Head of Hard FM in London Area

Job description

Location: London, Manchester or Birmingham

About:

The Hard Services Manager is responsible for developing, delivering, and continuously improving the hard facilities management (FM) strategy across a national property portfolio. This includes ensuring statutory compliance, driving operational excellence, and enhancing system resilience through innovation and emerging technologies.

The role is pivotal in supporting the growth of PFM beyond the core Praxis portfolio by building the infrastructure, consistency, and credibility required to scale Hard FM operations effectively. The postholder will lead the translation of strategic priorities into high-performing, customer-focused delivery across a diverse portfolio including shopping centres, business parks, commercial offices, and public realm spaces.

They will act as the senior operational lead, working closely with FM teams, Property Managers, and client stakeholders to ensure robust, adaptable, and site-specific service delivery. The role also focuses on building future capability by strengthening systems, compliance frameworks, and talent pipelines to support new mandates and large-scale mobilisations.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership

• Set the strategic vision for Hard FM aligned to business and asset goals.
• Lead, develop, and coach multi-disciplinary teams.
• Promote a safety-first, high-performance culture.
• Act as the senior escalation point for critical issues.

Business Planning

• Translate portfolio strategies into actionable Hard FM plans.
• Develop long-term maintenance and asset strategies.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, and sustainability.
• Define KPIs and operational performance targets.

Compliance

• Ensure full statutory, regulatory, and internal compliance (e.g. SFG20, H&S at Work Act, LOLER, PSSR, F-Gas).
• Maintain strong audit trails and lead audits.
• Oversee risk assessments, gap analyses, and post-incident improvements.
• Act as duty holder or appoint competent persons as required.

Financial Management

• Manage Hard FM budgets and forecasts.
• Drive value through supplier negotiations and performance benchmarking.
• Oversee lifecycle planning and capital replacement forecasts.
• Monitor spend, variations, and financial risks.

Operational Management

• Deliver high-quality planned and reactive maintenance services.
• Monitor in-house and supplier performance via SLAs, KPIs, and audits.
• Lead service mobilisation and demobilisation across sites.
• Ensure CAFM system integrity, asset data accuracy, and proper documentation.

Technical Leadership

• Maintain expert knowledge of building services (HVAC, electrical, fire, BMS).
• Provide technical advice on risks, lifecycle, and performance.
• Set and uphold engineering and maintenance standards.
• Support complex fault diagnosis and project design reviews.

Work Winning & Client Engagement

• Support bids, tenders, and re-bids with technical input.
• Represent Hard FM capabilities in client pitches and due diligence.
• Lead FM service design for new instructions or refurbishments.
• Build strong client relationships through performance and innovation.

Innovation & Improvement

• Drive adoption of new FM technologies (IoT, condition monitoring, CAFM upgrades).
• Explore delivery model improvements including insourcing or hybrid approaches.
• Lead continuous improvement and performance benchmarking.
• Embed ESG principles, particularly around energy and asset efficiency.

Requirements:

• Strong technical knowledge of Hard FM, building services, and asset management including relevant professional / technical qualifications and or membership of relevant industry bodies.
• Expertise in regulatory compliance, health & safety, and statutory requirements.
• Strong leadership, operational people management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to analyse data and implement performance improvement strategies.
• Commercial acumen with experience in contract negotiation, supplier management, and bid support.
• Knowledge of sustainability practices and energy efficiency in facilities management.
• Proficiency in FM technology, asset management systems, and reporting tools.
• Experience in self-delivery models and optimising in-house service operations.
• Involvement in bid and tender processes to support business growth and contract acquisition.
• Experience in leveraging technology and data analytics for FM performance improvement.
• Proactive and results-driven mindset.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and industry innovation.

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary + Discretionary Bonus
• 25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays
• PMI and Healthcare Cash Plan
• 5% Company Pension Contribution
• 3x Life Assurance

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London Area

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

09-07-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English