Technical Service Lead, NW, PFI

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

Job summary

A leading FM provider in the North West is seeking an Interim Technical Services Manager to oversee compliance and technical standards across healthcare contracts. This critical role ensures effective service delivery, safety, and continuity during a long-term absence in the team. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, with experience managing FM services, and be ready to step into a vital position immediately.

Qualifications

• Experience in technical authority roles in FM contracts.
• Strong leadership skills and technical expertise.
• Ability to manage compliance and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Act as technical authority across FM contracts.
• Ensure compliance and effective delivery across PFI and LIFT contracts.
• Provide leadership and oversight of design consultants.

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 curre...