Senior Technical Services Manager

Senior Technical Services Manager

Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire

Salary: £55k + £5k Car Allowance + 5% Bonus + Full Benefits Package

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time (37.5 hours per week)

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Technical Services Manager to join a well-established facilities team based at a large, high-profile hospital in Leeds. This is a key position responsible for delivering estates and maintenance services within a complex and critical healthcare environment.

The successful candidate will take the lead on all technical, compliance, and operational aspects of the site, ensuring the highest standards are met in statutory performance, service delivery, and health & safety. Working closely with senior stakeholders, this role plays a vital part in maintaining the smooth running of essential infrastructure that directly supports clinical services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a multi-disciplinary estates and maintenance team, ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality FM services
  

   

• Provide technical expertise and guidance to internal teams and stakeholders, promoting best practice across the estate
  

   

• Ensure full compliance with statutory regulations, contractual obligations, and service-level agreements
  

   

• Manage budgets and procurement lines effectively, identifying opportunities for cost savings and improved efficiency
  

   

• Work collaboratively with the Account Manager on strategic planning, contract delivery, and client reporting
  

   

• Maintain and oversee all documentation, including updated drawings, risk assessments, and method statements
  

   

• Support lifecycle and project teams with the planning and execution of new works and contract variations
  

   

• Uphold rigorous health & safety standards for all staff, contractors, and visitors to site
  

   

• Conduct regular audits, monitor performance KPIs, and drive continuous improvement initiatives
  

   

Skills & Experience Required:

• Demonstrable experience in a senior technical or estates management role, ideally within a healthcare or similarly regulated environment
  

   

• Proven track record of managing both directly employed and contracted FM personnel
  

   

• Strong understanding of statutory compliance, PPM regimes, and CAFM systems (Maximo experience desirable)
  

   

• Authorised Person (AP) accreditation preferred, or a willingness to work towards it
  

   

• Relevant H&S qualifications (SMSTS, IOSH or NEBOSH)
  

   

• Strong commercial acumen with experience in budget management and cost control
  

   

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels
  

   

• Proficient in Microsoft Office; knowledge of CAD and MS Project advantageous
  

   

What's on Offer:

• Competitive salary with annual bonus
  

   

• Choice of company car or car allowance
  

   

• 25 days annual leave plus public holidays
  

   

• Generous benefits including life cover, enhanced pension, and healthcare discounts
  

   

• Cycle to Work scheme, retail savings platform, and gym membership discounts
  

   

• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
  

   

• Career development support including professional training and qualifications
  

   

• Two paid CSR days per year to give back to the community
  

   

• A supportive and inclusive working culture