Associate Director - Technical Services - FM & Public Sector Estates

Location: Tanfield Lea

This senior leadership role provides strategic and operational oversight of technical services across a diverse public sector estate. The position ensures that buildings are safe, compliant, efficiently maintained, and that FM services support high quality environments for staff, service users, and the wider community. Key Requirements Extensive senior level experience in facilities management or technical services within public-sector estates. A relevant professional qualification or degree level background in engineering, building surveying, architecture, or a related discipline.

Strong understanding of statutory compliance, health and safety legislation, building regulations, and asset management principles. Proven leadership capability, able to guide multidisciplinary teams and collaborate effectively with stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities Lead the strategic planning and delivery of FM and technical service programmes across public-sector buildings. Ensure full compliance with statutory duties, regulatory standards, and building safety requirements. Oversee planned and reactive maintenance, capital works, and lifecycle management, providing robust client-side assurance. Manage risk, procurement, and contract performance while driving continuous improvement in service quality and operational efficiency. Joe at COREcruitment dot com