Utility & Facility Manager

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

Utility & Facilities Manager | Northmead, NSW

Lead facilities operations at a major industrial site while driving safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Our client is seeking an experienced Utility & Facilities Manager to oversee facilities management operations based in Northmead, NSW.

This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive, commercially minded facilities professional who thrives in complex operational environments and enjoys building strong stakeholder relationships while delivering high standards of service, compliance, and project execution.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Construction Manager, you will be responsible for managing facilities operations, contractor performance, compliance requirements, and facilities-related capital projects at a key production facility.

You will work closely with operational leaders, service providers, contractors, and internal stakeholders to ensure facilities are safe, compliant, efficient, and fit for purpose.

This role offers a blend of operational facilities management, contractor governance, budget oversight, and project delivery, making it an ideal opportunity for someone looking to make a tangible impact within a large-scale manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the performance and relationship of external Facilities Management service providers.
• Oversee delivery of both hard and soft facilities services, including planned and reactive maintenance, cleaning, landscaping, waste management, pest control, and statutory 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 operational 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.

About You

• Proven experience managing facilities management contracts, service providers, and contractors.
• Experience delivering capital works projects within manufacturing, industrial, logistics, or commercial environments.
• Strong knowledge of contractor management, permit-to-work systems, and workplace health and safety requirements.
• Demonstrated budget management and cost-control experience.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Strong understanding of the National Construction Code (BCA) and relevant Australian Standards.
• Qualifications in Facilities Management, Construction, Project Management, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills.
• A current Australian Driver's Licence and full Australian working rights.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to lead facilities operations at a major manufacturing site.
• Exposure to complex industrial environments and infrastructure projects.
• Ownership of capital projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborative and supportive stakeholder environment.
• Career growth within a well-established and highly regarded organisation.
• Competitive remuneration package.

At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.