Head of Facilities and Biomedical Technicians

We are working with a leading provider of specialist healthcare services to recruit a Head of Facilities and Biomedical Technicians — a key strategic and operational leadership role responsible for delivering safe, compliant, and effective estates, facilities, and renal technical services across a national network of patient treatment centres.

This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior post with broad scope, combining hard and soft facilities management with technical leadership of biomedical engineering teams, supporting vital services that make a real difference to thousands of patients.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and deliver estates and technical services strategies aligned to organisational goals.
• Act as an Authorised/Responsible Person for critical areas (e.g., water safety, medical gases, fire, dialysis water systems).
• Lead compliance with HTMs, HBNs, NHS Premises Assurance Model, and other regulations.
• Oversee the Business Continuity Plan and lead on estate-related risk management.

Facilities Management

• Lead the delivery of all hard and soft FM services (building maintenance, cleaning, waste, utilities, security, etc.).
• Ensure strong planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and responsive repair regimes.
• Drive environmental sustainability and energy efficiency initiatives.

Biomedical Technical Services

• Manage a national team of Biomedical Technicians servicing specialist renal equipment, dialysis machines, and water treatment systems.
• Ensure equipment meets MHRA standards and clinical service requirements.
• Collaborate with clinical teams to align technical support with patient care needs.

Finance and Risk

• Manage departmental budgets, capital planning, and procurement processes.
• Ensure value for money and contract efficiency.
• Maintain a robust risk register and lead incident investigations where necessary.
• People Leadership
• Lead, support, and develop high-performing facilities and biomedical teams.
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and professional growth.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as a key contact for external inspections (e.g., CQC, HSE) and internal audits.
• Contribute to capital developments and transformation programmes.

What Our Client is Looking For:

Essential:

• Degree in Engineering, Estates/Facilities Management, or a related field.
• Extensive experience in healthcare estates/facilities leadership.
• Proven experience with renal technical systems and biomedical teams.
• Deep understanding of HTMs, HBNs, and NHS estate compliance standards.
• Budget management and capital project delivery experience.
• NEBOSH General Certificate and IOSH membership.

Desirable:

• Postgraduate qualification in management or leadership.
• AP/RP status in key areas (e.g., water, ventilation, dialysis).
• Membership of relevant professional bodies (IHEEM, IET, etc.).
• Experience delivering sustainability-focused estate strategies.
• Track record of driving cultural and operational change.

Why Apply?

This is a career-defining leadership role at the heart of a purpose-driven organisation. You'll play a pivotal part in ensuring safe, high-quality environments for patients and staff, while leading the evolution of technical and estates services in a complex healthcare setting.

You’ll be part of a highly supportive leadership team that values professional development, autonomy, and innovation — and be given the opportunity to shape the future of healthcare infrastructure and renal support services nationwide.

Apply Now

If you're ready to step into a role where your financial expertise, leadership and commercial acumen will be truly valued, we’d love to hear from you.

To apply, please contact the Maxwell Stephens team on , or send your CV to