Strategic Facilities Leader, Midlands Portfolio

McLaren Racing; Bicester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday & bank holidays

Enhanced company pension

Private medical insurance

Discretionary annual bonus

Life assurance

Sabbatical after 2 years

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

McLaren Automotive is seeking a Senior Facilities Manager to lead the Midlands real estate portfolio and drive high standards of facilities management across multiple sites. You will oversee a team of coordinators, shape strategies, and partner with stakeholders to ensure safe, compliant and efficient operations.

You will develop and implement FM programs, manage third-party contracts, and monitor performance against KPIs while promoting innovation and sustainability across the estate.

Qualifications

• Experience leading facilities management functions and teams.
• Proven ability to develop and implement FM strategies.
• Experience managing a distributed property portfolio across multiple sites.
• Minimum 10 years in facilities/estate management.
• Valid driving licence and willingness to travel across sites.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the Midlands portfolio and lead a team of coordinators.
• Develop and implement comprehensive FM strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Liaise with senior management on estate operation and condition matters.
• Ensure health, safety and environmental standards across the UK estate.
• Drive continuous improvement and sustainable practices across facilities.
• Act as primary contact for escalated facilities operations issues and team management.
• Oversee emergency preparedness and crisis management plans for all sites.

Skills

Facilities Leadership

Strategic Planning

Team Management

Vendor & Contract Management

M&E Knowledge

Risk & Compliance

Budget & Cost Control

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

McLaren Automotive is seeking a Senior Facilities Manager to lead the Midlands real estate portfolio and drive high standards of facilities management across multiple sites. You will oversee a team of coordinators, shape strategies, and partner with stakeholders to ensure safe, compliant and efficient operations.

You will develop and implement FM programs, manage third-party contracts, and monitor performance against KPIs while promoting innovation and sustainability across the estate.