Facilities Manager - Railways

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 QualificationsApplicants 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 (eg 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 (eg SAP) and reporting against KPIs
• A proactive, hands-on approach with a strong focus on safety, compliance, and continuous improvement

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