Assistant Technical Manager

Assistant Technical Manager

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Salary: £40,000 - £42,000

About the Role:
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Assistant Technical Manager to join a Sustainable Facilities Management team in Portsmouth. This pivotal role supports the Technical Manager in ensuring the efficient operation and maintenance of HV and LV electrical systems, while maintaining the highest standards of engineering practice and compliance with statutory regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the estates management team in delivering a 24-hour maintenance service across the Portsmouth University NHS Hospital SPV.
• Ensure adherence to safe working practices, statutory legislation, and quality management systems (ISO 9001).
• Act as Authorised Person for assigned systems following formal training and appointment.
• Manage day-to-day engineering operations, ensuring timely completion of planned and reactive maintenance.
• Provide technical expertise to resolve complex estate infrastructure issues.
• Monitor maintenance records and ensure accurate documentation within the CAFM system.
• Oversee and manage external contractors and sub-contractors, ensuring competency and compliance.
• Develop and maintain productive working relationships with key stakeholders across estates and site delivery teams.
• Contribute to the continuous development and delivery of the site life-cycle plan.
• Uphold health, safety, and confidentiality standards when working in patient and staff-occupied areas.
• Participate in an on-call roster with the ability to be onsite within one hour if required.

Qualifications and Experience:

• ONC/HND in an engineering discipline or equivalent
• Proven experience managing Hard FM services with a strong electrical background.
• Competent in contractor management and familiar with 18th Edition BS7671 regulations.
• Experience as Authorised Person for both low voltage and high voltage (11kV) systems.
• Knowledge of HTM, HBN, British Standards, and healthcare engineering systems.
• Previous experience working in acute hospital environments and on PFI contracts.
• Additional qualifications such as City & Guilds 2391 Inspect & Test are advantageous.

We're looking for a confident communicator with excellent verbal and written skills, a flexible, client-focused mindset, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Someone who thrives both independently and within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team.

About us:

Daniel Owen is an established recruitment consultancy specialising in the placement of quality, temporary and permanent workers to all roles in the Built Environment. Working with some of the UK's largest and most respected construction, maintenance and engineering companies.

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