FM Technical Supervisor

Location : Newtownabbey

Job Ref: Ref-28878

Employment : Full-Time Permanent

Closing Date : 14 January 2026 11:59 pm

Company Overview

Harvey Group has been delivering M&E services for 45 years. We enjoy a sound reputation for delivering our projects on time, on budget, safely and to a first- class finish. Our considerable experience spans the commercial and industrial, health, education, leisure and residential sectors - throughout Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland and the UK.

Job Description

Reports To

FM Operations Manager / Head of FM and Small Works

Contract type

Full-time permanent

Role Purpose

The Facilities Management Technical Supervisor will provide technical oversight, supervision, and hands-on support across a portfolio of FM contracts. Working as part of the Harvey Group FM team, the role ensures that building services, statutory compliance, planned preventative maintenance (PPM), and reactive tasks are delivered effectively, safely, and to high technical standards. The postholder will act as a technical lead, supporting engineers, engaging with clients, coordinating works, and ensuring service excellence.

Due to our continued growth and expansion, we have a fantastic opportunity for you to join our organisation in the role of FM Technical Supervisor.

Technical & Operational

• Provide day-to-day technical supervision to FM engineers and subcontractors where required, across contracted sites.
• Undertake hands-on mechanical and/or electrical maintenance tasks where required to support service delivery.
• Conduct site inspections, asset condition checks, and verify quality of completed works.
• Ensure all PPM and reactive tasks are completed in accordance with SLAs, statutory requirements, and industry standards.
• Assist with diagnosing and resolving complex technical faults across building services systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, controls, etc.).
• Review and approve technical reports, method statements, and risk assessments.

Compliance & Safety

• Ensure compliance with statutory obligations, industry best practice, and Harvey Group procedures.
• Support audits, compliance reviews, and site documentation updates (SFG20, asset registers, logbooks).
• Promote and uphold the highest standards of health and safety, including safe systems of work and permit-to-work processes.

People & Client Management

• Provide guidance, technical support, and mentoring to engineers and apprentices.
• Act as a key point of technical contact for clients, building managers, and stakeholders.
• Attend client meetings, presenting maintenance updates, improvement plans, and technical recommendations.

Coordination & Planning

• Assist with scheduling PPM tasks, managing resources, and overseeing subcontractor activity.
• Support project works, minor installations, and lifecycle upgrade planning.
• Monitor inventory, equipment, and materials, ensuring appropriate stock levels.

Reporting & Administration

• Prepare and submit accurate technical reports, performance updates, and compliance documentation.
• Use CAFM systems to update job status, asset information, and documentation.
• Assist with budgeting estimates, quotations, and technical scoping for remedial works.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training (Essential)

• Recognised technical qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (e.g., NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, or equivalent).
• Full UK Driving Licence (required for site travel).
• 18th Edition (if electrically biased).

Qualifications (Desirable)

• F-Gas certification (if HVAC-biased).
• Supervisory or leadership training.
• Health & Safety training (e.g., IOSH Working/Managing Safely).

Experience (Essential)

• Demonstrable experience in a technical FM, maintenance, or building services role.
• Previous hands-on experience diagnosing and resolving M&E faults.
• Experience supervising engineers, contractors, or small teams.
• Experience working across multiple client sites or multi-site contracts.

Experience (Desirable)

• Experience within a hard FM service provider or building services contractor.
• CAFM system usage and familiarity with PPM scheduling.
• Experience dealing directly with clients or stakeholders.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong technical understanding of building services, HVAC systems, and/or electrical installations.
• Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving abilities.
• Good communication and customer-facing skills.
• Ability to work independently and make sound technical decisions.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Ability to mentor, coach, and support engineering staff.

Personal Attributes

• Professional and reliable, with a proactive approach to work.
• Safety-conscious mindset with attention to compliance.
• Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to travel across contracted sites.
• Positive attitude, strong team ethic, and commitment to service excellence.

What you’ll get in return

You will receive first class support, which reflects our commitment to our greatest asset – our workforce – along with a culture of continual development, training and excellence.

You will be offered a competitive starting salary, private healthcare (with service), death in service insurance, and enhanced company sick pay (dependent on length of service).