Technical Service Lead, NW, PFI

Job Title: Interim Technical Services Manager (Healthcare FM)

Contract: Interim / Long-Term Contract

Location: North West

Reporting to: Head of FM / FM Leadership Team

Overview
Technical Service Manager/Leader required for an FM provider with several large LIFT/PFI contracts in the Northwest.

The Role
The Interim Technical Services Manager will act as the primary technical authority across the healthcare estate, providing leadership, assurance, and hands-on management of technical services, compliance, lifecycle, and supply chain activities.
Due to the long-term absence of the current postholder, there is an urgent requirement for an experienced technical professional to provide immediate and sustained support.
This is a critical role, ensuring continuity, safety, compliance, and effective delivery across PFI and LIFT contracts while supporting the FM team.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as technical authority across all FM contracts including, local authority, education and healthcare.
• Responsibility for technical standards across all Hard FM Services, including specialist services; LIFT, Water Hygiene etc.
• Management and oversight of design consultant and contractors involved in current M&E projects
• Oversight of PFI/LIFT compliance, lifecycle, and mobilisation activities

Requirements

• Strong technical background (electrical or building services preferred)
• Proven healthcare FM experience
• Strong knowledge of PFI and LIFT contracts
• Able to operate autonomously and support a non-technical FM team