Technical Services Manager

Equans UK & Ireland; Abbot's Salford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave (+ public)

Life Cover 2x annual salary

Cycle to work scheme

CSR days

Learning opportunities & professionals

Referral rewards

Employee networks access

Employee Assistance Program & mental-w

Job summary

Equans UK & Ireland is seeking a Technical Services Manager for Salford Hospital. The role, based on site at Salford Royal and other hospital locations as needed, drives the technical performance and maintenance of standards across the contract.

You will guide on-site teams with M&E expertise to deliver compliant, efficient services. The role requires healthcare project experience, strong management of a multidiscipline workforce, and a focus on safety, compliance, and customer service.

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare environments and managing healthcare projects.
• Familiarity with AP duties and management within a site team.
• Understanding HR-related items and risk assessment in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical services on the contract and manage a multidiscipline workforce.
• Undertake AP/CP duties and lead the AP duties of the site team.
• Plan, prioritise and resource projects to improve service delivery.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and company procedures and drive customer service excellence.
• Update drawings and O&M manuals; maintain up-to-date documentation.

Skills

Healthcare environment experience

PFI experience

Microsoft Office proficiency

AP duties management

Healthcare project management

HR concepts

Contractor management (healthcare)

Risk assessment & safety

Building services knowledge (M&E)

Customer service focus

Full driving licence

HNC/Relevant qualification

Education

HNC/ Diploma or equivalent in relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

EQUANS is looking for a Technical Services Manager to join our team at Salford Hospital. This is a full time role working 37.5hpw. On offer is a competitive salary, company vehicle or allowance, bonus and benefits package.

The role holder will ensure compliance with all statutory and company procedures across the stakeholder groups.

Based at Salford Royal but will also be required to work at Tameside Hospital, when necessary, the Technical Services Manager will be responsible for the technical performance and maintenance of standards on the contract.

They will provide guidance to others on site, showing technical expertise in the Mechanical and Electrical systems, to ensure appropriate and compliant solutions and efficient customer service delivery.

What will you deliver?

• Lead manager for all building services on the contract.
• Required to Undertake AP/CP Duties and lead the AP/CP duties of the site team.
• Management of a multidiscipline workforce.
• Plan, prioritise and resource projects.
• To work with the relevant operational leads to ensure the service delivery across the full range of services is continually improving.
• Flexible working hours required.
• To contribute to the financial performance of the contract particularly around operational efficiency and subcontract procurement.
• To ensure compliance with company procedures for the effective planning, organisation, control, monitor and review of the services by analysis of the relevant data.
• Update record drawings and Operations and Maintenance manuals.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and company procedures, maintaining up to date knowledge at all times.
• Understand and meet ongoing customer requirements, develop effective working relationships with business partners, suppliers and sub contractors.
• Clear and effective communicator with professional personal presentation.
• Organisational skills and ability to prioritise workloads to ensure deadlines are met.
• Participate in the Managerial Escalation procedure.
• Ability to work under pressure, take ownership of problems and deal with them to their conclusion.

What can we offer you?

On offer is a competitive salary, bonus and benefit package, which includes;

• 25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to 2xtimes annual salary
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
• Cycle to work scheme
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
• Access to our growing employee networks
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

Who are you?

• Experience particularly in the healthcare environment
• PFI Experience
• Proficient with the use of Microsoft Office software
• Current AP Duties and management of AP Duties
• Experience of healthcare project management.
• Understanding of HR related items.
• Experience of managing contractors within healthcare environments.
• Sound awareness of risk assessment and working safely.
• Experience with Building Services and experience in Mechanical and Electrical systems.
• Strong customer focus with experience of delivering high standards of Customer Service.
• Full driving licence required.
• Relevant HNC/D or equivalent experience in appropriate field

Who are we?

In the UK & Ireland, Equans is a provider of sustainable facilities management and regeneration, and cutting-edge energy and digital services. Our 15,000 employees combine these activities to deliver decarbonisation across the built environment and help businesses, communities, public sector organisations and government to accelerate the transition to a low carbon, resilient world.

Globally, Equans is a world leader in the energy and services sector with operations in 20 countries, 90,000 employees working on 5 continents and a turnover of 19.2 billion euros in 2024. Equans is a subsidiary of the Bouygues group.

At Equans, we’re committed to building a diverse, respectful and inclusive workplace that truly reflects the communities and markets we serve.

Joining Equans means being part of a culture where every voice is valued, supported by vibrant employee led networks championing inclusion and diversity across gender, ethnicity, disability, LGBTQ+, veterans, parents, and young professionals.

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check or security vetting, as noted in the role requirements. A criminal record will not necessarily be a barrier to obtaining a position with us.

As part of our recruitment process, EQUANS uses StaffVetting, our trusted third-party provider, to support the completion of employee background checks. StaffVetting delivers professional screening services in a friendly, efficient, and customer-focused way, helping us ensure the right checks are completed from the start of the application journey.

We are Disability Confident Level 2 members, and we offer the Guaranteed Interview Scheme as part of this commitment. Where feasible, if a candidate applies under the Disability Confident Scheme and they meet all of the essential criteria, we will offer an interview.

The Equans Resourcing Team manage this requirement.