Think Specialist Recruitment
Slough, Berkshire
Head of Property & Facilities 80,000 + 7,000 car allowance + 15-20% bonus National UK remit Hybrid / Multi-site This is a senior property leadership opportunity for an experienced commercial building professional looking to take ownership of a substantial UK-wide property and facilities portfolio. You'll be joining a large, established international business with a significant operational estate, leading the property and facilities function across 43 UK sites and playing a key role in keeping the estate safe, compliant, efficient and fit for purpose. This is not a role for someone who simply wants to manage the day-to-day. You'll have the opportunity to shape property strategy, lead a strong professional team, influence senior stakeholders and drive improvements across a complex national estate. Location: UK-wide remit. You must be based within approximately 2 hours of Heathrow and comfortable with travel across the UK as required. What you'll be responsible for You'll lead a team of 4 Regional Property Managers, a Facilities Manager, CAFM Supervisor and Property Support Administrator, providing strategic direction while remaining the senior property subject matter expert across the wider business. Your remit will include: Leading the UK property and facilities strategy across 43 operational sites Managing an annual property budget of approximately 8m Overseeing planned, preventative and reactive maintenance programmes Managing a network of 100+ specialist contractors and suppliers Ensuring the successful delivery of thousands of planned and reactive service visits each year Taking ownership of property compliance, statutory requirements, risk and audit Managing supplier performance, contracts and cost efficiencies Leading utilities and sustainability initiatives, including carbon reporting Supporting acquisitions, relocations, expansions and site exits Overseeing dilapidations and leasehold improvement programmes Driving the development and optimisation of the CAFM system Acting as the senior escalation point for property-related issues Providing expert advice and support to senior stakeholders across the business About you We're looking for an experienced senior property professional with a strong commercial building background. You'll ideally have experience of leading a sizeable multi-site UK property or facilities portfolio, managing professional teams and significant budgets. You'll need to be: Professionally qualified - MRICS, MCIOB, Building Surveying, Construction or equivalent Experienced in a commercial building / property environment Comfortable managing substantial operational budgets, ideally 5m+ Experienced in national contractor and supplier management Strong on property compliance, statutory maintenance and risk Confident managing and developing professional teams Comfortable operating at senior stakeholder level Commercially minded and able to identify opportunities for efficiency and cost reduction A strong communicator who can build relationships with people at all levels Most importantly, you'll be a team player and a genuinely people-focused leader. This is a role where your ability to build trust, influence others and work collaboratively will be just as important as your technical property expertise. You'll need to be professional, approachable and comfortable working with everyone from operational teams through to senior leadership. Experience within logistics, industrial, distribution or corporate real estate would be advantageous, as would exposure to CAFM, sustainability and carbon reporting. The opportunity This is a chance to take genuine ownership of a high-profile national property portfolio, working within a business where property is critical to keeping a large operational network running effectively. You'll have the autonomy to influence strategy, develop your team, improve processes and make a tangible commercial impact. Location: UK-wide remit. You must be based within approximately 2 hours of Heathrow and comfortable with travel across the UK as required. If you're a commercially focused, professionally qualified property leader who enjoys people, problem-solving and making things work better, this could be a very good next move. Looking for the next step in your career? Think Specialist Recruitment is an independent support staff recruitment agency based in Hemel Hempstead, working across Herts, Beds and Bucks. We specialise in permanent, temporary and contract recruitment across administration, customer service, HR, finance, sales support, marketing and IT support.
