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
Line management and supervision of a 6-person engineering team and specialist subcontractors
Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety legislation, statutory requirements and contract KPIs
Deliver PPM, reactive and remedial maintenance to agreed response times and standards
Liaise with client and clinical stakeholders to prioritise works and minimise service disruption
Maintain the integrity of M&E systems and building fabric within a healthcare environment
Provide technical leadership, mentoring and performance management to engineers
Issue and manage Permits to Work and safe systems of work
Oversee reporting, documentation and compliance submissions
Support budgeting, costing and procurement of materials and services
Act as Authorised Person, ensuring Responsible and Competent Persons are appointed and trained
Support lifecycle and small works projects in collaboration with the Lifecycle Manager
Deputise for the Contract Manager and attend client meetings when required
Drive continuous improvement, efficiency and reduction in downtime
Essential Experience & Qualifications
Background within Healthcare, PFI or critical environments
NVQ / City & Guilds Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
18th Edition Wiring Regulations
Previous Authorised Person / Responsible Person / Competent Person (M&E) experience
Strong technical knowledge of PPM, reactive maintenance and fault finding
Confident communicator with strong leadership capability
NEBOSH Certificate or Diploma (or willingness to work towards)
Full UK Driving Licence
Water Responsible Person status (or willingness to work towards)
Desirable
FM project delivery experience
Asset management and condition reporting exposure
Working at Heights / AP qualifications
Strong IT skills (Microsoft Office)
Additional trade or specialist engineering qualifications
What’s on Offer
£58,000+ salary + Company Car
Optional call-out (not mandatory)
Stable, long-term contract within Healthcare PFI
Leadership role managing an established engineering team
Ongoing training and Authorised Person development
Clear progression within a growing FM operation
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