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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