Equans is looking for a Head of Technical to join the team at Manchester Joint Hospital 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.
We are looking to recruit a Head of Technical (HoT) role within one of our critical healthcare accounts. Having overall responsibility for the Technical compliance of the account and reporting to the Account Director, the HoT will be responsible for leading on the technical disciplines that relate to Building infrastructure, Mechanical & Electrical systems associated with Manchester Joint Hospital PFI contract.
The ideal candidate will have an electrical bias, previous healthcare experience, commercial awareness, previous experience with lifecycle and asset management.
Reporting into the Account Director, the head of technical will have 3 direct reports and be the technical lead on site.
What will you deliver?
1. Proactively liaising with third party suppliers and the site leadership team to identify assets that might need replacement, with then responsibility for the creation of the Programme of Scheduled Maintenance (Lifecycle Plan) that aligns with the Trusts Clinical & Estates Strategy
2. Supporting a culture of monitoring, by working closely with third party suppliers
3. To implement effective control measures to ensure asset run-time is maximised, through the proactive monitoring of Sodexos PPM regime and the associated maintenance records
4. To monitor third party PPM regime and maintenance strategy, ensuring assets are maintained in line with HTMs, HBNs, O&M guidance, manufacturers guidelines or BS Standards
5. Develop Employers Requirements for lifecycle schemes, ensuring they comply with the relevant Regulations, BS standards and HTM/HBNs associated with the replacement lifecycle programme and any reactive lifecycle replacements
6. To work with the respective Project Manager and wider team in validating and approving practical elements of the lifecycle scheme proposals, including technical assessment and liaising with sub-contractors and service partners in respect of technical solutions
7. Implementing a robust handover process for any party that has completed asset replacement works where the asset will be incorporated within the lifecycle model, and ensuring all schemes are fully handed over to third party for ongoing maintenance
8. To ensure a fit for purpose and robust Critical Spares Lift is available, and that spares are available
9. Maximising the decarbonisation opportunities when developing lifecycle schemes, and ensuring commercial opportunities are secured through such schemes
10. To review and report on completed works which have taken place under lifecycle which may have been undertaken either by Equans or Sodexo, this will be to confirm that all works met the relevant fire standards, water standards, original building standards or amended to the latest standards, unless a derogation is in place
11. Responsibility for attending all Trust and EQUANS Central Technical Safety Meetings and forums
12. Responsibility for the production and submission of all Technical Safety reports that are reviewed at Trust Technical Safety forums and EQUANS Central forums
13. Acting as the focal point and conduit for the account for all EQUANS Central Technical & Assurance team communications and initiatives
What can we offer you?
On offer is a competitive salary, car or car allowance, bonus and benefits package, which includes;
14. 25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
15. Life Cover equivalent to 2 times annual salary
16. Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
17. Gym membership discounts
18. Cycle to work scheme
19. Holiday purchase scheme
20. 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
21. Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes
22. Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
23. 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. 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app
Who are we looking for?
25. Electrical background within a PFI Healthcare environment
26. Chartered Engineer status
27. Qualified to HND level at minimum in an engineering discipline
28. Managerial experience
29. Has held AP appointments in an operational Healthcare environment
30. IOSH Managing Safely
31. Holds practical knowledge of facilities management operations and lifecycle principles
32. Strongly conversant with Microsoft applications (Office, Excel, Project, etc)
33. Expert written and verbal communication skills
34. Demonstrable experience of budget & expenditure management
35. Data competency
This role includes a DBS Basic check therefore ability to pass is essential.
Who are we?
Equans is a world leader in energy services with nearly, employees working in more than 50 countries, with an annual turnover of over 17 billion euros.
In the UK & Ireland, Equans is a provider of technical, FM, regeneration and energy services with specialist capabilities in smart buildings, green mobility, district & embedded energy and decentralised renewables.
Equans 13, UK & Ireland employees combine these activities to help businesses, public sector organisations and government to embrace the energy transition towards net zero, and also the digital & industrial transitions that are redesigning the way we move, work and live.
Equans is a Bouygues group company.
What's next?
If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch.
As part our commitment to better reflect the markets within which we operate, we encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, along with all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act.
At Equans were committed to delivering a culture where everyones voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do, should you join Equans you'll find a welcoming and open workplace where you're supported and encouraged to be your true self at work.
You'll also have 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.
For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a re-location package with this job role. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements.
The Equans Resourcing Team supports this job advert. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries must come to the resourcing team not direct to Equans Managers.
I like this, could we add active to show the continuous monitoring?
Validating / signing off rather than formulating, maybe to avoid a Pre-construction by the back door?