Facilities Manager

PT Renewables ?; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and aviation services firm in West London is seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to oversee the maintenance, safety, compliance, and operational performance of its physical assets. This hands-on leadership role involves managing a team, developing strategies, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving financial efficiency. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Facilities Management or related fields, with significant experience in managing contracts and site operations. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Professional certification in Facilities Management, Health & Safety, or Project Management is desirable.
• Strong background in facilities management, especially in aviation, engineering, or manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a management team and facilities staff.
• Ensure operational readiness of buildings and infrastructure.
• Develop and manage facilities budget, including utilities and service contracts.
• Drive financial efficiency through supplier management.
• Lead facilities improvement initiatives.

Skills

Facilities management background

Contract management

Compliance knowledge

Financial acumen

Leadership skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Business Administration or related

Professional certification in Facilities Management, Health & Safety or Project Management

Tools

Facilities management software

Job description

Employment type: Full-time, primarily site-based

We are seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to oversee the maintenance, safety, compliance, and operational performance of all physical assets and facilities for a leading engineering and aviation services site in West London. This is a hands on leadership role, critical in ensuring that buildings, infrastructure, and services meet business needs, regulatory requirements, and corporate standards.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Management

• Lead and mentor a small management team and wider facilities staff.
• Support succession planning, capability development, and recruitment.
• Provide strategic input to senior leadership on facilities performance and planning.

Facilities Operation & Asset Management

• Ensure maintenance and operational readiness of all buildings, utilities, and infrastructure.
• Own facility policies, procedures, and governance frameworks.
• Manage all facilities contracts, supplier performance, and service level compliance.
• Coordinate landlord and managing agent relationships.

Business Continuity & Emergency Management

• Lead Business Continuity Management planning and execution.
• Support emergency preparedness activities including drills, alarms, and critical incident response.

Compliance, Safety & Security

• Maintain compliance with health, safety, and facilities legislation.
• Own facility risk assessments, emergency response, and site security protocols.
• Act as site security focal point and liaise with external authorities as required.
• Develop and manage the facilities budget, including utilities and service contracts.
• Drive financial efficiency through supplier management and service optimisation.
• Oversee procurement, make vs buy decisions, and business case development.

Continuous Improvement & Strategy

• Lead facilities improvement initiatives and standardisation across operations.
• Develop and deploy a facilities management strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Use data and reporting to inform capability improvements and performance management.

Requirements

Education & Qualifications

• Degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Professional certification in Facilities Management, Health & Safety, or Project Management is desirable.

Experience & Skills

• Strong background in facilities management, ideally within aviation, engineering, or manufacturing environments.
• Proven experience managing contracts, suppliers, and large scale site operations.
• Knowledge of compliance frameworks, utilities reporting, and legal requirements.
• Commercial acumen with experience managing budgets and financial forecasting.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and negotiation skills.

Personal Qualities

• Resilient, adaptable, and results-driven.
• High attention to safety, compliance, and operational excellence.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and decision making skills.

Additional Information

• Office and warehouse environment.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• Must have the right to work in the UK unrestricted.

If you are a motivated facilities leader looking to make an impact in a fast paced, operationally critical environment, we’d love to hear from you.