872 car allowance (flexible vehicle options).
• 25 days holiday, life assurance, income protection, and private medical cover.
• A supportive employer offering flexibility during your first 6 months.
• A role with genuine scope to progress your career in healthcare FM.

If you're an experienced FM professional — or a Supervisor ready to step up — I'd love to hear from you. Apply today to discuss this role in more detail.