At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead technical operations across a national residential portfolio and manage major projects.
- Company: Join a leading residential operator with a focus on innovation and excellence.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus, flexible home base, and excellent career progression.
- Other info: Dynamic role with national travel and opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Shape the future of residential facilities while enjoying autonomy and influence.
- Qualifications: Experience in electrical systems, compliance, and multi-site management required.
The predicted salary is between 67000 - 67000 £ per year.
We’re partnering with a leading residential operator to appoint an experienced and technically strong Estates & Facilities professional to oversee a diverse national property portfolio within the PBSA/residential sector. This is a senior leadership opportunity for someone with a strong background in hard services, M&E systems, and technical compliance who enjoys balancing strategic asset management with hands-on operational oversight.
You’ll play a key role in shaping technical standards across the portfolio, leading on major projects, supporting new scheme mobilisations, and driving compliance and lifecycle planning across multiple sites nationwide.
The Role
- Provide technical leadership across a national residential portfolio, overseeing planned preventative maintenance, lifecycle projects, and defect resolution.
- Act as the subject matter expert for M&E systems, with a particular focus on electrical infrastructure, compliance, and statutory regulations.
- Lead the mobilisation and technical integration of new developments, acquisitions, and refurbishments.
- Manage large-scale capital works and complex repair projects across multiple sites.
- Review and oversee all technical handover documentation including certifications, warranties, asset registers, and commissioning records.
- Act as the appointed person for electrical policies and procedures, ensuring best practice and compliance standards are maintained throughout the portfolio.
- Produce technical reports and present asset, compliance, and project updates to senior leadership and board-level stakeholders.
- Work closely with operational teams, contractors, consultants, and site leadership to ensure effective project delivery and continuity of service.
What We’re Looking For:
Essential Experience & Qualifications
- Recognised qualification in a built environment, engineering, or project management discipline.
- 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671) and City & Guilds 2391-52 Level 3 (or equivalent).
- Strong technical understanding of electrical systems, HVAC, plumbing, and wider building services.
- Proven experience managing hard services and technical compliance across multi-site portfolios.
- Experience mobilising new-build developments and/or refurbishment projects.
- Excellent knowledge of health & safety legislation, statutory compliance, and facilities management standards.
- Demonstrable experience leading within fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environments.
Desirable
- Understanding of the Building Safety Act 2022 and associated compliance responsibilities.
- Membership of IWFM, IOSH, APM, or another relevant professional body.
- Experience with asset lifecycle planning, contractor performance management, and risk mitigation.
Why Apply?
- Strategic national role with significant influence across a modern residential portfolio.
- Opportunity to work at both operational and executive level.
- High level of autonomy and ownership within a growing business.
- Excellent long-term progression opportunities.
📍 National role | Flexible home base 💰 £67,000 + bonus 🚗 National travel required (3–4 days per week)
Technical Facilities Manager in England employer: Hintel
As a leading residential operator, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic work culture that values technical expertise and innovation. Our Technical Facilities Manager role offers the chance to influence a diverse national property portfolio while enjoying a high level of autonomy and opportunities for professional growth. With competitive compensation and the flexibility of a home base, we are committed to supporting our employees in achieving meaningful and rewarding careers.
