Job Description

Minimum Requirements

• BSc or BTech in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering
• 8-10 years' experience in Facilities Management within commercial property management
• Strong experience in Capex budgeting, Opex control, lifecycle asset planning
• Proven leadership in building services management and contractor oversight
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills

Key Responsibilities
Strategic Facilities & Asset Management

• Develop and implement portfolio-wide facilities strategies and lifecycle maintenance plans
• Drive preventative maintenance programmes and 3-year rolling maintenance strategies
• Provide specialist advisory support on building services, HVAC, electrical, mechanical, and infrastructure systems

Financial & Budget Management

• Manage Capex, operational expenditure (Opex), abnormal maintenance budgets
• Conduct financial review of facilities spend and utility consumption
• Scope and prioritise capital projects and infrastructure upgrades

Compliance, Governance & Risk

• Ensure compliance with OHS legislation, statutory regulations, and property management governance standards
• Act as custodian of Facilities Management policies, procedures, SLAs, and operational standards
• Conduct audits to ensure compliance across the portfolio

Vendor & Contract Management

• Oversee SLA management, procurement processes, contractor performance, and vendor adjudication
• Identify and recommend facilities service providers, technical vendors, and maintenance contractors

Sustainability & Utilities Management

• Lead energy management, sustainability projects, and utility optimisation initiatives
• Drive innovation in building performance, operational efficiency, and green building strategies

Leadership & Portfolio Oversight

• Provide leadership to regional Facilities and Building Services teams
• Manage performance, succession planning, and competency development
• Represent facilities in developments, refurbishments, and property upgrades

Why This Opportunity? This is a senior leadership opportunity within a respected property management organisation, offering exposure to:

• National commercial property portfolio management
• Strategic facilities and asset lifecycle planning
• High-level budget management and governance oversight
• Sustainability and energy optimisation initiatives

If you are a strategic Facilities Manager, Building Services Manager, Property Operations Manager, or Engineering Manager with national portfolio experience, this role offers significant career progression.

Skills Required