Senior Facilities Manager – County Hall

Location: Chelmsford
Employer: Mitie
Contract: Full‑time

Join us as Senior Facilities Manager at County Hall — a 41,000 m² flagship site and the highest‑profile building in the Essex County Council portfolio. This is a hands‑on leadership role where you'll drive exceptional service delivery, lead a multi‑disciplinary team, and ensure the building operates safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards.

The Role

We're looking for a proactive FM leader to oversee all hard and soft services, manage compliance, and build strong relationships with senior stakeholders. You'll coordinate contractors, deliver PPM and reactive works, lead audits, manage budgets, and champion sustainability and continuous improvement across the site.

What You'll Be Doing

Lead day‑to‑day FM operations across a large, complex site Manage an onsite team (FM, Supervisor, 6 Engineers) Oversee PPM, reactive works, soft services, and contractor delivery Ensure full Health & Safety and statutory compliance Drive service excellence, efficiency, and innovation Manage budgets and support refurbishments, moves, and space planning Lead audits, risk management, and business continuity Support CSR, apprenticeships, and community initiatives

What We're Looking For

Qualifications

IWFM/CFM or equivalent FM qualification Strong technical knowledge (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, BMS, water systems)

Skills and experience

NEBOSH/IOSH, Asbestos Management, L8 Water Hygiene Experience leading multi‑discipline FM and engineering teams Strong stakeholder and contractor management skills Excellent communication, organisation, and problem‑solving abilities A collaborative, people‑focused leader with high standards

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