Senior Technical Manager in Edinburgh

CBW are seeking an experienced Senior Technical Manager to join an estates team on a permanent basis. This is a senior leadership role within a complex, 24/7 acute healthcare environment, offering a competitive salary, company vehicle or allowance, bonus, and comprehensive benefits package.

The role reports to the Head of Technical Services and will lead a multidisciplinary team of technical managers, supervisors, and operatives responsible for the delivery of hard FM and engineering services across the Estate. You will provide strategic and operational leadership, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient delivery of mechanical, electrical, and building fabric services. This role operates within a high-acuity clinical environment where engineering decisions directly impact patient safety, regulatory compliance, and continuity of clinical services. You will hold full accountability for statutory compliance across all engineering systems. You will also provide leadership and technical direction across other regional sites as required and deputise for the Head of Technical Services when necessary.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Technical Managers (Electrical, Mechanical, and Fabric), supervisors, and site-based teams.
• Ensure safe systems of work are implemented and maintained at all times, in line with company, client, and statutory Health & Safety requirements.
• Own and maintain statutory compliance across all engineering systems, ensuring full audit trails, risk assessments, validation records, and competent person activities are in place.
• Provide technical assurance and governance in accordance with SHTM frameworks and relevant legislation.
• Act as the primary technical interface with the client, allowing Technical Managers to focus on business‑as‑usual service delivery.
• Ensure delivery of contractual, financial, and performance targets, including annual budgets and monthly KPIs.
• Lead technical safety working groups and promote a strong safety culture across all teams and subcontractors.
• Drive continuous improvement, digitalisation, and modern working practices aligned with industry best practice.
• Ensure teams are fully competent, with effective succession planning and development pathways in place.
• Manage resources effectively to meet service delivery requirements and client expectations.
• Actively identify opportunities for service improvement and business growth.
• Manage performance, appraisals, disciplinary matters, and grievances as required.
• Participate in the on‑call rota following appropriate training and experience.
• Attend union meetings, Health & Safety forums, employee forums, and regular client engagement meetings.
• Deputise for the Head of Technical Services when required.

What We’re Looking For

• HNC (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering or building services discipline.
• Strong technical expertise in Electrical and/or Mechanical engineering within complex or critical environments.
• Proven experience managing technical services delivery in healthcare, critical infrastructure, or similarly regulated environments.
• In‑depth knowledge of SHTMs, including experience operating within PFI / PPP contracts.
• Experience as an Authorised Person.
• Strong understanding of alternative maintenance regimes and planned preventative maintenance systems.
• Experience undertaking technical audits, monitoring, reporting, and compliance reviews.
• Proven subcontractor management experience.
• IOSH Managing Safely (or equivalent).
• Membership of a relevant professional engineering institution.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary
• Company vehicle or car allowance
• Performance‑related bonus
• 25 days annual leave plus public holidays
• Life assurance (2x annual salary)
• Employee discount schemes
• Gym membership discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Holiday purchase scheme