Industrial Facilities & Utilities Lead - Manufacturing Site

Chandler Macleod Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Chandler Macleod Group is seeking a Utility & Facilities Manager to lead operations at a major manufacturing site in Northmead, NSW. You will oversee external facilities providers, ensure GMP safety and compliance, and drive cost-efficient maintenance and capital projects.

The role emphasizes contractor governance, permit-to-work systems, and collaboration with site leadership to maintain continuous operations and achieve business objectives.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing facilities management contracts and contractors.
• Experience delivering capital works projects in manufacturing/industrial contexts.
• Strong contractor management and permit-to-work knowledge.
• Budget management and cost-control demonstrated.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of NCC (BCA) and Australian Standards.
• Qualifications in Facilities Management, Construction, Project Management, or Engineering.
• Intermediate to advanced MS Office skills.
• Current Australian driver’s licence and working rights.

Responsibilities

• Manage the performance and relationship of external Facilities Management service providers.
• Oversee delivery of hard and soft facilities services including maintenance, cleaning, landscaping, waste management, pest control, and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure facilities and building infrastructure are maintained safely, efficiently, and cost effectively.
• Coordinate contractor activities and manage permit-to-work processes.
• Monitor and drive compliance with health, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead facilities-related continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide regular reporting on facilities performance, budgets, risks, and project delivery.
• Monitor operating expenditure and identify opportunities to improve value and cost efficiencies.
• Manage minor capital works projects from planning and procurement through to completion and handover.
• Partner with site leadership teams to support operational continuity and business objectives.

Skills

Facilities management contracts

Contractor management

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

HSE compliance

Capital projects delivery

Multitask management

MS Office

Education

Facilities Management qualifications

Engineering / Construction degree

Project Management qualification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Chandler Macleod Group is seeking a Utility & Facilities Manager to lead operations at a major manufacturing site in Northmead, NSW. You will oversee external facilities providers, ensure GMP safety and compliance, and drive cost-efficient maintenance and capital projects.

The role emphasizes contractor governance, permit-to-work systems, and collaboration with site leadership to maintain continuous operations and achieve business objectives.