Technical Service Lead, NW, PFI

TSA Surveying Ltd; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management firm in the North West is seeking an Interim Technical Services Manager for healthcare facilities. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership and manage crucial FM services during a long-term absence. This role requires a strong technical background and proven healthcare FM experience, especially with PFI and LIFT contracts. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance and effective service delivery across projects for local authorities and the healthcare sector.

Qualifications

• Strong technical background in electrical or building services.
• Proven experience in healthcare FM.
• Deep understanding of PFI and LIFT contracts.
• Ability to work independently while supporting a non-technical FM team.

Responsibilities

• Act as technical authority across all FM contracts.
• Ensure technical standards across all Hard FM Services.
• Manage design consultants and contractors for M&E projects.
• Oversee PFI/LIFT compliance and lifecycle activities.

Skills

Technical background (electrical or building services preferred)

Healthcare FM experience

Knowledge of PFI and LIFT contracts

Ability to operate autonomously

Job description

Job Title: Interim Technical Services Manager (Healthcare FM)

Contract: Interim / Long-Term Contract

Location: North West

Reporting to: Head of FM / FM Leadership Team

Overview

Technical Service Manager/Leader required for an FM provider with several large LIFT/PFI contracts in the Northwest.

The Role

The Interim Technical Services Manager will act as the primary technical authority across the healthcare estate, providing leadership, assurance, and hands‑on management of technical services, compliance, lifecycle, and supply chain activities.

Due to the long‑term absence of the current postholder, there is an urgent requirement for an experienced technical professional to provide immediate and sustained support.

This is a critical role, ensuring continuity, safety, compliance, and effective delivery across PFI and LIFT contracts while supporting the FM team.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as technical authority across all FM contracts including local authority, education and healthcare.
• Responsibility for technical standards across all Hard FM Services, including specialist services; LIFT, Water Hygiene etc.
• Management and oversight of design consultant and contractors involved in current M&E projects.
• Oversight of PFI/LIFT compliance, lifecycle, and mobilisation activities.

Requirements

• Strong technical background (electrical or building services preferred).
• Proven healthcare FM experience.
• Strong knowledge of PFI and LIFT contracts.
• Able to operate autonomously and support a non-technical FM team.