Head of Facilities Management and Capital Projects

Interim Head of Facilities Management & Capital Projects
£696 per day
Inside IR35
12-month contract
London
Hybrid (3 days on-site)

Interviews are taking place ASAP.

Are you an experienced strategic leader with a proven track record of delivering complex property and infrastructure programmes within local government?

Reporting into the Deputy Director Finance and Property and lead multi-disciplinary teams across FM, health & safety, and project delivery.

About the Head of Facilities Management & Capital Projects role:

• You will also take responsibility for corporate H&S, emergency planning, and business continuity, ensuring compliance with legislation and readiness for critical incidents.
• With direct accountability for major capital investment initiatives—including schools, corporate estate upgrades, carbon reduction projects, and net zero initiatives—you will play a central role in shaping the Borough’s future infrastructure and resilience.
• Oversee building compliance, statutory maintenance, and facilities-related procurement.
• Lead on corporate Health & Safety, developing policy, performance frameworks, and an annual council-wide H&S plan.
• Drive best practice in property asset management, ensuring assets are safe, compliant, and high-performing.

Your previous experience Head of Facilities Management & Capital Projects:

• Substantial experience leading FM and capital delivery services in a local authority or similar complex environment.
• Proven expertise in strategic property, capital programme management, and facilities governance.
• Strong background in Health & Safety, with the ability to lead policy, investigations, and council-wide compliance.
• Experience overseeing emergency planning and business continuity at a corporate level.
• Confident engaging at senior levels with elected Members, external stakeholders, and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Relevant Housing qualification, (such as Chartered Institute of Housing CIH) or equivalent experience.

 
Apply today or get in touch for more details, please contact Nikki on 0117 3137110 or apply today.
 
(We offer a senior referral scheme upon successful placement of your recommendation so please do get in contact)

Our clients are passionate about creating and evolving a diverse workforce and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant.  Recruiting decisions are based on your experience and skills. Any reasonable adjustments in the workplace will be fully supported during the application and hiring process.
 

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