Technical Services Manager in Nottingham

A successful university campus is about so much more than buildings. It’s about the environment, the atmosphere and the people – creating that sense of home that will help students feel safe, secure, and help them thrive.

We have a great opportunity for a Technical Services Manager to lead the hard FM and delivery within the UPP portfolio at Nottingham Trent University (NTU) across 12 sites, ensuring all hard FM services are delivered to the company, statutory, and legislative standards.

Working closely with the Residence Director to further develop and implement processes to aid successful and efficient delivery of the Service Level Agreements, Facilities Management contract, Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) Schedule and Annual Sinking Fund requirements.

Providing specialist advice and guidance to the operational team on technical matters, working in conjunction with the Sinking Fund team in respect of lifecycle works, the central Technical Team and Health and Safety team to ensure a skilled approach is taken on all aspects of service delivery and asset management. Plus promoting best practice regarding environmental matters and supporting the sites to achieve required utilities and carbon reduction targets, contributing to UPP and Nottingham Trent University's broader sustainability strategies and targets.

This is a permanent full-time position working 37.5 hours per week 9am–5.30pm, Monday to Friday. The salary is circa £60,000 per annum.

This highly technical role requires you to be City and Guilds accredited, Authorised Person Mechanical – Pressure systems or equivalent, OR City and Guilds accredited, Authorised Person LV Electrical or equivalent. Along with already working in a technical FM role managing multi-skilled technical teams and gained experience in building services and hard FM delivery.

We are looking for someone with a good understanding of health and safety, with the ability to manage maintenance services in a safe manner, and be familiar with CAFM systems, BMS, smart building technology and data-led FM. You will lead by example; able to effectively lead, motivate and develop technical teams. Along with having an analytical mindset, problem-solving skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

A driving licence is required, and you will need to be prepared to work (with notice) additional hours when needed, especially during the busy main student arrival and departure weekends.

In return, we are offering a fun and interesting environment to work in with a competitive salary and a great benefits package which includes 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, life insurance, pension, training, two paid volunteering days each year, cycle to work scheme, store discounts, as well as discounts from a variety of top retailers, restaurants, gyms and more.

We welcome all applications and recognise the value of having a diverse and inclusive culture, which reflects the communities we work with and has a positive impact on our people, our student residents, and our university partners, for the benefit of all.

We understand all disabilities, impairments and conditions are unique, so please advise us of any adjustments which would support you through our recruitment process and also help you to core values of Innovation, Sustainability, Community, Partnership and Respect, are fundamental to our culture and summarise what is important to our business and our people.

We truly care about the experience of our residents and invite you to join our friendly team and help make a positive difference to students living away from home in our accommodation.

We are proud to be the UK’s leading provider of on-campus residential and academic accommodation, with over 35,000 beds where more than 500,000 students from around the world have called home over the years. We provide a complete solution of Design, Build, Fund, and Operate (DBFO) student accommodation and campus facilities exclusively to the higher education sector. This means we not only design and create cutting-edge sustainable buildings, but we also help finance them and successfully manage the onsite operations long-term.

However, we’re more than just accommodation, we create spaces where students can thrive, connect, and make the most of their university experience. Our mission is to support every student's journey by offering a safe, inclusive and inspiring environment to live and learn.

At UPP, we believe your career should be as rewarding as the impact you make. Here’s what you can expect when you join us:

• Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging: An inclusive culture where everyone feels respected, heard, and empowered.
• Career Growth: Learn, lead, and progress with tailored training and leadership programmes.
• Rewards & Benefits: Competitive package and range of benefits designed for you.
• Health and Wellbeing: From mental health resources to wellness programmes, and everyday support.
• Purpose & Impact: Every role shapes the student experience.

Apply today and start your journey with UPP.