National Facilities Manager in Warwick

We are looking for an experienced and strategic Senior Facilities Manager to lead the delivery of facilities management across our UK and Ireland estate. This role will ensure our sites operate safely, efficiently, and in full compliance, while driving continuous improvement and supporting long-term business growth.

The Person:

An experienced facilities leader with a strong track record in managing multi-site operations across complex estates. You bring a deep understanding of compliance, health and safety, and operational excellence, alongside the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels. You are commercially aware, detail-oriented, and confident in leading teams, contractors, and suppliers to deliver high-quality outcomes.

The Role:

The Senior Facilities Manager (UK & Ireland) holds both strategic and operational responsibility for a diverse multi-site estate, including corporate offices and training centres. You will lead facilities management delivery, ensure compliance with statutory and organisational standards, and support the development of a resilient, future-ready estate aligned with business objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership for facilities management across all UK and Ireland non-production sites, ensuring consistent standards across office and training environments.
• Oversee planned and reactive maintenance programmes, ensuring reliability, compliance, and operational continuity of buildings and grounds.
• Lead on statutory compliance, including building regulations and environmental standards, working closely with health and safety teams to ensure all sites are legally safe.
• Develop and manage regional facilities budgets, ensuring effective cost control, accurate forecasting, and value-driven procurement in collaboration with purchasing teams.
• Manage contractor and supplier performance, ensuring adherence to service-level agreements and compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Support capital projects, refurbishments, and site development initiatives, including feasibility assessments and stakeholder coordination.
• Drive operational excellence through standardised processes, performance metrics, and best-practice implementation.
• Act as the senior escalation point for facilities-related matters, providing expert guidance to site leaders and senior management.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, regulatory bodies, and external partners.

Requirements:

• Significant experience in a senior or regional facilities management role.
• Strong understanding of statutory compliance, building regulations, and health & safety frameworks across multiple jurisdictions.
• Proven ability to lead multi-site operations and deliver high-quality facilities services.
• Experience managing budgets and supplier performance.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Full UK driving licence with willingness to travel extensively.

Qualifications:

• Professional FM qualification (e.g., IWFM Level 5+ or equivalent) preferred.
• NEBOSH or IOSH certification desirable.

About Baxi:

We're leading the energy transition to zero carbon by offering complete residential and commercial heating and hot water solutions. As one team across the UK and Ireland, and with the backing of our global parent company, BDR Thermea Group, we work together with a collective knowledge and expertise that’s literally centuries in the making.

We’re proud of our heritage, manufacturing in the UK since 1866, and we’re experienced in adapting to changing needs.

Our Benefits:

• 25 days holiday in addition to standard UK Bank Holidays
• Income protection
• Contributory pension
• Maternity, paternity, and sick pay schemes
• Staff discounts and more

Our Approach:

Baxi is an equal opportunities employer. We do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability, or age. At BDR Thermea Group, we believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) are critical to our success. We are committed to creating a workplace where every potential future employee feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their whole selves to work.