Operations Manager (Engineering & Technical)

Temporary Contract - Manchester

A leading estates and facilities operation is seeking an experienced Operations Manager (Engineering & Technical) to oversee the delivery of electrical and lighting‑related projects, statutory compliance, and subcontractor performance across a large, complex site.

This role requires a strong electrical background, excellent stakeholder management skills, and the ability to lead both strategic planning and day‑to‑day operational delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Delivery

• Develop a full lighting lifecycle strategy, including design, manufacturer liaison, sequencing and long‑term planning.
• Produce technical reports, condition assessments and lifecycle planning documents.
• Build a multi‑year (approx. 5‑year) delivery plan for lighting replacement programmes.

Operational Delivery

• Manage emergency lighting remedial works.
• Coordinate with the supply chain to replace failed fittings and clear backlog tasks.
• Oversee reactive and planned maintenance activities delivered by subcontractors.
• Ensure full statutory and organisational compliance across engineering activities.

Stakeholder Management

• Engage senior stakeholders across the estate and partner organisations.
• Collaborate with internal engineering, operational and project teams.
• Provide technical support, guidance and assurance across the site.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Strong electrical bias with experience working in complex, safety‑critical environments (healthcare experience advantageous).
• Degree or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering or Building Services.
• Proven background in electrical operations, technical management or engineering leadership.
• Demonstrable experience managing subcontractors and supply chain partners.
• Solid understanding of statutory electrical compliance requirements.
• Experience working across large estates (PFI/healthcare desirable).

Soft Skills

• Confident communicator with strong influencing skills at senior level.
• Able to work autonomously and manage competing priorities.
• Highly organised with strong planning and coordination ability.
• Professional, collaborative and able to build strong working relationships.

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