Technical Service Lead, NW, PFI

TSA Surveying Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A facilities management provider is seeking an experienced Interim Technical Services Manager for their healthcare estate in North West England. The role requires leadership, assurance, and hands-on management of technical services and compliance. Candidates should have a strong technical background, particularly in electrical or building services, alongside proven experience in healthcare facilities management and knowledge of PFI and LIFT contracts. This position is critical for ensuring operational continuity and safety across several contracts.

Qualifications

• Background in electrical or building services is preferred.
• Experience within healthcare facilities management is essential.
• Ability to support a non-technical FM team autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Act as technical authority across all FM contracts.
• Manage technical standards for Hard FM Services.
• Oversee compliance, lifecycle, and mobilisation activities for PFI/LIFT.

Skills

Technical background

Healthcare FM experience

Knowledge of PFI and LIFT contracts

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