Head of Facilities

Are you an experienced Head of Facilities Manager with a passion for delivering complex industrial projects and driving operational excellence? We are seeking a dynamic individual to lead and manage all aspects of facilities services across our large industrial site.Ensure you read the information regarding this opportunity thoroughly before making an application.This is a pivotal role within a global high-technology organisation operating at the forefront of aviation, defense, and space markets. With a strong focus on sustainability, safety, and innovation, our company plays a critical role in shaping the future of air transport.What You'll Be Doing:Leading the delivery of strategic capital investment plans and large-scale revenue projects (up to 6M)Reporting on plant availability, maintenance, and compliance to the Site Board of DirectorsOverseeing both hard and soft services, working within Total Facilities Management (TFM) principlesActing as Site Security Manager in liaison with corporate security functionsEnsuring statutory and HSE compliance for all infrastructure and plant-related topicsManaging EN9100 'A' category quality compliance for facilities-related processesDriving CAPEX planning and presenting business cases to senior stakeholdersDeveloping and implementing improvement strategies across security and infrastructureWhat You'll Need:Minimum 7 years' experience in a first-tier industrial environment, ideally aerospace or similarProven experience in delivering complex industrial capital projectsEngineering degree (BEng or equivalent)Minimum 3 years working in a modern, proactive maintenance environmentStrong budget management experience (projects valued 10M+)In-depth knowledge of statutory compliance and regulatory standardsLeadership experience managing large teams within a service provider or contractor settingStrong communication and stakeholder management skills across all business levelsExperience with EN9100 quality compliance and industrial security practicesProficient in Microsoft Office, MS Project, and ideally AutoCAD and SAPSix Sigma or Lean certification (desirable)Experience in crisis management within facilities/infrastructure (desirable)What We Offer:37-hour working week over 4.5 days, with early finish on Fridays33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) with option to purchase 5 moreGenerous employer pension contributions with flexible optionsPrivate medical insurance and life assuranceIncome protection plan and enhanced family leave policiesProfessional development and career supportSubsidised on-site catering and electric car chargingCorporate wellbeing and fitness membership benefitsAccess to high street discounts and employee assistance programmesRegular team-building and leadership development eventsIf you're ready to make a strategic impact in a global, forward-thinking organisation and thrive in a challenging industrial environment, we want to hear from you.TPBN1_UKTJ

Created: 2025-07-16