Technical Service Lead, NW, PFI

TSA Surveying Ltd; Ringway; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A facilities management provider in the North West is seeking an Interim Technical Services Manager to act as the technical authority across various healthcare contracts. The role requires a strong technical background, particularly in electrical or building services, and proven experience in healthcare FM. Key responsibilities include oversight of compliance and lifecycle activities associated with PFI/LIFT contracts, ensuring safety and effective delivery within the FM team.

Qualifications

• Strong technical background in electrical or building services.
• Proven experience in healthcare FM.
• Ability to support a non-technical FM team.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Technical authority in FM contracts

Strong 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.