Senior Facilities Manager

ZipRecruiter; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Facilities Manager to oversee operations across their UK portfolio, ensuring compliance and efficiency in maintenance and capital projects. Responsibilities include leadership of maintenance teams, project management, and strategic improvements, particularly in HSE and sustainability. The ideal candidate will possess strong experience in facilities management and leadership capabilities, ensuring the highest safety standards and operational success.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in facilities/project management across multi-site operations.
• Strong HSE legislation knowledge and leadership abilities.
• Hands-on, proactive approach with experience in CAFM systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure full legislative and safety compliance across all facilities.
• Lead capital project delivery and manage maintenance teams.
• Provide technical oversight and develop a 5-year CAPEX forecast.

Skills

Facilities Management

Project Management

HSE Legislation Knowledge

Leadership

Proficiency with CAFM Systems

Education

Member of IWFM or similar

NEBOSH/IOSH Certification

Job description

Job Description

Senior Facilities Manager – UK (Peterhead or Aberdeen based)

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Facilities Manager to lead facilities operations across our UK property portfolio, including regular travel to sites such as Great Yarmouth. Reporting to the Group Supply Chain Manager, this role ensures safe, compliant, and efficient delivery of maintenance and capital projects while driving strategic improvements and sustainability initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure full legislative and safety compliance across all facilities
• Collaborate with the Supply Chain Management (SCM) team to follow the procure-to-pay Governance Operating Procedures (GOP), including tendering and vendor selection
• Lead capital project delivery and contract management
• Manage maintenance teams and Helpdesk operations across sites
• Provide technical oversight across all areas of facilities management, with specific responsibility for shaping and championing the CAFM system.
• Act as a key contact for emergency response and out-of-hours support
• Ensure compliance with all safety requirements, including technician activities, supplier operations, and legal inspection/testing regimes.
• Develop and maintain a live, site-specific 5-year CAPEX forecast for non-routine works to inform financial planning and preserve long-term asset integrity

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience in facilities/project management across multi-site operations
• Strong knowledge of HSE legislation and building systems
• Leadership experience with a hands-on, proactive approach
• Proficiency with CAFM systems and digital tools
• Member of IWFM (or similar), NEBOSH/IOSH certified, full UK driving licence (Desirable)

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