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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