Facilities Manager - Soft Services

Michael Page (Belgium); Belgium; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car and mobility benefits

Meal vouchers

Comprehensive health insurance

Mobile phone and laptop provided

Job summary

Michael Page Belgium is seeking a senior Facilities Management leader to oversee operations across two strategic international sites. You will supervise facilities personnel, manage budgets, and drive service delivery through vendor and contractor management while building strong stakeholder relationships.

The role requires a bachelor's degree, proven people management, and fluency in English, French and Dutch.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience in Facilities Management, Property Management or Workplace Services.
• Proven people management experience including coaching and performance development.
• Strong understanding of building operations, maintenance, compliance and workplace services.
• Experience managing operating budgets, financial analysis and capital projects.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and client relationship management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment.
• Fluent in English, French and Dutch.
• Comfortable working on-site on a full-time basis.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage regional facilities operations across multiple sites.
• Supervise facilities personnel, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and development.
• Establish team priorities, allocate resources, and coordinate daily operational activities.
• Drive service delivery excellence through vendor and contractor management.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Monitor facility performance and ensure SLAs are achieved.
• Oversee maintenance programmes, inspections, audits, and emergency preparedness plans.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and implement facilities management policies and procedures.
• Prepare business cases and presentations for capital investments and improvement initiatives.
• Manage operating budgets, financial reporting, forecasting and cost control.
• Identify operational risks and implement corrective actions proactively.
• Support long-term facilities strategy and asset optimisation initiatives.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, teamwork and operational excellence.

Skills

Facilities Management

People management

Budgeting & financial analysis

Stakeholder management

Multilingual: English, French, Dutch

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

• Lead FM operations across two strategic international sites
• Strong autonomy, visibility, and career growth opportunities

About Our Client

Our client is a leading international organisation operating within a fast-paced global environment. The company is recognised for its commitment to operational excellence, continuous improvement, employee development, sustainability, and high standards in workplace experience and facilities management.

Job Description

• Lead and manage regional facilities operations across multiple sites
• Supervise facilities personnel, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and development
• Establish team priorities, allocate resources, and coordinate daily operational activities
• Drive service delivery excellence through vendor and contractor management
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders
• Monitor facility performance and ensure service level agreements are achieved
• Oversee maintenance programmes, inspections, audits, and emergency preparedness plans
• Ensure compliance with applicable health, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements
• Develop and implement facilities management policies and operational procedures
• Prepare business cases and presentations for capital investments and improvement initiatives
• Manage operating budgets, financial reporting, forecasting, and cost control activities
• Identify operational risks and implement corrective actions proactively
• Support long-term facilities strategy and asset optimisation initiatives
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, teamwork, and operational excellence

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
• Previous experience in Facilities Management, Property Management, Workplace Services, or a related field
• Proven people management experience, including coaching and performance development
• Strong understanding of building operations, maintenance, compliance, and workplace services
• Experience managing operating budgets, financial analysis, and capital projects
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities
• Strong stakeholder engagement and client relationship management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-moving environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Analytical mindset with strong numerical and financial reasoning skills
• Fluent in English, French, and Dutch, both written and spoken
• Comfortable working on-site on a full-time basis

What's on Offer

• Attractive salary package aligned with senior facilities management roles
• Company car and mobility benefits
• Meal vouchers
• Comprehensive health insurance coverage
• Mobile phone and laptop provided
• Long-term career development opportunities within an international organisation
• Exposure to regional and cross-border operations
• High level of ownership and decision-making responsibility
• Collaborative and professional working environment
• Stable full-time employment with a recognised global employer