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Technical Services Manager (Fabric)

Job Description
Technical Services Manager (Fabric)

Salary: £58,426.52 per annum + Car Allowance
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Location: Birmingham
Bonus: Potential bonus available
On Call: Case-by-case basis
DBS: Basic DBS required
Driving Licence: Required

About the Role
We are currently recruiting on behalf of a leading Facilities Management company for an experienced Technical Services Manager (Fabric) to join their team based in Birmingham working on a Healthcare Contract.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced fabric or building services professional who has a strong technical background and the ability to manage and oversee fabric-related maintenance services.

The role is focused on experience, technical knowledge and management ability, rather than specific qualifications. You will need a strong understanding of building fabric and maintenance and be confident managing contractors, engineers and client requirements.

A full UK driving licence is required due to the on-call requirements of the position.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage and oversee fabric maintenance services across the contract
  • Ensure planned preventative and reactive maintenance works are delivered effectively
  • Provide technical guidance and support across fabric-related works
  • Manage contractors and subcontractors to ensure work is completed to the required standard
  • Monitor maintenance performance, quality and compliance
  • Ensure works are delivered within agreed timescales and service levels
  • Review and manage maintenance programmes and planned works
  • Identify building fabric defects and ensure appropriate remedial works are undertaken
  • Oversee repairs and maintenance across areas such as doors, windows, walls, ceilings, flooring, roofing and general building fabric
  • Liaise with clients and stakeholders to understand requirements and resolve issues
  • Monitor contractor performance and ensure appropriate standards are maintained
  • Assist with the management of reactive and emergency works
  • Maintain accurate records and relevant documentation
  • Ensure all works are carried out in accordance with relevant health and safety requirements
  • Support continuous improvement across the service
  • Provide technical input and recommendations where required
  • Participate in on-call requirements on a case-by-case basis
About You

The successful candidate will have strong experience within fabric maintenance, building maintenance or technical facilities management, ideally with previous management or supervisory responsibility.
You should have:
  • Strong knowledge of commercial building fabric and maintenance
  • Experience managing fabric maintenance services or teams
  • Experience managing contractors and subcontractors
  • Good understanding of planned and reactive maintenance
  • Strong problem-solving and technical knowledge
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and work to deadlines
  • Strong understanding of health and safety requirements
  • Ability to provide technical advice and guidance
  • Flexibility to support on-call requirements when necessary
  • Full UK driving licence
Qualifications

There are no specific qualifications required for this position. The client is particularly interested in candidates with relevant hands-on experience, technical knowledge and management capability.
Package
  • £58,426.52 per annum
  • Car allowance 5/6k
  • Potential bonus
  • 37.5 hours per week
  • On-call requirements on a case-by-case basis
  • Basic DBS required
  • Permanent position with a leading Facilities Management company
  • Technical management role with responsibility for fabric services