Technical Facilities Manager

300 North Limited; Tendring; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A facilities management company is seeking a Technical Facilities Manager to lead services across multiple sites. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, particularly in electrical systems, and proven experience in the Hard FM sector. Responsibilities include managing PPM schedules, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and overseeing teams and contractors. This role offers a salary of £55,000 plus a £5,000 car allowance, and promotes a flexible working culture with professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Salary: £55,000 + £5,000 car allowance

Flexible working culture

Comprehensive training and professional development

Supportive environment with career progression

Access to employee benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing in-house teams and external contractors.
• Understanding of statutory compliance and legislative requirements.
• Knowledge in compliance areas: Legionella management, Asbestos control, Boiler systems, Fire door safety.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and manage PPM schedules in line with the SFG20 framework.
• Oversee life cycle planning and utilities management across multiple sites.
• Manage and coordinate external contractors and internal staff.

Skills

Strong technical background – electrical bias preferred

Experience in Hard FM or Total FM environments

Strong leadership, organisation, and communication skills

Client-facing with relationship building

Education

IOSH Managing Safely (minimum); NEBOSH preferred

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced Technical Facilities Manager to lead and oversee the delivery of facilities management services across a portfolio of sites within a long-term PFI contract. This role is ideal for a technically strong and hands‑on professional with a background in Hard FM who can ensure full compliance with Health & Safety legislation, manage both internal teams and external contractors, and maintain high standards of service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and manage PPM schedules in line with the SFG20 framework, ensuring statutory and contractual compliance.
• Oversee life cycle planning, utilities management, and statutory compliance across multiple sites.
• Lead and support the site teams, including engineers, site managers, and caretakers, ensuring operational excellence.
• Manage and coordinate external contractors and internal staff to ensure quality, safety, and value for money.
• Maintain full compliance with safeguarding and safety standards, ensuring all necessary checks and documentation are in place.
• Liaise with the client and key stakeholders, providing operational updates and supporting performance reporting.
• Promote a proactive, compliance‑driven culture with a focus on continual improvement and best practice delivery.

Qualifications

• Strong technical background – electrical bias preferred.
• Proven experience in Hard FM or Total FM environments.
• Demonstrable understanding of statutory compliance and legislative requirements.
• Knowledge and/or experience in key compliance areas such as:
  • Legionella management
  • Asbestos control
  • Boiler and plant systems
  • Fire door safety
  • IOSH Managing Safely (minimum); NEBOSH qualification preferred.
• Experience managing both in‑house teams and external contractors.
• Strong leadership, organisation, and communication skills.
• Client‑facing, with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships.

Benefits

• Salary: £55,000 + £5,000 car allowance
• Flexible, output‑focused working culture
• Comprehensive training and professional development opportunities
• Inclusive and supportive environment with career progression potential
• Access to a wide range of employee benefits