Strategic Facilities & Compliance Manager (UK Estates)

Freightliner Group Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Freightliner Group Ltd is seeking a Facilities Manager to provide operational and strategic oversight of the UK property portfolio. You will work with site leaders across rail, terminals and road to ensure sites are safe, compliant and fit for purpose, while reducing FM costs and promoting sustainability.

The role includes developing FM standards, managing budgets, coordinating refurbishments and overseeing contractors, with a strong emphasis on HSSE, CDM compliance and energy management.

Qualifications

• Experience accountable for Facilities Management in an operational environment.
• Strong background in commercial negotiations and reducing FM costs.
• Project management skills; experience in managing fit-out or minor works.
• Civil engineering background would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Act as the key facilities contact for operational stakeholders across rail, terminals, road and engineering functions for all land and buildings (excluding track).
• Develop, implement and continuously improve FM standards, processes and reporting across the property portfolio.
• Oversee PP maintenance programmes, office/depot/site refurbishments and fit-outs.
• Develop and manage a central FM budget for all sites and monitor energy usage.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and facilitate CDM governance across projects.

Skills

FM governance

Contractor management

Project management

Budget management

HSSE compliance

Energy management

Stakeholder management

Education

Civil engineering background

Job description

Freightliner Group Ltd is seeking a Facilities Manager to provide operational and strategic oversight of the UK property portfolio. You will work with site leaders across rail, terminals and road to ensure sites are safe, compliant and fit for purpose, while reducing FM costs and promoting sustainability.

The role includes developing FM standards, managing budgets, coordinating refurbishments and overseeing contractors, with a strong emphasis on HSSE, CDM compliance and energy management.