Technical Services Manager - Electrical

Equans UK & Ireland; Kirkcaldy; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Life Cover 2x salary

Employee discounts

Gym membership discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Learning opportunities

Employee referral rewards

Job summary

Equans UK & Ireland is seeking a Technical Services Manager (Electrical bias) to lead Electrical/Hard Services at the Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy. You will manage SLAs/KPIs, coordinate maintenance, and ensure safe, compliant operations within a NHS Fife contract.

The role requires 5+ years' experience, HNC/HND in Electrical, and Full UK driving licence; PVG checks may apply. You’ll drive cost control, asset protection, and a robust safety culture across the site.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND in Electrical discipline or equivalent.
• Recognised electrical qualifications or fully qualified Electrician.
• Minimum 5 years’ post-qualification experience in a similar contract role.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical/Hard Services delivery to contract standards.
• Manage Planned and Reactive maintenance and audits.
• Oversee safety, compliance and COSHH/Permit to Work processes.
• Act as principal client contact and provide regular reports.

Skills

Leadership

Financial management

Contract delivery

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

CAFM Systems

Education

HNC/HND Electrical

Electrical qualifications

Full UK driving licence

Tools

CAFM Systems

Job description

Equans is looking for Technical Services Manager - Electrical bias to join our team at the Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy. This is a full time permanent role working 37.5 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary and excellent benefits package.

Flexible working hours between 7am and 5pm.

An experienced Technical Services Manager to oversee the delivery of Electrical and Hard Services on our NHS Fife contract. You will be responsible for managing contractual requirements, ensuring service levels (SLAs) and key performance indicators (KPIs) are consistently met while maintaining critical system integrity and minimising downtime.

This leadership role requires strong operational, financial, and technical oversight of electrical resources — including HV, LV, and electrical systems — alongside the management of planned, reactive, and lifecycle maintenance activities. You will collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams, clients, external contractors, and stakeholders to deliver high-quality, compliant services within a complex healthcare environment.

What will you deliver?

• Manage and support the electrical workforce to successfully deliver contract obligations
• Ensure critical system integrity with minimal asset downtime
• Oversee planned and reactive maintenance, ensuring completion and accurate recording
• Control CAFM systems for job planning, asset registers, and maintenance scheduling
• Manage Safe Systems of Work, Permit to Work processes, and technical compliance
• Lead Authorised Person (AP) and Competent Person (CP) resources, fulfilling designated roles
• Coordinate additional works, lifecycle maintenance, and procurement of materials
• Manage external supply chain performance, procurement, compliance, and safety
• Promote and ensure a robust Health, Safety & Environmental culture, including safety reporting and site inspections
• Maintain and update statutory and contractual documentation: Risk Assessments, Business Continuity Plans, Written Schemes
• Lead audits (internal and external) ensuring actions are completed to high standards
• Act as principal client contact, attend stakeholder meetings, and provide timely reports
• Maintain up-to-date training matrices and Technical Appointments Register
• Manage HR activities for your team including performance reviews and development plans
• Liaise with central Service Desk for workforce planning and operational continuity
• Keep LOPs and operational documentation aligned with legislative and best practice standards
• Participate as part of the On-Call Managers rota
• Produce monthly contract performance and energy management reports
• Effectively manage contract finances, budgets, and forecasts
• Champion Equans’ Ethics, Diversity & Inclusion policies and foster a positive team culture
• Undertake additional duties as directed by Line Manager

What can we offer you?

On offer is a competitive salary and excellent benefits package, which includes:

• 25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to 2 times annual salary
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
• Gym membership discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Holiday purchase 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 including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), Women Together (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

Who are we looking for?

Essential:

• HNC/HND in Electrical discipline or equivalent
• Recognised Electrical qualifications and/or fully qualified Electrician
• Minimum 5 years’ post-qualification experience in similar contract management role
• Strong leadership, communication, and financial management skills
• Proven experience in managing hard services delivery to contractual standards
• Full UK driving licence
• Due to the nature of the contract, you will be required to obtain and maintain a Disclosure Scotland to PVG Level.
• Proficient in administrative tasks and software (Microsoft Word, Excel, CAFM Systems)

Desirable:

• Experience in healthcare sector facilities management
• Knowledge of technical standards such as SHTM 06-01, 06-02, 06-03
• LV & HV Appointed/Authorised Person certification
• Experience with Confined Spaces, Fire Safety, Lifts management
• Project management experience delivering live environment works

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.

Our ambition

At Equans, we are driven by our ambition to be recognised for our operational excellence and as the best place to work for our employees. This commitment extends to achieving global and sustainable performance through Impact, ensuring that everything we do aligns with our core values—Accountability, Respect, Team Spirit, and Service Focus.

We take ownership, act with integrity, and set high standards. We listen, support, and care for one another. We collaborate and build trust to achieve shared goals, always striving to meet our customers' needs in a proactive and pragmatic way. These values shape our culture, strengthen our community, and inspire us to deliver excellence every day.

As part our commitment to better reflect the markets within which we operate, we encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, along with all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010.

At Equans we’re committed to delivering a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do, should you join Equans you’ll find a welcoming and open workplace where you’re supported and encouraged to be your true self at work.

You’ll also have access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), Veterans & Reservists, WOMEN Together (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a re-location package with this job role. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements.

The Equans Resourcing Team manage this requirement. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries should come to the resourcing team not direct to Equans Managers.