Facilities Manager
5 days ago
City of London
Facilities Manager Location: West London Salary: £59,000 – £74,000 per year Employment type: Full-time, primarily site-based We are seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to oversee the maintenance, safety, compliance, and operational performance of all physical assets and facilities for a leading engineering and aviation services site in West London. This is a hands on leadership role, critical in ensuring that buildings, infrastructure, and services meet business needs, regulatory requirements, and corporate standards. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Management • Lead and mentor a small management team and wider facilities staff., • Support succession planning, capability development, and recruitment., • Provide strategic input to senior leadership on facilities performance and planning. Facilities Operation & Asset Management • Ensure maintenance and operational readiness of all buildings, utilities, and infrastructure., • Own facility policies, procedures, and governance frameworks., • Manage all facilities contracts, supplier performance, and service level compliance., • Coordinate landlord and managing agent relationships. Business Continuity & Emergency Management • Lead Business Continuity Management planning and execution., • Support emergency preparedness activities including drills, alarms, and critical incident response. Compliance, Safety & Security • Maintain compliance with health, safety, and facilities legislation., • Own facility risk assessments, emergency response, and site security protocols., • Act as site security focal point and liaise with external authorities as required. Financial Management & Procurement • Develop and manage the facilities budget, including utilities and service contracts., • Drive financial efficiency through supplier management and service optimisation., • Oversee procurement, make vs buy decisions, and business case development. Continuous Improvement & Strategy • Lead facilities improvement initiatives and standardisation across operations., • Develop and deploy a facilities management strategy aligned with business objectives. Education & Qualifications • Degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or related discipline (or equivalent experience)., • Professional certification in Facilities Management, Health & Safety, or Project Management is desirable. Experience & Skills • Strong background in facilities management, ideally within aviation, engineering, or manufacturing environments., • Proven experience managing contracts, suppliers, and large scale site operations., • Knowledge of compliance frameworks, utilities reporting, and legal requirements., • Commercial acumen with experience managing budgets and financial forecasting., • Strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and negotiation skills. Personal Qualities • Resilient, adaptable, and results-driven., • High attention to safety, compliance, and operational excellence., • Excellent communication, influencing, and decision making skills., • Continuous improvement mindset. Additional Information • Office and warehouse environment., • Occasional travel may be required., • Must have the right to work in the UK unrestricted. If you are a motivated facilities leader looking to make an impact in a fast paced, operationally critical environment, we’d love to hear from you.