Head of Property & Facilities 80,000 + 7,000 car allowance + 15-20% bonus National UK remit Hybrid / Multi-site This is a senior property leadership opportunity for an experienced commercial building professional looking to take ownership of a substantial UK-wide property and facilities portfolio. You'll be joining a large, established international business with a significant operational estate, leading the property and facilities function across 43 UK sites and playing a key role in keeping the estate safe, compliant, efficient and fit for purpose. This is not a role for someone who simply wants to manage the day-to-day. You'll have the opportunity to shape property strategy, lead a strong professional team, influence senior stakeholders and drive improvements across a complex national estate. Location: UK-wide remit. You must be based within approximately 2 hours of Heathrow and comfortable with travel across the UK as required. What you'll be responsible for You'll lead a team of 4 Regional Property Managers, a Facilities Manager, CAFM Supervisor and Property Support Administrator, providing strategic direction while remaining the senior property subject matter expert across the wider business. Your remit will include: Leading the UK property and facilities strategy across 43 operational sites Managing an annual property budget of approximately 8m Overseeing planned, preventative and reactive maintenance programmes Managing a network of 100+ specialist contractors and suppliers Ensuring the successful delivery of thousands of planned and reactive service visits each year Taking ownership of property compliance, statutory requirements, risk and audit Managing supplier performance, contracts and cost efficiencies Leading utilities and sustainability initiatives, including carbon reporting Supporting acquisitions, relocations, expansions and site exits Overseeing dilapidations and leasehold improvement programmes Driving the development and optimisation of the CAFM system Acting as the senior escalation point for property-related issues Providing expert advice and support to senior stakeholders across the business About you We're looking for an experienced senior property professional with a strong commercial building background. You'll ideally have experience of leading a sizeable multi-site UK property or facilities portfolio, managing professional teams and significant budgets. You'll need to be: Professionally qualified - MRICS, MCIOB, Building Surveying, Construction or equivalent Experienced in a commercial building / property environment Comfortable managing substantial operational budgets, ideally 5m+ Experienced in national contractor and supplier management Strong on property compliance, statutory maintenance and risk Confident managing and developing professional teams Comfortable operating at senior stakeholder level Commercially minded and able to identify opportunities for efficiency and cost reduction A strong communicator who can build relationships with people at all levels Most importantly, you'll be a team player and a genuinely people-focused leader. This is a role where your ability to build trust, influence others and work collaboratively will be just as important as your technical property expertise. You'll need to be professional, approachable and comfortable working with everyone from operational teams through to senior leadership. Experience within logistics, industrial, distribution or corporate real estate would be advantageous, as would exposure to CAFM, sustainability and carbon reporting. The opportunity This is a chance to take genuine ownership of a high-profile national property portfolio, working within a business where property is critical to keeping a large operational network running effectively. You'll have the autonomy to influence strategy, develop your team, improve processes and make a tangible commercial impact. Location: UK-wide remit. You must be based within approximately 2 hours of Heathrow and comfortable with travel across the UK as required. If you're a commercially focused, professionally qualified property leader who enjoys people, problem-solving and making things work better, this could be a very good next move. Looking for the next step in your career? Think Specialist Recruitment is an independent support staff recruitment agency based in Hemel Hempstead, working across Herts, Beds and Bucks. We specialise in permanent, temporary and contract recruitment across administration, customer service, HR, finance, sales support, marketing and IT support.
Heathrow Personnel
Slough, Berkshire
Our client is seeking an experienced Head of Property & Facilities to lead the national property and facilities function across approximately 40 UK operational sites , including a major head office and associated vacant properties. The role is responsible for ensuring the estate remains safe, compliant, cost-effective and operationally effective , covering maintenance, property projects, CAPEX, suppliers, budgets, utilities, sustainability and property lifecycle activities. You will lead a team of Regional Property Managers, Facilities Management and CAFM professionals, acting as the senior property subject matter expert and key adviser to the wider business. Reporting Structure Reports to: Senior Director - Infrastructure, Engineering & Real Estate Direct Reports: 4 Regional Property Managers 1 Facilities Manager CAFM Supervisor 1 Property Support Administrator Key Responsibilities Property & Facilities Leadership Develop and lead the national property and facilities strategy. Establish property standards, policies and governance. Ensure all sites remain safe, compliant and fit for operational purpose. Act as the senior escalation point for property-related issues. Lead and develop the national property and facilities team. Financial & Commercial Management Manage an annual operational property budget of approximately £8 million . Lead budget planning, forecasting and financial control. Identify cost-saving and efficiency opportunities. Manage contractor and supplier performance. Support contract negotiations and commercial reviews. Maintenance & Contractor Management Oversee planned preventative and reactive maintenance across the estate. Manage a network of 100+ specialist contractors and service providers . Ensure delivery of more than 4,000 planned and reactive service visits annually . Oversee an outsourced 24/7 property helpdesk and utilities consultancy. Ensure maintenance supports operational resilience and business continuity. Compliance, Risk & Assurance Ensure statutory and regulatory compliance across the property portfolio. Lead property-related safety, audit and compliance activities. Manage property risk and implement appropriate mitigation measures. Maintain effective compliance records and reporting. Sustainability & Utilities Lead the property utilities strategy and performance. Oversee utility consumption, expenditure and efficiency. Lead carbon reporting in partnership with relevant corporate teams. Support wider ESG and sustainability objectives. Property Projects & Real Estate Support acquisitions, relocations, expansions and other property initiatives. Lead dilapidations, site exits and closure activities. Oversee leasehold improvements and CAPEX projects. Provide technical property expertise across the business. Systems & Digital Management Own and develop the CAFM platform . Ensure accurate asset and property data. Improve management information and reporting. Drive digital and process improvements across property management. Qualifications Essential Relevant degree, professional qualification or equivalent experience in: MRICS MCIOB Building Surveying Construction Property or Facilities Management Desirable IOSH Managing Safely NEBOSH Certificate Experience Required Essential Senior leadership experience within a UK-wide, multi-site property or facilities environment . Experience managing professional teams and budgets of £5m+ . Strong senior stakeholder management skills. Experience managing national contractor and supplier networks. Strong knowledge of property compliance, statutory maintenance and risk. Proven commercial and financial management capability. Desirable Logistics, industrial, warehousing or distribution experience. Corporate real estate experience. CAFM implementation or optimisation experience. Sustainability, utilities and carbon reporting experience. Experience managing property improvement or CAPEX programmes. Key Skills & Competencies Leadership: Strategic planning, team development, change management and communication. Commercial: Budget management, contract negotiation, supplier performance, cost optimisation and business cases. Technical: Property and facilities management, statutory compliance, risk management, asset management, CAFM, sustainability and lifecycle management. Behavioural: Leadership, influencing, negotiation, decision-making, problem-solving and stakeholder management. The Ideal Candidate The successful candidate will be a strategic, commercially astute property professional with significant experience managing complex, geographically dispersed estates. You will combine strong technical property knowledge with proven leadership, financial and stakeholder management skills. Experience within a logistics, industrial, distribution or similarly operationally critical environment would be advantageous.
