technical Manager
- Posted 21 January 2026
- Salary 58000.0
- LocationBirmingham
- Job type Permanent
- Discipline Hard Services Engineering
- Reference18503
Job description
Technical Services Team Manager (M&E / Healthcare PFI)
? Location: Birmingham Treatment Centre & Stafford Care Homes
? Hours: Full time – 40 hours per week
? Contract: Permanent
? Salary: £58,000+ per annum + Company Car
? Call-out: Optional
The Role
An established facilities management provider is seeking a Technical Services Team Manager to lead and supervise a multi-disciplinary team of 6 engineers across a Healthcare PFI portfolio.
Based primarily at a large acute healthcare site in Birmingham, with support to care home facilities in Stafford, this role will oversee the delivery of Mechanical & Electrical PPMs, reactive maintenance and lifecycle works, ensuring safe, compliant and efficient service delivery.
This is a senior, hands-on management role offering autonomy, long-term stability and progression within a critical healthcare environment.
Key Responsibilities
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Line management and supervision of a 6-person engineering team and specialist subcontractors
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Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety legislation, statutory requirements and contract KPIs
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Deliver PPM, reactive and remedial maintenance to agreed response times and standards
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Liaise with client and clinical stakeholders to prioritise works and minimise service disruption
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Maintain the integrity of M&E systems and building fabric within a healthcare environment
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Provide technical leadership, mentoring and performance management to engineers
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Issue and manage Permits to Work and safe systems of work
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Oversee reporting, documentation and compliance submissions
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Support budgeting, costing and procurement of materials and services
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Act as Authorised Person, ensuring Responsible and Competent Persons are appointed and trained
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Support lifecycle and small works projects in collaboration with the Lifecycle Manager
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Deputise for the Contract Manager and attend client meetings when required
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Drive continuous improvement, efficiency and reduction in downtime
Essential Experience & Qualifications
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Background within Healthcare, PFI or critical environments
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NVQ / City & Guilds Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
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18th Edition Wiring Regulations
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Previous Authorised Person / Responsible Person / Competent Person (M&E) experience
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Strong technical knowledge of PPM, reactive maintenance and fault finding
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Confident communicator with strong leadership capability
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NEBOSH Certificate or Diploma (or willingness to work towards)
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Full UK Driving Licence
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Water Responsible Person status (or willingness to work towards)
Desirable
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FM project delivery experience
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Asset management and condition reporting exposure
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Working at Heights / AP qualifications
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Strong IT skills (Microsoft Office)
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Additional trade or specialist engineering qualifications
What’s on Offer
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£58,000+ salary + Company Car
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Optional call-out (not mandatory)
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Stable, long-term contract within Healthcare PFI
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Leadership role managing an established engineering team
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Ongoing training and Authorised Person development
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Clear progression within a growing FM operation
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