Hard FM Manager

Position: Hard FM Manager (Permanent)
Hard FM Manager

📍 Oxford | PFI Contract | Permanent | Full Time

We’re seeking an experienced Hard FM Manager to lead the day-to-day delivery of hard services within a complex healthcare environment. This is a senior, hands-on role with responsibility for engineering compliance, asset performance and lifecycle delivery across a PFI site.

Reporting to the Head of Hard FM, you’ll manage a team of 12–15 engineers and specialists, hold budget responsibility and act as a Responsible Person for key compliance areas such as Water and Fire, depending on business need.

What you’ll be doing

* Lead and develop a multi-disciplinary hard FM team, driving performance and safety

* Own statutory and regulatory compliance, including HTMs, L8, fire and COSHH

* Manage planned and reactive maintenance, small works and lifecycle projects

* Oversee subcontractor performance and ensure SLAs are consistently met

* Act as a senior technical and compliance lead within a hospital PFI environment

* Support asset management, lifecycle planning and continuous improvement

* Build strong, collaborative relationships with the Trust, SPV and key stakeholders

What we’re looking for

* Significant hard FM leadership experience within a healthcare setting

* Strong knowledge of HTMs, statutory compliance and PFI-style contracts

* Proven people management experience (circa 12+ direct reports)

* IOSH Managing Safely and IWFM Level 3 (or higher)

* Confident communicator with a proactive, solutions-focused approach

What’s on offer

* Senior leadership role on a complex, long-term healthcare contract

* Opportunity to influence compliance, asset strategy and lifecycle delivery

* Strong support structure and professional development pathway

* Stable, high-profile environment with real responsibility and impact

If you're interested in this opportunity, please apply through this advert or for further information and a confidential discussion get in touch with Kelsey Gwilliam