Job Title – Head of Facilities Management Operations
Their Purpose – Our client is a world-leading research organisation operating a highly complex scientific and technical environment. Their facilities and infrastructure teams provide vital research to help prevent, diagnose and treat illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, infectious diseases and neurodegenerative conditions.
Location & flexibility – London – hybrid working
Salary & Benefits – £100k base salary + market leading benefits
About the Job –
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Lead the delivery and contract governance of Hard FM, Soft FM, Energy & Utilities, Engineering Workshop and Scientific Equipment Care services.
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Manage large-scale operational budgets covering maintenance, utilities and contracted facilities services, ensuring value for money and continuous improvement.
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Develop and implement long-term facilities management strategies, maintenance programmes, lifecycle planning and operational improvements.
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Take overall responsibility for compliance, risk management, audit readiness and the delivery of safe, efficient and high-performing FM services.
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Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure service excellence and minimal disruption to critical operations.
About you –
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Degree or HNC qualified in a relevant engineering or scientific discipline with significant experience in facilities management leadership roles.
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Proven experience managing complex facilities operations within scientific, research, laboratory or similarly regulated environments.
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Strong knowledge of building services, critical environments, HVAC, utilities infrastructure, compliance requirements and FM best practices.
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Demonstrated success leading both in-house and outsourced teams, managing major service contracts and overseeing multi-million-pound operational budgets.
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Excellent stakeholder management, communication and leadership skills with the ability to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement.
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