Assistant Technical Manager
Location: QAH Portsmouth
Business Area: Sustainable FM - South
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM 4:00 PM
Salary: £40, - £42,
Reports To: Technical Manager
About the Role:
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Assistant Technical Manager to join our Sustainable Facilities Management team at Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth. This pivotal role supports the Technical Manager in ensuring the efficient operation and maintenance of hospital 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 ).
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 (Essential).
Proven experience managing Hard FM services with a strong electrical background.
Competent in contractor management and familiar with 18th Edition BS regulations.
Experience as Authorised Person for both low voltage and high voltage (11kV) systems.
Desirable Attributes:
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 Inspect & Test are advantageous.
Personal Skills:
Excellent verbal and written communication.
Flexible and client-focused with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Able to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Why Join Us?
This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the delivery of critical infrastructure within a busy hospital setting. You will work within a supportive team committed to engineering excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.
If you are ready to take the next step in your career and make a positive impact on healthcare facilities, we would like to hear from you.
