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.
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
Location: Plymouth, Devon (PL1) – Fully Site-Based
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Job Overview
Lead a high-performing facilities management function across a large and complex estate. Responsibilities include estate management, maintenance operations, contractor management, compliance with health and safety, environmental regulations and strategic planning of capital development programs while managing budgets and working closely with senior stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- 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
JOB REF: AWDO-P14623
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