Facilities Manager
Location: West London
Salary: £59,000 – £74,000 per year
Employment type: Full-time, primarily site-based
We are seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to oversee the maintenance, safety, compliance, and operational performance of all physical assets and facilities for a leading engineering and aviation services site in West London. This is a hands on leadership role, critical in ensuring that buildings, infrastructure, and services meet business needs, regulatory requirements, and corporate standards.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Management
* Lead and mentor a small management team and wider facilities staff.
* Support succession planning, capability development, and recruitment.
* Provide strategic input to senior leadership on facilities performance and planning.
Facilities Operation & Asset Management
* Ensure maintenance and operational readiness of all buildings, utilities, and infrastructure.
* Own facility policies, procedures, and governance frameworks.
* Manage all facilities contracts, supplier performance, and service level compliance.
* Coordinate landlord and managing agent relationships.
Business Continuity & Emergency Management
- Lead Business Continuity Management planning and execution.- Support emergency preparedness activities including drills, alarms, and critical incident response.
Compliance, Safety & Security
* Maintain compliance with health, safety, and facilities legislation.
* Own facility risk assessments, emergency response, and site security protocols.
* Act as site security focal point and liaise with external authorities as required.
Financial Management & Procurement
* Develop and manage the facilities budget, including utilities and service contracts.
* Drive financial efficiency through supplier management and service optimisation.
* Oversee procurement, make vs buy decisions, and business case development.
Continuous Improvement & Strategy
* Lead facilities improvement initiatives and standardisation across operations.
* Develop and deploy a facilities management strategy aligned with business objectives.
* Use data and reporting to inform capability improvements and performance management.
Requirements
Education & Qualifications
- Degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or related discipline (or equivalent experience).- Professional certification in Facilities Management, Health & Safety, or Project Management is desirable.
Experience & Skills
* Strong background in facilities management, ideally within aviation, engineering, or manufacturing environments.
* Proven experience managing contracts, suppliers, and large scale site operations.
* Knowledge of compliance frameworks, utilities reporting, and legal requirements.
* Commercial acumen with experience managing budgets and financial forecasting.
* Strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and negotiation skills.
Personal Qualities
* Resilient, adaptable, and results-driven.
* High attention to safety, compliance, and operational excellence.
* Excellent communication, influencing, and decision making skills.
* Continuous improvement mindset.
Additional Information
* Office and warehouse environment.
* Occasional travel may be required.
* Must have the right to work in the UK unrestricted.
If you are a motivated facilities leader looking to make an impact in a fast paced, operationally critical environment, we'd love to hear from you.