Technical Services Manager (Fabric)

Equans Group; Smethwick; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave (+ public rivers)

Life Cover equivalent to 2 timesannual

Employee discount shopping schemes

Gym membership discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Holiday purchase scheme

CSR days

Learning opportunities and training

Employee referrals

Employee networks

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Equans is seeking a Technical Services Manager (Fabric) for Midland Metropolitan University Hospital in Smethwick. The full-time role offers 37.5 hours per week, a competitive salary, car or car allowance, and benefits.

The role supports the Head of Estates, overseeing maintenance, PPMs via Maximo, subcontractor negotiations, budget control, and participation in on-call duties, with opportunities for professional development and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• City and Guild or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline.
• High level of verbal, written and numeric skills and must be computer literate.
• Sound knowledge of standard spreadsheet packages and computerised estates and project management systems.
• Able to manage people, be self-motivating, able to work on own initiative, and liaise and delegate effectively with staff.
• Able to demonstrate a sound understanding of technical and estates and building issues in the provision of construction, maintenance and FM services.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to communicate at all levels.
• Driving Licence.
• This role includes a DBS Basic check therefore ability to pass is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head of Estates in delivering a high-quality maintenance service.
• Manage and monitor completion of all PPM activities using Maximo with HTM guidance.
• Negotiate with subcontractors and suppliers for cost-effective service within contract SLAs.
• Assist with budgetary control and financial controls across the contract.
• Participate in Estates Team duties including AP/RP status in several disciplines.
• Participate in on-call rota and winter maintenance on-call when required.

Skills

Verbal skills

Written skills

Numeric skills

People management

Self-motivation

Initiative

Organisation

Communication

Driving licence

DBS check

Education

City and Guild or equivalent

Tools

Spreadsheet packages

Computerised estates and project management systems

Job description

Equans is looking for a Technical Services Manager (Fabric) to join our team at Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH) in Smethwick. This is a full‑time role working 37.5 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary, car or car allowance and benefits package.

Responsibilities

• The role is to assist the Head of Estates in the provision and delivery of a high‑quality maintenance service
• Actively manage and monitor appropriate completion of all PPM activities in conjunction with the Assistant Technical Services Managers for fabric and grounds and gardens items using the Maximo system, with consideration to statute, Regulations, ACOP’s and Guidance (HTM’s)
• Undertake negotiations with subcontractors and suppliers to provide a cost‑effective service with reference to the contract SLA’s
• Responsible for budgetary control of allocated budgets and give additional assistance with financial controls across other areas of the contract with reference to departmental budget, stock, contracts etc.
• Participate as a member of the Estates Team by achieving Authorised Person (AP) or Responsible Person (RP) status in a number of disciplines as required and directed by Senior Management Team, which will include the following key disciplines along with any other disciplines deemed necessary: Medical Gas Systems, Fire, Confined Spaces, Working at Heights
• Required to participate in the ‘on call’ rota as and when required, after suitable training and relevant experience is gained as directed by Senior Management. On call cover may also include participation in Winter Maintenance on‑call.

Benefits

• 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
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

Qualifications & Experience

• City and Guild or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline
• High level of verbal, written and numeric skills and must be computer literate
• A sound knowledge of standard spreadsheet packages and computerised estates and project management systems
• Must be able to manage people, be self‑motivating, able to work on own initiative, and be able to liaise and delegate effectively with staff operating in a multi‑disciplinary environment
• Able to demonstrate a sound understanding of technical and estates and building issues in the provision of construction, maintenance and FM services
• Good organisational skills and the ability to communicate at all levels
• Driving Licence
• This role includes a DBS Basic check therefore ability to pass is essential

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK.

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.

Guided by our core values, we foster a culture of respect, integrity, collaboration, and excellence - empowering our people to deliver outstanding results and be their authentic selves every day.

Our approach means we welcome candidates with transferable skills who may not meet every specific requirement, and where possible we support flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments to enable success.

We are Disability Confident Level 2 members, and we offer the Guaranteed Interview Scheme as part of this commitment.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme.

Salary: £58,426.52 to £58,426.52 a year.

Full‑time.

Location: Smethwick, SMETHWICK.

Job type: Permanent.

Closing date: 4 Nov 2026.