We are partnering with a large unitary local authority to recruit an experienced M&E Manager to lead the delivery of Hard Facilities Management services across a complex and politically visible public estate. This is a senior interim role, suited to an accomplished FM professional with strong leadership, contract management, and public sector experience, capable of operating at Head‑of‑Service interface level.
Reporting directly to the Head of FM & Capital Projects, you will be responsible for the strategic and operational management of Hard FM services, ensuring statutory compliance, service continuity, value for money, and high customer satisfaction.
Key responsibilities
- End‑to‑end management of core Hard FM contracts (including M&E and Fabric)
- Senior oversight of FM supply chain partners and contractor performance
- Line management, coaching, and performance management of Hard FM Supervisors
- Ensuring full statutory compliance (Fire, Gas, Electrical, Legionella, Asbestos, LOLER, Building Safety Act / Golden Thread)
- Ownership of FM budgets, expenditure control, and financial reporting
- Leading service improvement, audit outcomes, and performance recovery plans
- Working collaboratively with capital projects, energy, sustainability, and corporate stakeholders
- Deputising for the Head of FM Delivery as required
What you’ll need to succeed
You will be a confident senior M&E leader with the credibility to operate in a complex public sector environment.
Essential
- Degree‑level qualification in Building Services or Facilities Management or related discipline
- Strong experience managing M&E Services or Hard FM services at a senior level, ideally within a local authority or wider public sector
- Proven contract management expertise (NEC / JCT)
- In‑depth knowledge of statutory building compliance and safety legislation
- Experience of line managing M&E Teams or FM teams and driving performance improvement
- Strong financial, commercial, and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to present and report to senior leadership and committees
Highly Desirable
- NEBOSH / IOSH senior health & safety qualification
- Chartered or senior professional membership (IWFM, CIBSE, or equivalent)
- Experience of service transformation or change management within FM delivery
What you’ll get in return
- Market‑leading daily rate £380‑£410 per day
- Umbrella High‑impact senior leadership role
- Opportunity to influence estate strategy, compliance, and service excellence
- Stable, well‑structured council environment with defined governance
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