Facilities Manager - Railways

4801621
  • Job type

    Permanent
  • Location

    Bounds Green, London
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Manufacturing
  • Industry

    Property & Real Estate
  • Pay

    £55,000 - £65,000 per annum + client benefits

Facilities Manager - Railways - Full Time - London

Our client is looking for a Facilities Manager to lead the delivery of facilities management across a Train Maintenance Centre, ensuring infrastructure is safe, compliant, and operating at the highest standard to support train availability.
In this role, you will oversee a wide range of technical and operational services, working closely with local teams, contractors, and stakeholders to maintain critical assets and deliver against contractual and safety requirements.

Role Responsibilities
  • Lead and manage all facilities activities across the TMC, ensuring infrastructure is maintained to support operational performance and train availability
  • Provide effective line management to Facilities Technicians and oversee contractors to deliver works safely and efficiently
  • Ensure full compliance with all legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements, including safety-critical systems and processes
  • Manage the facilities budget, including financial reporting, cost control, and procurement of services and materials
  • Plan and deliver maintenance programmes, asset management strategies, and continuous improvement initiative.

Required Qualifications
Applicants must meet the below requirements for the role:
  • Exposure within a Manufacturing, Mechanical, Transport, Automotive facility.
  • Experience of managing facilities within a complex, safety-critical environment
  • Strong knowledge of compliance standards (e.g. PUWER, LOLER, L8, Electricity at Work regulations)
  • NEBOSH certified.

What We're Looking For
  • Relevant track safety competence would be desirable.
  • Proven leadership experience managing technical teams and contractors
  • Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, and infrastructure systems
  • Excellent organisational and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Experience working with asset management systems (e.g. SAP) and reporting against KPIs
  • A proactive, hands-on approach with a strong focus on safety, compliance, and continuous improvement

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