Building Operations Director

JR United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company with multiple sites across London is seeking a Building Operations Director to oversee facilities management. The role demands strategic leadership to ensure operational efficiency and service excellence across various locations, with a focus on sustainability and compliance. The successful candidate will lead a team, manage budgets, and drive performance standards while fostering strong relationships with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in facilities or estate management within a complex, multi-site environment.
• Strong background in contractor oversight, budget management, and service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Building Operations Team to deliver high-quality facilities services.
• Ensure full compliance with statutory health & safety and building regulations.
• Manage operational budgets, contracts, and supplier performance.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Data Analysis

Decision Making

Education

Degree in a relevant field

NEBOSH/IOSH

Membership of a relevant professional body

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Robert Half is working with an exciting company with multi sites across London and the Midlands for a Building Operations Director.

Job Title: Building Operations Director

Department: Estates and Facilities Management

Location: Hybrid (travelling to various sites is required)

Reporting to: Director of Estates and Facilities Management

Role

We are seeking a strategic and operational leader to oversee building operations and facilities management across a multi-site UK portfolio. This role will support the Director of Estates and FM in driving service excellence, operational efficiency, and sustainability. You will lead the Building Operations Team and manage service delivery, compliance, and performance standards to ensure safe, effective, and student/staff-focused environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Building Operations Team to deliver high-quality facilities services.
• Ensure full compliance with statutory health & safety and building regulations.
• Manage operational budgets, contracts, and supplier performance.
• Implement sustainability initiatives to support Net Zero goals.
• Drive consistent service standards across sites through data-driven performance metrics.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders to align services with academic needs.
• Monitor service KPIs and lead improvement initiatives and innovation in delivery.
• Ensure robust risk management, emergency planning, and business continuity strategies.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Degree in a relevant field
• NEBOSH/IOSH
• Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. IWFM) ideal

Experience:

• Very NB to have -proven leadership in facilities or estate management within a complex, multi-site environment.
• Strong background in contractor oversight, budget management, and service delivery
• Experience in change management and stakeholder engagement
• Familiarity with building compliance, capital planning, and risk mitigation

Skills:

• Strategic thinker with excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Strong commercial awareness and decision-making ability
• Knowledge of H&S legislation, building regulations, and FM best practices
• Proficient in data analysis, service planning, and supplier management

Please apply or reach out to hear more about the role-Excited to hear from you!