Facilities Management Technical Director

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Facilities Management Technical Director to oversee FM services across a national portfolio. This pivotal role involves leading the implementation of FM strategies, ensuring service delivery aligned with performance metrics, and managing risks to maintain business continuity. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in managing large FM portfolios, exceptional commercial acumen, and the ability to influence at senior levels. This position offers the opportunity to drive service excellence and operational efficiencies while working with a dynamic team across the UK.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in managing national FM portfolios.
• Strong background in contract management and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of FM strategy and ensure service delivery.
• Manage all outsourced service contracts and supplier relationships.

Skills

Facilities Management

Contract Management

Cost Control

Commercial Governance

Operational Efficiency

Risk Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Management

Professional FM Certification

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Facilities Management Technical Director, London

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Client:

Colliers International EMEA

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description

We are seeking a highly experienced Facilities Management Director to lead and oversee the full spectrum of FM services across a national portfolio for our strategic client. This role is pivotal to the successful delivery of FM operations and plays a critical part in managing risk, ensuring performance, maintaining business continuity, and driving service excellence.

While this is a national role with flexibility in location. Both the client and Colliers team are based. The successful candidate must be willing to travel across the UK to maintain service standards and manage escalations as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of the FM strategy and target operating model
• Ensure consistent FM service delivery aligned to defined performance metrics and service levels
• Oversee site inspections, audits, and performance reviews to validate service compliance
• Manage all outsourced service contracts, ensuring adherence to contractual frameworks
• Lead supplier performance and relationship management
• Review, improve, and approve operational processes to drive service quality
• Manage all service quality and escalation issues across the estate
• Provide governance and oversight of commercial claims, variations, and adjustments
• Drive cost and commercial management, ensuring alignment with fixed-price and semi-comprehensive models
• Maintain strong contract management practices in accordance with Master Service Agreements (MSAs)
• Deliver comprehensive management reporting and data insight across all aspects of FM
• Lead glide path savings initiatives, driving continuous improvement and operational efficiencies
• Ensure supply chain continuity and resilience strategies are embedded
• Champion business continuity and resilience planning across the FM portfolio
• Integrate FM delivery with wider CRE strategic objectives to ensure cohesive execution

Qualifications

• Proven track record managing national FM portfolios with contract values in the region of £30 million
• Exceptional commercial acumen with deep experience in contract management, cost control, and commercial governance
• A minimum of 10 years’ experience managing all core FM services, ideally in complex and high-risk environments
• Sector experience within banking or financial services is highly desirable, though not essential
• Strong operational FM background, with a clear understanding of gearing ratios, benchmarking, and key metrics that inform organisational design and service strategy
• Able to influence at a senior level and lead cross-functional teams toward strategic outcomes
• Willingness to travel nationally.

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