Technical Director Justice

We are recruiting a Technical Director for the Justice segment — a senior leadership role accountable for ensuring full technical compliance, robust asset management, and high‑quality FM delivery across a complex portfolio of PFI and public‑sector Justice contracts. This role will shape and align the segment’s technical strategy, lead audit and assurance activity, drive lifecycle investment planning, and partner with senior stakeholders to enhance performance, safety culture, and future growth opportunities.

• Deploy regional policy/procedures
• Analyse business process and performance
• Develop segment technical services and asset management strategy
• Lead activities
• Lead project Management and Lifecycle activities
• Provide mentorship
• Provide technical services and asset management support to the Sales function, mobilisations and closures

• Significant cross sector (including PPP/PFI) exposure at a strategic and operational level and multi million budget experience with a proven track record of Customer relationship and Financial Management – Justice Moj experience preferable.
• Substantial quantifiable experience of controlling multi-site Total Facility Management and Capital Projects involving hard and soft services
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer from a relevant discipline and membership of associated professional bodies
• Excellent commercial and negotiating skills, strong contractual understanding with considerable experience of managing change through direct delivery, strategic outsourcing and partnering with specialist service providers
• A strong track record in Business Development including mobilisation, dealing with sub-contractors and supply chain within a complex multi-faceted operation
• The ability to diagnose/analyse complex commercial and technical situations and provide the government Executive Board with accurate, concise advice
• Demonstrable operational understanding of facilities maintenance and building services within a client focused environment including day to day management knowledge as well as tactical and strategic planning
• Significant Programme and Project management experience

• Competitive salary plus bonus and car allowance
• Hybrid - Home based with Travel across sites and offices

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be natural, and be the best versions of themselves. We recognise that we’re on a journey with regards to diversity and inclusion and would therefore welcome applications for candidates from underrepresented backgrounds.