Job Description
A local authority is seeking an experienced M&E Manager to join their team.
Your new companyWe are partnering with a large unitary local authority to recruit an experienced M&E Manager to lead the delivery of Hard Facilities Management services across a complex and politically visible public estate.This is a senior interim role, suited to an accomplished FM professional with strong leadership, contract management, and public sector experience, capable of operating at Head-of-Service interface level.Your new roleReporting directly to the Head of FM & Capital Projects, you will be responsible for the strategic and operational management of Hard FM services, ensuring statutory compliance, service continuity, value for money, and high customer satisfaction.Key responsibilities include:
End-to-end management of core Hard FM contracts (including M&E and Fabric)Senior oversight of FM supply chain partners and contractor performanceLine management, coaching, and performance management of Hard FM SupervisorsEnsuring full statutory compliance (Fire, Gas, Electrical, Legionella, Asbestos, LOLER, Building Safety Act / Golden Thread)Ownership of FM budgets, expenditure control, and financial reportingLeading service improvement, audit outcomes, and performance recovery plansWorking collaboratively with capital projects, energy, sustainability, and corporate stakeholdersDeputising for the Head of FM Delivery as required
The role plays a key part in supporting the council’s estate strategy, carbon reduction commitments, and wider corporate objectives.What you'll need to succeedYou will be a confident senior M&E leader with the credibility to operate in a complex public sector environment.Essential:Degree-level qualification in Building Services or Facilities Management or related disciplineStrong experience managing M&E Services or Hard FM services at a senior level, ideally within a local authority or wider public sectorProven contract management expertise (NEC / JCT)In-depth knowledge of statutory building compliance and safety legislationExperience of line managing M&E Teams or FM teams and driving performance improvementStrong financial, commercial, and stakeholder management skillsAbility to present and report to senior leadership and committees
Highly Desirable:
NEBOSH / IOSH senior health & safety qualificationChartered or senior professional membership (IWFM, CIBSE, or equivalent)Experience of service transformation or change management within FM deliveryWhat you'll get in returnMarket-leading daily rate £380-£410 per day UmbrellaHigh-impact senior leadership roleOpportunity to influence estate strategy, compliance, and service excellenceStable, well-structured council environment with defined governanceWhat you need to do now
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