Estates Technical Services Manager
| Job Type | Contract |
| Location | Salisbury (4 days/ week)/ Hybrid |
| Area | South West, UK |
| Sector | Defence & Nuclear |
| Salary | £635 Per Day |
| Start Date | April 30th, 2026 |
| Advertiser | Jack Ingram |
| Job Ref | 7443- |
| IR35 | Inside |
| Security Clearance | SC |
- Description
- The Client:
A government department client is looking for an Estates Technical Services Manager to join them on a 24 month contract. This position will be based in Salisbury (4 days/ week)/ Hybrid.
Job Summary:
The Estates Technical Services Manager will provide specialist technical support to the Estates Senior Technical Services Manager by providing technical leadership and assurance to critical CB programmes to ensure a fit for purpose Hard FM infrastructure.
The Estates Technical Services Manager will contribute to ongoing operational activity and lead the NBSC, FASP459, HSE Interventions and Bld 2,4,6&7 investment programmes for Estates. They will assist in interpreting and applying standards, regulations and policies, ensuring they are effectively embedded within these projects. This technical role is crucial to the delivery of Hard FM providing technical assurance to Estates and wider programmes.
Responsibilities:
- Working across engineering risk management, safety critical systems, and hazard based approaches.
- Successfully engaging in contract and supplier relationships in a complex shared service environment.
- Work to ensure compliance across the business and demonstrate to key stakeholders a safe and compliant estate.
- Deliver Asset Management for both fixed assets and non-fixed assets, the legislation and compliance covering these assets.
- Understanding of fault-finding processes, root-cause analysis and development of engineering controls for long-term fixes.
Essential:
- NVQ Level 3 – Heating & Ventilation or equivalent.
- Strong technical knowledge of building services engineering, including, mechanical, HVAC and BMS systems.
- Knowledge of Health, Safety and Environmental Protection standards in FM.
- Knowledge of engineering risk management, safety critical systems, and hazard-based approaches.
- Understanding of fault finding processes, root cause analysis and development of engineering controls for long term fixes.
- Understanding in complying with real estate and related statutory, regulatory and professional requirements.
- Evidence of successfully engaging in contract and supplier relationships in a complex shared service environment.
- Ability to ensure compliance across the business and demonstrate to key stakeholders a safe and compliant estate.
- Competence in using Microsoft Office software.
- Detailed knowledge of Building Services.
- Extensive knowledge of H&S statutory processes and Building Regulations in FM.
- Proven ability and desire to develop relationships with key stakeholders.
- A working knowledge of Asset Management for both fixed assets and non-fixed assets, the legislation and compliance covering these assets.
- Good track record of improving and maintaining internal and external client relationships.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- A strong customer / stakeholder management track record.
- Ability to act as trusted advisor to the Estates Technical Lead and the Estates Senior Leadership team.
- Excellent people management skills, clear thinker with the ability to flex to the demands of the role.
An active SC clearance is required for this role. At a minimum, candidates must be eligible and willing to undergo security clearance. Due to the short-term nature of the contract and the urgency of the requirement, the client may prioritise applicants who already hold active SC clearance and meet all essential criteria.
Our Company:
Malikshaw Interim & Executive is a specialist provider of talent management solutions helping our clients transform the delivery of our public services. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we combine providing the best talent with delivering diverse, inclusive workforces and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ people, and women.
How to Apply:
Please apply through the link provided to send your application directly to the Recruiter managing this assignment.
Disability Confident:
As a member of the disability confident scheme, the Client guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.
Armed Forces Covenant:
As a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, the Client guarantees to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.
If you qualify for any of the above, please notify us on your covering letter and your recruiter will confirm if the client is a member. We will then be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview.
Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know.
- Working across engineering risk management, safety critical systems, and hazard based approaches.
