Shape the Future of Healthcare EstatesSodexo is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Technical Manager to lead the delivery of Hard FM services at Wythenshawe Hospital — a complex, high-profile acute healthcare environment. This is not just an operational role. We are looking for a strategic leader who can drive performance, lead compliance excellence, and influence stakeholders across a multi-partner PFI contract landscape. You will play a key role in ensuring that critical estate services are not only maintained but continually improved to support outstanding patient care.What You'll Be DrivingStrategic service delivery: Lead the optimisation of PPM and reactive maintenance programmes to improve service efficiency, asset performance, and contract outcomes.Compliance & governance leadership: Ensure full statutory compliance across the estate, embedding best practice aligned to HTMs, HBNs, and regulatory frameworks.Stakeholder influence: Build trusted relationships with NHS Trust representatives, Project Co, and internal teams to deliver aligned, high-performing services.Performance & continuous improvement: Use data, KPIs, and audit outcomes to identify improvement opportunities and drive measurable service enhancements.People leadership: Develop and lead multi-disciplinary engineering teams, fostering capability, accountability, and a strong safety culture.Contract and commercial awareness: Operate effectively within a PFI framework, understanding risk, compliance obligations, and service delivery requirements.Why This Role Stands OutThis is a strategic influence role within a major healthcare contract, offering you the opportunity to:Shape how technical services are delivered across a live hospital environmentLead compliance across critical infrastructure and life safety systemsInfluence long-term asset management and lifecycle planning decisionsPartner directly with senior stakeholders across Sodexo, the Trust, and PFI partnersWhat We're Looking ForWe're keen to speak to candidates who bring both technical depth and strategic capability, including:A recognised qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, or Building EngineeringProven experience managing Hard FM services within a complex environment (healthcare highly desirable).Strong understanding of statutory compliance, HTMs, and safe systems of work Experience operating within PFI or similar contract frameworksDemonstrated ability to lead teams, manage subcontractors, and deliver through othersA proactive, solution-led mindset with the confidence to challenge and improve existing ways of workingSuccess in This Role Looks Like100% statutory compliance across all technical servicesHigh-performing maintenance delivery against KPIsStrong, collaborative client and stakeholder relationshipsA culture of continuous improvement and operational excellenceWhat You'll Get in ReturnThe opportunity to lead within a mission-critical healthcare environmentExposure to complex estates and major infrastructure systemsA role with genuine strategic impact and visibilityCareer development within a leading global FM providerReady to Make an Impact?If you're a technically strong leader ready to step into a strategic role where you can influence, improve, and lead at scale — we'd love to hear from you.