Senior Facilities Manager

OBM People; Scotland; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Oil and Gas sector is seeking an experienced Senior Facilities Manager to oversee facilities operations across its UK property portfolio. This role involves ensuring compliance, managing maintenance, and leading strategic improvements. The ideal candidate will possess substantial experience in facilities management, hold relevant certifications, and demonstrate a proactive leadership approach. This full-time position is based in Peterhead or Aberdeen, with potential travel involved.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in multi-site facilities/project management.
• Strong knowledge of HSE legislation and facilities systems.
• Hands-on leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance across facilities and lead safety initiatives.
• Manage maintenance teams and oversee capital projects.
• Develop financial forecasts for asset integrity.

Skills

Facilities Management

Project Management

Health and Safety (HSE)

Leadership

CAFM Systems

Education

IWFM membership or similar

NEBOSH/IOSH certification

Tools

Digital tools for facilities management

Job description

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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

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Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Oil and Gas