At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead facilities operations across multiple sites, ensuring safe and efficient workplaces.
- Company: Join Schneider Electric, a global leader in sustainability and innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, inclusive culture, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with a focus on sustainability and inclusivity.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on workplace environments and employee experiences.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in facilities management with strong leadership and compliance knowledge.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
The Senior Specialist, Facility Services is responsible for the effective management, maintenance, safety, and operational performance and workplace environment for Schneider Sites. The role ensures that facilities, infrastructure, and support services are delivered efficiently, safely, and in compliance with all relevant legislation, providing a high-quality workplace experience for employees, visitors, and stakeholders.
What will you do?
- Lead facilities operations across multiple Schneider Electric sites, ensuring safe, efficient, and well-maintained workplaces.
- Manage planned and reactive maintenance, driving high standards of building performance and service delivery.
- Oversee key building services including HVAC, electrical systems, lighting, lifts, water systems, and critical infrastructure.
- Ensure compliance with all health, safety, environmental, and statutory requirements, including contractor management and permit-to-work processes.
- Manage and develop relationships with facilities suppliers and service partners, monitoring performance against SLAs and KPIs.
- Deliver high-quality workplace services, including cleaning, catering, reception, and waste management.
- Act as the main facilities contact for employees, site leadership teams, contractors, and external stakeholders.
- Lead facilities projects such as refurbishments, fit-outs, relocations, and infrastructure upgrades.
- Conduct audits, inspections, and risk assessments, identifying opportunities to improve safety, efficiency, and employee experience.
- Provide operational updates, performance reporting, and recommendations to support continuous improvement across the estate.
What are the key skills we are looking for?
- Strong facilities management and operational leadership skills.
- Excellent contractor, supplier, and stakeholder management capabilities.
- Thorough knowledge of UK health, safety, and compliance requirements.
- Excellent communication and relationship management abilities.
- Technical understanding of building services and infrastructure.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong project management and organisational skills.
What qualifications will make you successful?
- Technically competent and knowledgeable 5+ years’ experience managing facilities operations within a commercial or corporate environment.
- IOSH Certification.
- Experience managing contractors, budgets, compliance, and workplace services.
- Strong understanding of building services, maintenance practices, and statutory compliance requirements.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite and relevant IT systems.
Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.
Facilities Manager (North) employer: Schneider Electric Corp
Schneider Electric Corp is an attractive employer due to its commitment to sustainability and innovation. The company provides employees with flexible work arrangements and opportunities for professional development within a collaborative environment.
