Job type
PermanentLocation
Bounds Green, LondonWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
ManufacturingIndustry
Property & Real EstatePay
£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
