Head of Facilities Management and Capital Projects
Position: Head of FM and Capital Projects (Interim) Bexley 16
Location: Civic Offices, 2 Watling Street, Bexleyheath, DA6 7AT
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Duration: 6+ Months - 3 days on site requirement
Working Hours: 37 hours per week
Pay Rate: PAYE: £500.00 per day
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the Council's Facilities Management (FM) strategy, governance, and service delivery
- Oversee FM operations, contract management, procurement, and compliance with Council policies
- Develop and implement property maintenance strategies to ensure assets are safe, compliant, and well maintained
- Ensure statutory inspections, risk assessments, and remedial works are completed in line with legislative and regulatory requirements
- Drive energy efficiency, lifecycle maintenance, and net zero carbon initiatives across the property portfolio
- Develop and maintain effective FM arrangements for all Council and partner-occupied buildings
- Procure, manage, and monitor FM contractors and specialist service providers, ensuring quality, value for money, and delivery within budget and timescales
- Provide strategic advice and reports to senior leadership, Members, and stakeholders on property and facilities matters
- Ensure Council property assets are regularly reviewed to maximise operational performance and value
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance FM service delivery and compliance
Requirements:
- Degree in Facilities Management or a related discipline
- Professional membership/accreditation such as CIWFM (or equivalent)
- PRINCE2 or equivalent Project Management qualification
- Significant senior-level experience in Facilities Management, ideally within a Local Authority or public sector environment
- Strong knowledge of property compliance, health and safety legislation, and statutory building requirements
- Proven experience in contract management, procurement, and supplier performance management
- Experience managing property maintenance, capital projects, and asset management programmes
- Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and strategic planning skills
- Excellent communication, reporting, and decision-making abilities
- Experience delivering energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives, including net zero programmes, is desirable
Job Reference: OR109417
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months
Pay: £500.00 per day
Experience:
- senior Facilities Management leadership role: 4 years (required)
- managing Facilities Management contracts and supplier: 3 years (required)
- managing capital projects and property maintenance: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- CIWFM (required)
- PRINCE2 Certification (required)
- degree in Facilities Management (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bexleyheath DA6 7AT
