Technical Manager

Kier Group plc.; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent construction firm in Cardiff seeks a Technical Manager to oversee the operational delivery of hard FM and maintenance services at Velindre Cancer Centre. The ideal candidate will lead the project technically, ensuring compliance with healthcare standards while managing teams and relationships. Essential qualifications include an HND in engineering, relevant accreditations, and strong leadership skills. This role supports a high-profile healthcare initiative, contributing to vital community services.

Qualifications

• Minimum HND (or equivalent) in electrical or mechanical engineering required.
• Relevant professional accreditation (such as IHEEM) is essential.
• NEBOSH qualification and DBS clearance are required.

Responsibilities

• Lead project as the technical lead ensuring compliance with standards.
• Manage planned and reactive maintenance and energy services.
• Build strong relationships with contractors and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Building services knowledge

IT literacy

Education

HND or equivalent in electrical or mechanical engineering

Tools

MS Office

CAFM systems

BIM/CDE data

Job description

Role Overview

We're looking for a Technical Manager to join our Velindre Cancer Centre team based in Cardiff. As a Technical Manager, you'll be working within the Velindre Cancer Centre contract, supporting the mobilisation and long‑term operational delivery of hard FM and maintenance services within a new, high‑profile healthcare facility.

Day‑to‑Day Responsibilities

• Acting as the technical lead for the project, ensuring all maintenance and energy services are delivered in line with contractual, statutory and healthcare standards.
• Leading mobilisation activities, including commissioning engagement, development of service strategies, and selection and management of the maintenance team and specialist sub‑contractors.
• Managing planned and reactive maintenance delivery, lifecycle planning, BMS operation, energy performance and CAFM/CDE records.
• Ensuring robust health and safety compliance, including Permit to Work systems, audits, risk assessments and duty holder responsibilities.
• Building strong relationships with the Authority, Project Co, contractors and wider Kier teams to drive performance, compliance and continuous improvement.
• You have experience managing hard FM or maintenance services within a healthcare environment, including line management of teams and subcontractors.
• You hold a minimum HND (or equivalent) in electrical or mechanical engineering, with strong knowledge of building services, statutory compliance and healthcare standards.
• You have experience acting as an Authorised Person and are confident managing fire safety, water safety, BMS and CAFM systems.
• You are a confident communicator and leader, able to build effective relationships with multiple stakeholders and lead teams through mobilisation and operational delivery.
• You are IT‑literate with experience using MS Office, CAFM systems and working with BIM/CDE data.

Essential Requirements

Essential requirements include relevant professional accreditation (such as IHEEM), a NEBOSH qualification, DBS clearance, and the ability to work proactively in a complex, regulated environment. Experience of PFI/PPP contracts and payment mechanisms is desirable.

Diversity & Inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

Disclosure and Pre‑Employment Checks

Due to the nature of this role, you will also be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check (applicants with convictions will be treated on a case‑by‑case basis. We do not discriminate based on an applicant's conviction history or the details of any convictions disclosed to us). Some roles may also be subject to further pre‑employment checks.