Building Operations Director (Facilities Management)

JR United Kingdom; England; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company with multiple sites across London and the Midlands is seeking a Building Operations Director. This strategic role involves overseeing facilities management, ensuring compliance with regulations, and driving service excellence. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in leading change initiatives and managing operational budgets within a multi-site environment.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in facilities or estate management within a complex environment.
• Strong background in contractor oversight and budget management.
• Experience in change management and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Strategic thinking

Excellent communication

Negotiation skills

Commercial awareness

Decision-making ability

Knowledge of H&S legislation

Knowledge of FM best practices

Proficient in data analysis

Supplier management

Education

Degree in a relevant field

NEBOSH/IOSH

Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. IWFM)

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Building Operations Director (Facilities Management), england

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Client:

Robert Half

Location:

england, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

12.06.2025

Expiry Date:

27.07.2025

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Job Description:

***Building Operations Director***

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

**A key requirement for this role is proven experience in leading change and transformation initiatives, including managing a team through periods of change.

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!