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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Facilities Manager to lead facilities management operations at a large, high-profile industrial and corporate site in Southampton. This flagship location is undergoing significant transformation and expansion, requiring a strategic FM leader with strong operational, commercial, and stakeholder management expertise. This role offers the chance to take ownership of a complex, evolving site that is set to become a major UK headquarters by 2026, with growing scope, investment, and visibility.
Job Responsibility:
Act as the primary Facilities Management lead for the site, aligning FM delivery with client objectives
Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders and act as a trusted advisor
Identify and implement innovative FM and project solutions to improve performance and efficiency
Oversee an expanding FM contract, projected to exceed £2m annually
Manage high-value capital projects in excess of £30m, ensuring delivery to time, cost, and quality
Ensure compliance with all statutory, regulatory, and H&S requirements
Implement best-practice maintenance, repair, and upgrade processes
Lead, mentor, and develop on-site FM teams
Manage recruitment, performance management, training, and succession planning
Foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and high performance
Manage operational budgets, CAPEX planning, and variance reporting
Identify and mitigate operational, financial, and health & safety risks
Drive efficiencies through technology, process improvement, and sustainability initiatives
Position the site as a benchmark for FM excellence within the wider portfolio
Requirements:
Degree qualified (preferred but not essential) with 5-8 years' experience in Facilities Management
Professional FM qualification desirable
Proven experience managing large, complex sites and high-value capital projects
Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
Commercially astute with excellent financial and project management capability
Strong communicator with excellent client relationship-building skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office and CAFM/FM systems
Strategic mindset with a passion for innovation and service excellence