At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage facilities and ensure safe, compliant environments across multiple operational sites.
- Company: Join Go-Ahead London, a leader in innovative transport solutions.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, free bus travel, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with excellent growth potential.
- Why this job: Be part of exciting infrastructure projects and contribute to sustainability initiatives.
- Qualifications: Experience in facilities management and strong organisational skills required.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 55000 £ per year.
Who Are We
At Go-Ahead London, we operate one of the largest and most progressive bus networks in the capital, helping millions of customers travel across London every year. As our business continues to evolve – including major investment in infrastructure, sustainability, and electric vehicle technology – we are looking for an experienced and proactive Facilities Manager to support our operational sites across the network. This is an exciting opportunity for a facilities professional with strong technical knowledge and operational experience to play a key role in maintaining safe, compliant, and high-performing environments across a complex multi-site operation.
The Role
Reporting into the senior Engineering leadership team, the Facilities Manager will oversee the day-to-day management, maintenance, and compliance of company facilities, engineering infrastructure, and operational assets across multiple sites. The role will lead on facilities management, contractor control, planned preventative maintenance, compliance activity, and support the continued development of EV charging infrastructure across the business.
Key Responsibilities
- Facilities & Building Management
- Manage the day-to-day operation and maintenance of company facilities and operational sites
- Ensure buildings, plant, and equipment remain safe, compliant, and fully operational
- Oversee planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedules and reactive maintenance activities
- Manage building services including HVAC, lighting, plumbing, electrical infrastructure, fire systems, and security systems
- Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and risk assessments
- Ensure compliance with health & safety, fire safety, environmental, and statutory requirements
- Engineering & Infrastructure
- Oversee engineering assets and critical infrastructure across operational sites
- Coordinate contractors, suppliers, and specialist service providers
- Support infrastructure upgrades, refurbishments, and improvement projects
- Monitor asset lifecycle performance and support long-term planning
- Maintain accurate maintenance records, certifications, and engineering documentation
- EV Charging Infrastructure
- Manage the operation and maintenance of EV charging infrastructure assets
- Coordinate installation, servicing, and fault response activities
- Monitor charger uptime, reliability, and operational performance
- Liaise with utility providers, network operators, and specialist contractors
- Support sustainability and energy management initiatives linked to EV operations
- Financial & Operational Management
- Prepare and manage facilities and maintenance budgets
- Monitor contractor performance and control expenditure
- Manage supplier contracts and service level agreements
- Produce operational and compliance reports for senior management
- Support business continuity and emergency response planning
About You
We are looking for a professional, organised, and solutions-focused individual who can confidently manage facilities and infrastructure within a fast-paced operational environment.
You Will Ideally Have
- Previous experience within a Facilities Manager or Infrastructure Management role
- Strong knowledge of building maintenance, compliance, and engineering services
- Experience managing contractors, suppliers, and maintenance programmes
- Knowledge of health & safety and statutory compliance requirements
- Excellent organisational and communication skills
- The ability to manage multiple priorities across several locations
- Experience within transport, logistics, engineering, industrial, or operational environments would be advantageous
- An understanding of EV charging infrastructure or sustainable technologies would be beneficial
What We Offer
- Competitive salary
- Free London Bus travel
- Company pension
- Opportunity to work within one of London’s largest and most innovative transport operators
- Career development and progression opportunities
- Involvement in major infrastructure and sustainability projects
Diversity & Inclusion
Go-Ahead London is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from women and from people of all backgrounds, including those from under-represented groups. We are an equal opportunities employer and select candidates based on merit and ability. If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
Facilities Manager employer: Go-Ahead London
At Go-Ahead London, we pride ourselves on being a leading employer in the transport sector, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and sustainability. As a Facilities Manager, you will benefit from competitive salaries, free London bus travel, and robust career development opportunities while contributing to major infrastructure projects that shape the future of public transport in the capital. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion ensures a supportive workplace where every employee can thrive.
