Director of Facilities Management

Overview

Lead facilities management for a hospital under PFI contracts

Key Responsibilities

• pfi management
• facilities operations
• asset management
• compliance
• budget management
• stakeholder liaison

Tasks

The Facilities Director will provide senior leadership and strategic direction for the management, operation, and maintenance of hospital facilities under PFI contracts. This role requires a strong track record in managing PFI projects within a healthcare setting, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, regulatory standards, and service excellence. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering cost-effective, safe, and sustainable facilities services while maintaining a high standard of patient care environment. -Oversee the delivery of PFI contracts, ensuring compliance with contract terms, KPIs, and performance standards. -Provide strategic leadership and direction for all facilities management operations across the hospital. -Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimise service delivery, operational performance, and patient satisfaction. -Develop and implement long-term maintenance, asset management, and lifecycle strategies for hospital infrastructure. -Support sustainability and environmental initiatives across the estate. -Act as the primary liaison with NHS Trusts, PFI partners, and other stakeholders. -Lead a multi-disciplinary team including estates, maintenance, engineering, and FM service providers. -Ensure all facilities comply with statutory regulations, health and safety standards, and NHS requirements. -Work in a purpose-driven environment delivering critical healthcare services. -Manage budgets and financial performance for facilities operations, ensuring value for money and contract efficiency.

Requirements

• facilities mgmt
• pfi/ppp
• nebosh
• stakeholder mgmt
• financial acumen
• ceng

What You Bring

-Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams and managing outsourced service providers. -Strong knowledge of facilities management, lifecycle planning, and asset management. -Strategic thinker with the ability to drive operational excellence and innovation. -Relevant PFI/PPP project management experience. -Proven experience as a senior facilities or estates director within a hospital or healthcare environment. -Demonstrable track record managing PFI projects/contracts in the NHS or private healthcare sector. -Health & Safety qualification (NEBOSH or equivalent) desirable. -Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with executive teams, clinicians, and external partners. -Strong financial acumen, including budget management and performance reporting. -Excellent understanding of NHS frameworks, statutory compliance, and regulatory requirements. -Professional qualification in Facilities Management, Engineering, or related discipline (e.g., CEng, MCIOB, BIFM Level 7 or equivalent).

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Benefits

Salary: £85,000 - £95,000 -Opportunity to lead facilities management for a high-profile hospital under a long-term PFI contract. -Competitive salary and benefits package.

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