Regional Technical Lead, Global Services, FCDO Services
Reference number: 404265
Salary: £45,608
Plus £1, 750 location allowance plus excellent benefits
Based in the UK or overseas, with the flexibility of hybrid working depending on business need
At FCDO Services, we protect the UK’s interests at home and overseas. We design and construct secure government buildings, courier diplomatic packages worldwide, safeguard government tech, and a whole lot more. Our work is as varied and vital as it gets, but we never lose sight of our people. Their skills, aspirations and growth mean as much as the global mission we’re on. In our world, it all matters.
We protect the UK’s interests at home and overseas. If you’re interested in living abroad, you could help make sure our day-to-day service for our customers runs efficiently to protect UK interests overseas. Our regional hubs in Washington, Brussels, Pretoria and Bangkok enable us to respond to our customers’ needs locally with the right skills and people, along with value for money services. As part of the overseas team, you’ll work in any one of 60 different international locations, supporting 280 diplomatic missions around the world.
Supporting customer globally.
Uncovering new ways of working.
Making an impact overseas.
It all matters.
Keep our overseas estate running safely and smoothly
Joining our dynamic and versatile Global Services team, you’ll inspect and advise on the maintenance of our overseas estate. Based either in the UK, or overseas, your day-to-day will be varied and active, and could include carrying out property inspections, spotting hazards and ensuring compliance, producing reports to support recommendations, and advising a broad range of people on health & safety matters.
You’ll provide technical input for small to medium sized projects, including producing simple designs and tender documents. More than anything, you’ll be committed to driving continuous improvement with everything you do, paying meticulous attention to health and safety, and working with a key eye for detail.
Use your technical skills to keep people and properties safe on a global scale
With a Level 4 or higher qualification in building construction and/ or building services, or equivalent experience, you’ll be a member of a relevant professional body. You’ll have a good working knowledge of technical standards and building related health and safety legislation, as well as broad knowledge of building, civil, mechanical and electric work.
Your skillset will include financial management skills, IT skills, and strong verbal and written communication skills. Comfortable making effective decisions and delivering at pace, you’ll be a source of insight and guidance to your team. Collaboration and communication is at the heart of this role, so you’ll be a true team player with a strong work ethic and the ability to adapt to emerging situations.
Discover the support you need to grow your career further
But we’re always looking to improve – just like you. That’s why when you join us, expect to receive a competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement and a Civil Service Pension. Along with this, you’ll also have access to training and other development opportunities to help grow your career with us. Our offices have an on-site gym, nursery, café, and restaurant, and we offer interest-free loans on season tickets and bikes to help you get there. It’s a great set of benefits made to support all you do, and all you need.
Want to see your future team’s work in action? Step into our Virtual Embassy and select a guide to take you round to see how we deliver for government customers and how you could help. Explore the embassy now at virtual-embassy.fcdoservicescareers.co.uk
Every single colleague must be security cleared before joining us. If you’re successful in your application, we’ll ask you to undergo our vetting process to achieve Developed Vetting (DV) clearance. You can find out more about vetting at fcdoservicescareers.co.uk/how-to-apply/
To find out more about our benefits and our organisation, please visit fcdoservicescareers.co.uk
Closing date: Apply before 11:55 pm on Sunday 25th May 2025.
It takes a diverse team to protect a diverse world.
The vital work we do takes an incredible community of colleagues, with different skills, backgrounds, cultures and identities. We support every individual, so that you always know you’re welcome and valued. It’s what makes us a Disability Confident employer. And why we’re recognised as a ‘Carer Confident’ workplace. And it’s how you know you’re joining an inspiring, inclusive organisation.