Facilities Manager

MCS Group | Your Specialist Recruitment Consultancy; Belfast; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Facilities Manager to oversee multi-site operations in Northern Ireland. This role involves leading the Facilities function, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and driving operational excellence across various locations. You will manage both hard and soft services, coordinate with contractors, and implement safety protocols. If you are a proactive leader with strong project management skills and a passion for problem-solving, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in managing contractors and service providers.
• Strong Health & Safety knowledge and experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Facilities function across several supply chain sites.
• Manage and deliver facilities-related projects from concept to completion.

Skills

Health & Safety knowledge

Project management

Problem-solving

Team leadership

Communication skills

Organisational ability

Education

Third-level qualification in Engineering

Facilities Management

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Principal Consultant- Technical & Engineering

Are you an experienced Facilities Manager ready to take ownership of a multi-site operation? This is your opportunity to step into a dynamic and hands-on leadership role, supporting supply chain operations across multiple locations in Northern Ireland.
You'll play a key role in managing both hard and soft services, driving operational excellence, contractor performance, and compliance with safety and service standards.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Lead the Facilities function across several supply chain sites in Northern Ireland.
• Support colleagues across the wider supply chain with expert Facilities input.
• Develop and manage systems for soft services delivery and hard services maintenance (both planned and reactive).
• Coordinate external service providers to minimise disruption and ensure cost-efficiency.
• Manage and deliver facilities-related projects from concept through to completion.
• Communicate with stakeholders to report on project progress and service performance.
• Implement safety protocols for all contractors, ensuring full compliance before and during site activities.
• Oversee contractor documentation including tenders, safety documentation, and financial records.
• Lead fire safety programmes and emergency response planning, in collaboration with Health & Safety teams.
• Ensure fire safety systems are fully functional, tested, and maintained.
• Supervise Facilities and Service Technicians to carry out first-line repairs and site support tasks.
• Manage maintenance contracts and ensure all plant and equipment is serviced and compliant.
• Track and report on key performance indicators for all Facilities activities.

What You'll Bring:

• A third-level qualification in Engineering, Facilities Management, or a related field.
• Strong Health & Safety knowledge and experience.
• At least 5 years' experience in managing contractors and service providers.
• Proven project management skills with the ability to lead and deliver multiple priorities.
• Clear and confident communication skills-both verbal and written.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving in fast-paced environments.
• Excellent team leadership, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational ability with a focus on meeting deadlines and adding value.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• General Business and Management

Industries

• Nonresidential Building Construction

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