Head of Facilities UK&I (professional Services)

The Construction Index Ltd; West Midlands Combined Authority; Hybrid; GBP 93,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm is seeking a Head of Facilities to manage a portfolio of 10 offices across the UK and Ireland. The role requires at least 10 years of experience in senior FM management, strong project and change management skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. The position offers an annual salary of up to £110,000 and includes a car allowance, holiday, pension contributions, and private health insurance.

Benefits

Car / Car Allowance

25 days holiday

Pension contribution

Bonus scheme

Private health insurance

Health assurance

Access to corporate benefits

Qualifications

• At least 10 years' experience in a senior FM management role.
• Experience managing a multi-site office portfolio and third-party contractors.

Responsibilities

• Project manage office relocations and refurbishments.
• Carry out regular audits of standards within key facilities.
• Prepare annual budgets and manage financial control.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and building regulations.

Skills

Project management

Change management

Procurement

Excellent communication

Analytical skills

Business acumen

Education

IOSH/NEBOSH certification

Member of IWFM/BIFM or similar

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Head of Facilities to work client side for a leading professional services firm. This company is renowned for its commitment to providing world-class facilities and workplace services that cater to the evolving demands of the business. The Head of Facilities will oversee a portfolio of 10 offices across the UK & Ireland and play a pivotal role in ensuring that the operational provision across offices is efficient, cost-effective, and client-focused. This is a hybrid role with regular travel required to sites across the UK. You will ideally be based out of London, Birmingham or Manchester.

Responsibilities

• Project manage office relocations, refurbishments, new office fit-outs.
• Carry out regular audits of standards/procedures within key facilities service areas to ensure high-quality delivery.
• Standardise facilities services across the firm and ensure consistency across locations.
• Prepare annual budgets and manage financial control to keep expenditure within agreed limits.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings to promote efficiencies.
• Ensure all offices comply with relevant health, safety and building regulations to provide a safe workplace.

Person Specification

• At least 10 years\' experience in a senior FM management role, ideally within professional services.
• Member of IWFM/BIFM or similar.
• IOSH/NEBOSH certification.
• Experience managing a multi-site office portfolio and third-party contractors.
• Strong project management, change management and procurement skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage staff at all levels.
• Strong analytical skills, business acumen, and commercially driven.
• Resilient, flexible and thrives under pressure.

Salary / Package

• Up to £110,000 salary
• Car / Car Allowance
• 25 days holiday
• Pension contribution
• Bonus scheme
• Private health insurance
• Health assurance
• Access to corporate benefits

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