Head of Facility Management

At Dalkia, we're driven by a shared purpose: tackling climate change and building a better, more sustainable future. At Dalkia, we're driven by a shared purpose: tackling climate change and building a better, more sustainable future. Facilities Manager
South London, supporting schools across the wider London area

Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00am-4:00pm

Mobile role requiring regular travel across London

We are looking for a Facilities Manager to oversee facilities management services across approximately 21-22 schools within a defined geographical area. Based in South London, this is a highly mobile role, and you should expect to spend at least three days each week travelling between sites.

You will take responsibility for the day-to-day delivery of services across your allocated schools, coordinating Dalkia UK engineers, subcontractors and site teams to ensure planned maintenance and compliance requirements are delivered effectively.

This is a client-facing position requiring strong relationship-building skills and the confidence to work independently, make informed decisions and manage priorities without direct supervision.

Maintain site logbooks, compliance records and supporting documentation to an auditable standard.

Carry out scheduled health, safety and compliance inspections, completing reports and managing resulting actions.

Review and approve subcontractor risk assessments and method statements before attendance.

Supervise subcontractors and review service sheets, certificates and supporting evidence following completion.

Hold regular, structured meetings with GLF Regional Partners and school representatives.

Build and maintain positive relationships with clients, stakeholders, suppliers and subcontractors.

Escalate compliance risks, service failures and overdue actions appropriately.

Support the Contract Manager in preparing for and attending quarterly and annual client meetings.

Ensure services are delivered safely and sustainably and in accordance with legal, statutory and company requirements.

Working knowledge of building services, statutory compliance and maintenance delivery.

Experience coordinating multiple sites or several workstreams simultaneously.

Strong planning, organisation and communication skills.

Ability to travel regularly throughout London.

IOSH Managing Safely, or willingness to complete the qualification while in the role.

Previous experience within a facilities management environment.

You will be an organised and proactive Facilities Manager who can provide clear operational direction to engineers and subcontractors while maintaining high standards across a busy, multi-site estate.

You will understand the importance of compliance, risk management and accurate record-keeping, while remaining commercially aware and focused on delivering an excellent service. 23 days holiday increasing with length of service, plus Bank Holidays + birthday off, + option to purchase additional 5 days

Pension scheme

Private medical insurance (after 1 year service)

Employee Referral bonus with generous bonuses for ‘referring a friend'

The opportunity to use one working day per year volunteering to help the local community

Flexible Benefits Scheme - including eye care voucher, store discounts for major retailers, salary sacrifice electric car vehicle lease scheme, personal IT equipment loans, impartial financial/savings guidance

Employee Assistance Programme - free, confidential 24/7 365 support on all lifestyle matters

Full induction and training

Access to our extensive career portal with career planner tool and online learning

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
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