Job Overview Head of Facilities & Estates – A senior leadership opportunity for an experienced facilities management professional to oversee estates, maintenance operations, compliance, and capital projects within a complex operational environment.
If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Estates Director, Facilities Operations Manager, Property & Maintenance Manager, Head of Facilities, Head of Estates, Facilities Manager, Estates Manager.
Location: Plymouth, Devon (PL1) – Fully Site-Based
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
Duties
Lead Facilities Strategy: Develop and implement a facilities management strategy aligned with business goals
Ensure Compliance: Maintain compliance with health, safety and environmental regulations and ISO standards
Oversee Maintenance Operations: Manage the upkeep of buildings, infrastructure and site facilities
Manage Contractors: Coordinate and control approved contractors and service providers
Deliver Capital Projects: Lead major projects and capital development programmes
Budget Management: Prepare and manage operating budgets and CAPEX plans
Emergency Response Leadership: Manage and coordinate emergency facilities responses
Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with senior management and key departments
Performance Monitoring: Track KPIs, contractor SLAs and statutory maintenance compliance
Reporting and Documentation: Produce reports and maintain accurate compliance records
Candidate Requirements
ESSENTIAL
Proven experience in facilities management, estates management or property maintenance
Strong knowledge of health and safety, environmental and building regulations
Experience managing large, complex estates and maintenance operations
Leadership and team management experience within a facilities or operations environment
Experience managing budgets, resources and contractor performance
Strong communication, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills
Ability to lead under pressure and manage emergency situations effectively
Experience with risk assessments, method statements and compliance documentation
Desirable
Facilities Management qualification or technical qualification (HNC or above)
Membership of a recognised professional body such as IOSH or IWFM
Project or programme management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2 or APM)
Experience working within CDM regulations
Evidence of continued professional development
Benefits
4.5 day working week
Employee discount at local businesses
Perks through local sports club partners
On-site parking
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