Boden Group are proud to be working with a leading FM provider to recruit a senior Hard FM leader for a high-profile acute hospital PFI contract. This is a pivotal role with full accountability for service delivery, performance, and contract strategy within a live healthcare environment.
The Opportunity
This is more than a maintenance role. You will take ownership of a complex Hard FM operation, leading engineering teams, driving performance, and playing a key role in the PFI contract hand back process.
You will operate as a senior figure on site, influencing stakeholders, shaping strategy, and ensuring services are delivered safely, compliantly, and efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead delivery of all planned and reactive Hard FM services across electrical, mechanical and fabric disciplines
* Take full ownership of financial performance across a £15m+ budget
* Build strong relationships with the Trust, SPV and key stakeholders
* Drive continuous improvement, service transformation and operational excellence
* Ensure full compliance with HTMs, HBNs, statutory regulations and H&S standards
* Lead the PFI handback and site condition audit process, managing outcomes via CAFM
* Develop, mentor and lead a high-performing team (30+ staff)
* Act as deputy to the Contract Director for all Estates matters
What We’re Looking For
* Proven senior leadership experience within Hard FM, ideally in healthcare/PFI environments
* Strong commercial acumen with experience managing large budgets (£15m+)
* In-depth knowledge of building services engineering systems and healthcare compliance standards
* Professional membership (or working towards) with bodies such as IHEEM, IET, RICS or CIBSE
* Excellent stakeholder management and leadership capability
* IOSH Managing Safely (or higher)
If you are an experienced FM leader looking to step into a high-impact, strategic role within a critical healthcare environment, this is an excellent opportunity to make a real difference.
Apply now or contact Boden Group for a confidential discussion.