Head of Technical
📍 Manchester | 💰 Up to £85,000 + Car Allowance/ vehicle + Bonus | 🏥 Critical Healthcare Accounts
We're recruiting a Head of Technical on behalf of a leading national FM provider to oversee technical compliance and asset strategy on a prestigious PFI healthcare contract in Manchester.
This is a high-impact leadership role reporting into the Account Director, with responsibility for leading M&E strategy, lifecycle planning, and compliance across the hospital estate. You'll manage a team of 3 and act as the technical lead on site, working closely with the Trust, third-party suppliers, and the internal central technical team.
🔧 Key Responsibilities:
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Lead all technical disciplines across M&E and infrastructure systems
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Own the lifecycle plan and align it with Clinical & Estates strategy
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Ensure compliance with HTMs, HBNs, and all technical standards
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Oversee delivery and handover of asset replacements and lifecycle works
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Maximise asset uptime through proactive PPM and maintenance reviews
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Act as the central point of contact for technical assurance across the account
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Provide technical input on decarbonisation, lifecycle optimisation, and risk
✅ What We're Looking For:
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Electrical background with PFI healthcare experience
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Chartered Engineer (or working towards)
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HND (minimum) in an engineering discipline
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Strong understanding of HTM/HBN, FM compliance, and lifecycle delivery
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AP experience in a live healthcare setting
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Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
🎁 What's On Offer:
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Salary up to £85,000
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Company vehicle or allowance + bonus scheme
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25 days holiday + bank holidays
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Life cover (2x salary)
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Private healthcare, EAP & wellbeing app
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Learning & development support
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Discounts on shopping, gym memberships & more
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CSR days + inclusive employee networks