Technical Manager (Mechanical)

Equans is looking for an Technical Manager (Mechanical) to join our team in Manchester on a permanent basis. This is a full‑time role working 40 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary, company vehicle or allowance, bonus and benefits package. The role holder will work in a team environment the Technical Life Cycle Manager based at Manchester Joint Hospitals is to manage activities in connection with the planning and management of the life cycle works across the Oxford Road Complex. Providing a technical service to all key stakeholders, internal Project Managers, customers, partners, contractors and other third parties to allow the delivery of first class services to our clients and end users. What will you deliver? Generate immediate, intermediate and long term plans for all lifecycle works on site ensuring all key information is utilised to form accurate decision based justification of life cycle spend in line with contractual compliance, whilst managing risk and monitoring fund sufficiency. Assist others with compiling Draw Down Requests, ensuring the correct contractual route and process is followed. Audit maintenance related activity, asset replacement activity, and maintenance records/PPM plans, commissioning data etc. with a view to ensuring compliance, whilst considering the commercial environment. Keep up to date with relevant developments in facilities and property management, ensuring any line managed staff / consultants / contractors do likewise; Propose, develop and manage life cycle benchmarking to provide EQUANS with the metrics required to understand the status of life cycle activities and funds, including budgets, planning status, contract compliance, replacement trends, team engagement, hand-back status etc. Provide life cycle estimation guidance to enable operational teams to assess the impact of contract variations Monitor and report on annual and five-year budgets What can we offer you? On offer is a competitive salary, car or car allowance, bonus and benefits package, which includes; 25 days annual leave (+ public holidays) Life Cover equivalent to 2x 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? In-depth knowledge and experience of relevant processes and procedures relevant to the role, including quality assurance requirements, techniques and processes. Substantial understanding of relevant Department of Health, Regulatory and Legislative issues. Excellent knowledge and understanding of all critical mechanical and electrical systems found within a normal PFI environment (e.g. healthcare, education, blue light and government accommodation) Understanding of the commercial and legal environment in the context of PFI Commercial and financial awareness with proven knowledge of budgetary control Understanding of internal / external stakeholders