Technical Facilities Manager: Elite Sports & Systems

Chelsea Football Club; Cobham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Chelsea Football Club is seeking an experienced Technical Facilities Manager to lead maintenance, compliance and performance of our facilities at Cobham Training Ground and Kingsmeadow. You will drive maintenance programmes, manage contractors, oversee statutory compliance and support projects enabling elite performance on and off the pitch.

Responsibilities include leading maintenance across facilities, managing electrical, mechanical, HVAC systems, ensuring fire safety and building safety, and

Qualifications

• Proven experience in facilities, estates or technical services management.
• Strong knowledge of building services, M&E systems and facilities maintenance.
• Experience managing statutory compliance and health and safety requirements.
• Ability to manage contractors, budgets and service-level agreements.
• Experience using CAFM systems and asset management processes.
• Strong project management, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead planned and reactive maintenance across all facilities and infrastructure.
• Manage statutory compliance, inspections, certifications and audits.
• Oversee electrical, mechanical, plumbing and HVAC systems.
• Manage specialist contractors, service providers and maintenance contracts.
• Ensure effective management of fire safety, water hygiene and building safety requirements.
• Oversee cleaning, waste management, pest control and environmental services.
• Monitor utility consumption and support energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives.
• Manage the CAFM system, asset registers and maintenance reporting.
• Deliver refurbishment, improvement and facilities projects safely, on time and within budget.
• Drive high standards across all facilities to ensure an exceptional environment for players, staff and visitors.

Skills

Facilities management

M&E systems

Contractor management

Budget management

Health and safety

Project management

CAFM systems

Stakeholder management

Job description

Chelsea Football Club is seeking an experienced Technical Facilities Manager to lead maintenance, compliance and performance of our facilities at Cobham Training Ground and Kingsmeadow. You will drive maintenance programmes, manage contractors, oversee statutory compliance and support projects enabling elite performance on and off the pitch.

Responsibilities include leading maintenance across facilities, managing electrical, mechanical, HVAC systems, ensuring fire safety and building safety, and