Head of Facilities

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retailer is seeking a Head of Facilities to manage contractors and suppliers within a fast-paced environment. The role involves developing service schedules, ensuring compliance, and overseeing works projects from start to finish. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in Facilities Management and proficiency in managing budgets and compliance standards.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in a Senior Facilities Management role.
• Experience in multi-site environments preferred.
• Proven project management in live operating environments.

Responsibilities

• Set up, tender, and manage key contractors and suppliers for facilities services.
• Manage budgets and continuously improve service quality.
• Audit and report on completed works for quality and cost-effectiveness.

Skills

Budget Management

Project Management

Health & Safety Expertise

Strategic Thinking

Contract Administration

Education

Membership of RICS, CIOB, or BIFM

Job description

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Are you an experienced facilities manager within consumer retail?

Do you have a proven track record of facilities management within fast-paced retail organisation?

Are you a result driven PM, looking for a fresh new challenge in a progressive business?

MacGregor Black is partnering with a leading retailer on the search for Head of Facilities. This is a perm role based in London.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up, tender, and manage key contractors and suppliers for facilities and property services.
• Develop service schedules for statutory and legislative requirements, ensuring legal compliance.
• Manage budgets, control costs, and continuously improve service quality.
• Implement business-wide changes to maintain legal and statutory compliance.
• Foster a collaborative approach across the business for all Facilities-related matters.
• Audit and report on completed works, ensuring quality, time, and cost-effectiveness.
• Lead the development of a property-based FM system, ensuring stakeholder alignment.
• Oversee works projects from inception to completion.

What are we looking for?

• Extensive experience in a Senior Facilities Management role.
• Preferably experience in a multi-site environment (retail, hospitality, leisure).
• Direction of maintenance teams and external suppliers.
• Detailed technical specification writing and contract administration.
• Proven project management in live operating environments.
• Comprehensive Health & Safety and energy management expertise.
• Strategic thinking with exceptional budget management skills.
• Membership of RICS, CIOB, or BIFM preferred.

Salary is up to £65k + benefits.

Please contact Rob Blackburn today for further information.