Facilities Manager / Authorised PersonOxford

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Hays Facilities Management is recruiting for an experienced Facilities Manager / Authorised Person to lead hard service delivery across a multi-site client portfolio in Oxford.This is a senior, technically focused role with full accountability for engineering performance, statutory compliance and safety across multiple buildings. You will act as the technical authority on site, leading engineers and specialist suppliers while ensuring high standards of service, compliance and asset performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all hard FM services including M&E and statutory compliance
• Act as the technical authority for site operations across a multi-site portfolio
• Full ownership of Environmental, Health & Safety compliance for direct teams and supply chain partners
• Manage Authorised Person responsibilities, including pressure systems and confined space
• Ensure safe systems of work, permits, isolations and emergency procedures are in place and followed
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis and regulatory reporting
• Ensure all mandatory training is completed, including PPE, LOTO and confined space
• Oversee PPM delivery, reactive maintenance and asset performance
• Manage engineering teams, supervisors and specialist subcontractors
• Maintain accurate compliance records, audits and site documentation
• Deliver services in line with contractual scope, managing site-specific variations
• Support budget control through performance metrics and operational reporting
• Use CMMS systems for work order and maintenance management
• Act as a key technical point of contact for stakeholders and clients

Skills & Experience Required

• Degree-level qualification or relevant industry professional qualification
• Authorised Person status for pressure systems
• Authorised Person status for confined space
• Industry recognised Environmental Health & Safety qualification
• Membership or affiliation with a relevant professional body
• Strong background in hard FM and engineering delivery
• Proven experience managing engineering teams and suppliers
• Sound knowledge of current legislation, compliance and statutory requirements
• Strong communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills
• Comfortable with audits, reporting and documentation
• Good understanding of sustainability, energy and environmental impacts
• CMMS experience preferred

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact Hays Facilities Management. xbpsjku

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