Head of Facilities Management and Project Optimisation (12-Month FTC)
UK-based | £90,000 – £100,000 + benefits | Field-based with travel
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Facilities Management Project Manager to lead a major transformation project within a leading food and hospitality group. This 12-month fixed-term contract will see you driving the optimisation of facilities systems, compliance, and supplier performance across a large multi-site estate.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead the design, deployment, and optimisation of CAFM and facilities systems to improve maintenance delivery and compliance.
* Act as a strategic partner to operational and senior leadership teams, identifying and implementing opportunities for efficiency and cost improvement.
* Oversee supplier performance, ensuring service quality, PPM compliance, and commercial value across multiple sites.
* Translate complex data into actionable insights using performance dashboards and reporting tools.
* Champion continuous improvement, standardisation, and best practice across maintenance processes.
* Build strong cross-functional relationships across Operations, Finance, IT, and external partners to ensure successful delivery.
What We’re Looking For:
* Proven background in project management or facilities operations, ideally within hospitality, retail, or multi-site environments.
* Experience implementing or managing CAFM or asset management systems.
* Strong understanding of PPM compliance, maintenance performance, and supplier management.
* Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills.
* Analytical mindset with proficiency in Power BI, CAFM, or ERP systems.
* Project management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent) desirable.
Job Reference: PR028379
Daniel.kuijper@shirleyparsons.com
+44 (0)7771374130