Our client is seeking an experienced Head of Property & Facilities to lead the national property and facilities function across approximately 40 UK operational sites , including a major head office and associated vacant properties. The role is responsible for ensuring the estate remains safe, compliant, cost-effective and operationally effective , covering maintenance, property projects, CAPEX, suppliers, budgets, utilities, sustainability and property lifecycle activities. You will lead a team of Regional Property Managers, Facilities Management and CAFM professionals, acting as the senior property subject matter expert and key adviser to the wider business. Reporting Structure Reports to: Senior Director - Infrastructure, Engineering & Real Estate Direct Reports: 4 Regional Property Managers 1 Facilities Manager CAFM Supervisor 1 Property Support Administrator Key Responsibilities Property & Facilities Leadership Develop and lead the national property and facilities strategy. Establish property standards, policies and governance. Ensure all sites remain safe, compliant and fit for operational purpose. Act as the senior escalation point for property-related issues. Lead and develop the national property and facilities team. Financial & Commercial Management Manage an annual operational property budget of approximately £8 million . Lead budget planning, forecasting and financial control. Identify cost-saving and efficiency opportunities. Manage contractor and supplier performance. Support contract negotiations and commercial reviews. Maintenance & Contractor Management Oversee planned preventative and reactive maintenance across the estate. Manage a network of 100+ specialist contractors and service providers . Ensure delivery of more than 4,000 planned and reactive service visits annually . Oversee an outsourced 24/7 property helpdesk and utilities consultancy. Ensure maintenance supports operational resilience and business continuity. Compliance, Risk & Assurance Ensure statutory and regulatory compliance across the property portfolio. Lead property-related safety, audit and compliance activities. Manage property risk and implement appropriate mitigation measures. Maintain effective compliance records and reporting. Sustainability & Utilities Lead the property utilities strategy and performance. Oversee utility consumption, expenditure and efficiency. Lead carbon reporting in partnership with relevant corporate teams. Support wider ESG and sustainability objectives. Property Projects & Real Estate Support acquisitions, relocations, expansions and other property initiatives. Lead dilapidations, site exits and closure activities. Oversee leasehold improvements and CAPEX projects. Provide technical property expertise across the business. Systems & Digital Management Own and develop the CAFM platform . Ensure accurate asset and property data. Improve management information and reporting. Drive digital and process improvements across property management. Qualifications Essential Relevant degree, professional qualification or equivalent experience in: MRICS MCIOB Building Surveying Construction Property or Facilities Management Desirable IOSH Managing Safely NEBOSH Certificate Experience Required Essential Senior leadership experience within a UK-wide, multi-site property or facilities environment . Experience managing professional teams and budgets of £5m+ . Strong senior stakeholder management skills. Experience managing national contractor and supplier networks. Strong knowledge of property compliance, statutory maintenance and risk. Proven commercial and financial management capability. Desirable Logistics, industrial, warehousing or distribution experience. Corporate real estate experience. CAFM implementation or optimisation experience. Sustainability, utilities and carbon reporting experience. Experience managing property improvement or CAPEX programmes. Key Skills & Competencies Leadership: Strategic planning, team development, change management and communication. Commercial: Budget management, contract negotiation, supplier performance, cost optimisation and business cases. Technical: Property and facilities management, statutory compliance, risk management, asset management, CAFM, sustainability and lifecycle management. Behavioural: Leadership, influencing, negotiation, decision-making, problem-solving and stakeholder management. The Ideal Candidate The successful candidate will be a strategic, commercially astute property professional with significant experience managing complex, geographically dispersed estates. You will combine strong technical property knowledge with proven leadership, financial and stakeholder management skills. Experience within a logistics, industrial, distribution or similarly operationally critical environment would be advantageous.
