Senior Facilities Manager

JR United Kingdom; Inverurie; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the facilities management sector seeks a Senior Facilities Manager to oversee operations across its UK property portfolio. The role involves ensuring compliance, managing safety, and leading capital projects while promoting sustainability initiatives. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong leadership and experience in multi-site environments, aligning with the company's strategic goals.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in facilities/project management across multi-site operations.
• Strong knowledge of HSE legislation and building systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure full legislative and safety compliance across all facilities.
• Manage maintenance teams and Helpdesk operations across sites.
• Lead capital project delivery and contract management.

Skills

Leadership

Proactive approach

Knowledge of HSE legislation

Proficiency with CAFM systems

Education

IWFM membership (or similar)

NEBOSH/IOSH certification

Job description

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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)