Technical Services Manager – Electrical

Equans is looking for a Technical Services Manager (Electrical) to join our team in Birmingham on a permanent basis. This is a full-time role working 37.5 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary, bonus and benefits package.

Reporting to the Head of Estates, the post holder will be responsible for coordinating the activities of the maintenance services in accordance with the requirements of the Contract for the Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals.

The Technical Services Manager will be an essential member of the team tasked with ensuring that the delivered facility is of a high standard both in terms of quality and functionality. The role will have a significant impact on the long-term operation and maintainability of the infrastructure, services and building fabric as well as providing a robust structure based on accurate data to enable the effective maintenance of the hospital.

What will you deliver?

• Directly accountable for managing the delivery and compliance of the day-to-day maintenance services
• Deputise for the Head of Estates during absence from site as directed by Senior Management Team
• Have a high level of technical knowledge covering complex system installed within a healthcare environment
• Ensure that all planned preventative maintenance activities are planned and scheduled in conjunction with the Planning Coordinator for buildings, plant and equipment using the Maximo system, with consideration to statute, Regulations, ACOP’s and Guidance (HTM’s)
• Lead in undertaking negotiations with subcontractors and suppliers to provide a cost-effective service with reference to the contract SLA’s
• Responsible for specific elements of budgetary control and give additional assistance with financial controls with reference to departmental budget, stock, contracts etc
• To review the quality of work undertaken by both directly employed staff and contractors
• Ensure cover is provided at all times by ensuring shift rotas are adequately covered
• Responsible for the safety of plant, equipment, and infrastructure and for safe working practices
• Monitor and ensure adherence to all Statutory Standards and Regulations and Department of Health requirements providing reports and assurance to both Senior Management and the Client that all contractual requirements are being met
• Attend and chair as required Health & Safety forums with staff and the client on a regular basis
• Ensure that plant and equipment data and information is delivered in an accurate and timely manner to enable Lifecycle Planning to be developed
• Plan and assist in the production of condition surveys and subsequent action plans in a timely manner allowing milestone targets and goals to be achieved
• Responsible for the execution of any other estates and facilities related duties in an emergency/urgent situation, as directed by the Head of Estates or Senior Management Team
• Participate as a member of the Estates Team by achieving Authorised Person (AP) status in a number of disciplines as required and directed by Senior Management Team which will include High Voltage and Low Voltage and at least 2 of the following key disciplines along with any other disciplines deemed necessary
• Required to participating in the ‘on call’ rota as and when required, after suitable training and relevant experience is gained as directed by Senior Management
• Required to supervision and participating in a ‘recall to work’ procedure for emergency repairs as required when not on call

What can we offer you?

On offer is a competitive salary, bonus and benefits package, which includes;

• 25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to 2 times annual salary
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
• Gym membership discounts 
• Cycle to work scheme 
• Holiday purchase scheme
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
• Access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), WOMEN TOGETHER (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

Who are we looking for?

• Electrical experience within a Healthcare environment is desirable
• Experience of risk management and health and safety
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and industry guidelines
• ONC or BTEC NVQ Level 3 in relevant discipline
• Authorised Person qualified to Health Technical Memoranda (HTM) Standard
• High level of verbal, written and numeric skills
• Computer literate with good IT skills
• GCSE / O Level Mathematics and English or equivalent
• Must be able to manage people, be self-motivating, able to work on own initiative, liaise and delegate effectively with staff operating in a multi-disciplinary environment

This role includes a DBS Standard check therefore ability to pass is essential.

Who are we?

Equans is a world leader in energy services with nearly 100,000 employees working in more than 50 countries, with an annual turnover of over 17 billion euros.  

In the UK & Ireland, Equans is a provider of technical, FM, regeneration and energy services – with specialist capabilities in smart buildings, green mobility, district & embedded energy and decentralised renewables.

Equans’ 13,500 UK & Ireland employees combine these activities to help businesses, public sector organisations and government to embrace the energy transition towards net zero, and also the digital & industrial transitions that are redesigning the way we move, work and live.

Equans is a Bouygues group company.

What’s next?

If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch. 

As part our commitment to better reflect the markets within which we operate, we encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, along with all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010. 

At Equans we’re committed to delivering a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do, should you join Equans you’ll find a welcoming and open workplace where you’re supported and encouraged to be your true self at work. 

You’ll also have access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), WOMEN TOGETHER (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a re-location package with this job role.  Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements.

The Equans Resourcing Team supports this job advert. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries must come to the resourcing team not direct to Equans Managers.