Technical Services Manager

Skillmatch Recruitment Ltd; Coventry; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A major facilities management contractor in the UK is seeking a Technical Services Manager to enhance the performance of estates shift teams. The ideal candidate will have a mechanical engineering background and a bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Responsibilities include managing FM maintenance services, ensuring optimal budget expenditures, and fostering continuous improvement. This role offers unparalleled career development opportunities in a varied work environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a mechanical engineering background.
• Membership in professional bodies like IMechE or CIBSE is desirable.
• Experience with Hard FM services in a complex health environment.

Responsibilities

• Enhance performance of estates shift teams through effective leadership.
• Implement development plans and cultivate innovation to boost efficiency.
• Manage budget expenditures and ensure optimal service contracts.
• Communicate effectively with regular reports for the Director of Estates.

Skills

Leadership in facilities management

Budget management

Expertise in healthcare engineering systems

Knowledge of Health Technical Memorandum standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Building Services Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Our client is one of the largest facilities management and maintenance contractors in the UK, offering market leading opportunities for talented professionals looking for long term career progression.

Due to an increase in upcoming projects, there is now a need for a Technical Services Manager to join this highly successful and forward-thinking organisation.

We are looking for an Technical Services Manager who wants to work in a diverse role where no two days are the same.

As the Technical Services Manager, you will provide the delivery of both planned and reactive FM maintenance services.

The Technical Services Manager, will be responsible for :

• Enhance the performance of estates shift teams through effective leadership and a commitment to excellence and a 'right first-time' approach.
• Implement personalized development plans via Staff Development Reviews and cultivate innovation to boost efficiency and quality.
• Provide expert advice for lifecycle works and capital projects while engaging external consultants and participating in project boards for large-scale initiatives.
• Proactively manage budget expenditures and ensure service contracts provide optimal value.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by networking with other FM sites, conducting audits, and implementing supportive IT systems.
• Communicate effectively with regular reports for the Director of Estates and through collaboration with other Mitie Directors, while coordinating incident reporting to ensure seamless information flow.

To be successful for this Technical Services Manager role you must have :

• Mechanical Engineering background.
• A bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Building Services Engineering or mechanical engineering; membership in professional bodies like IMechE or CIBSE is desirable.
• Extensive Hard FM assets and services in a complex health environment.
• Strong knowledge of engineering systems in healthcare, including medical gas and ventilation systems.
• Familiarity with Health Technical Memorandum standards related to the design, construction, and maintenance of healthcare facilities.
• Previous experience as an Authorised Person within NHS guidelines is preferable.

If you feel you have the necessary skills set and experience to perform this Technical Services Manager role, and you are interested in an opportunity offering unparalleled career development, please apply now