M&E Manager
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We are partnering with a large unitary local authority to recruit an experienced M&E Manager to lead the delivery of Hard Facilities Management services across a complex and politically visible public estate.This is a senior interim role, suited to an accomplished FM professional with strong leadership, contract management, and public sector experience, capable of operating at Head-of-Service interface level.
Your new role
Reporting directly to the Head of FM & Capital Projects, you will be responsible for the strategic and operational management of Hard FM services, ensuring statutory compliance, service continuity, value for money, and high customer satisfaction.Key responsibilities include:
End‑to‑end management of core Hard FM contracts (including M&E and Fabric)
Senior oversight of FM supply chain partners and contractor performance
Line management, coaching, and performance management of Hard FM Supervisors
Ensuring full statutory compliance (Fire, Gas, Electrical, Legionella, Asbestos, LOLER, Building Safety Act / Golden Thread)
Ownership of FM budgets, expenditure control, and financial reporting
Leading service improvement, audit outcomes, and performance recovery plans
Working collaboratively with capital projects, energy, sustainability, and corporate stakeholders
Deputising for the Head of FM Delivery as required
The role plays a key part in supporting the council's estate strategy, carbon reduction commitments, and wider corporate objectives.
What you'll need to succeed
You will be a confident senior M&E leader with the credibility to operate in a complex public sector environment.Essential:
Degree‑level qualification in Building Services or Facilities Management or related discipline
Strong experience managing M&E Services or Hard FM services at a senior level, ideally within a local authority or wider public sector
Proven contract management expertise (NEC / JCT)
In‑depth knowledge of statutory building compliance and safety legislation
Experience of line managing M&E Teams or FM teams and driving performance improvement
Strong financial, commercial, and stakeholder management skills
Ability to present and report to senior leadership and committees
Highly Desirable:
NEBOSH / IOSH senior health & safety qualification
Chartered or senior professional membership (IWFM, CIBSE, or equivalent)
Experience of service transformation or change management within FM delivery
What you'll get in return
Market‑leading daily rate £380-£410 per day UmbrellaHigh‑impact senior leadership role
Opportunity to influence estate strategy, compliance, and service excellence
Stable, well‑structured council environment with defined governance
What you need to do now
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