Senior Facilities Manager

We are seeking a commercially astute Senior Facilities Manager for an immediate–start, 6–month contract. This role takes full operational and strategic custody of a multi–site corporate portfolio, overseeing the compliant delivery of both Hard and Soft Services (including M&E, fabric, cleaning, security, and waste management).

You will step into an established estate to manage in–house teams, direct specialist contractors, control budgets, and safeguard total statutory compliance across all assets.

Key Responsibilities

• Total Operations Management: Lead all Hard and Soft FM services, overseeing planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive repairs, and workplace service delivery across the portfolio.
• Statutory Compliance: Enforce 100% compliance with all building regulations, Health & Safety at Work legislation, Fire Safety, and Water Safety (L8). Maintain rigorous digital audit trails.
• Supply Chain & Contractor Control: Manage contract obligations, track contractor KPIs/SLAs, review RAMS, and ensure safe systems of work across all outsourced services.
• Team Leadership: Direct, motivate, and schedule internal maintenance and facilities teams, optimizing workloads to maximize efficiency.
• Budget & Resource Management: Oversee operational budgets for facilities services, monitor expenditures, forecast financial needs, and support long–term capital investment and sustainability strategies.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the key contact for senior leadership and building users regarding risks, project updates, and business continuity requirements.

What We Are Looking For

• Experience: Proven track record as a Senior FM or Service Delivery Manager overseeing Hard and Soft FM services within a complex, multi–site corporate estate.
• Compliance Mastery: Strong, up–to–date working knowledge of UK statutory compliance, estates governance, and risk auditing.
• Commercial Acumen: Demonstrated capability in budget management, financial forecasting, and contract procurement.
• Leadership & Pace: An organized, solution–focused leader who can effectively manage teams and specialist contractors under pressure.
• Qualifications: IOSH/NEBOSH preferred; professional facilities management credentials (IWFM) highly desirable.

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