Facilities Manager

Contract role (6 months)
Manufacturing / Industrial Environment
3-4 days per week on?site (Stafford)
We are supporting a complex manufacturing operation undergoing a Facilities Management (FM) supplier transition. This is an opportunity for an experienced FM Transition Manager to take a client?side leadership role, overseeing the mobilisation and demobilisation of FM providers while ensuring business continuity and contractual compliance.
This role offers the chance to work within an operationally critical environment, collaborating with internal stakeholders and major FM suppliers to deliver a controlled, transparent, and disruption?free transition.

Key Responsibilities

Act as the client?side Transition Manager for the FM supplier change
Lead and oversee all transition, mobilisation, and execution activities
Ensure delivery aligns fully with contractual terms and agreed governance
Hold incumbent and incoming suppliers accountable for transition delivery
Identify, manage, and mitigate risks, issues, and gaps throughout the transition lifecycle
Establish and manage transition governance, reporting, and escalation processes
Act as the primary interface between internal stakeholders and FM service providers
Ensure continuity of critical manufacturing operations, minimising disruption to production

Experience & Skills Required

Proven experience in an FM Transition Manager role within complex environments
Strong track record delivering FM supplier transitions (mobilisation and demobilisation)
Experience working in manufacturing or industrial settings
Exposure to major FM providers (e.g. CBRE, Equans, or similar)
Working knowledge of TUPE regulations within FM transitions
Ability to challenge suppliers and stakeholders constructively
Strong stakeholder engagement, communication, and influencing skills
High attention to detail with a focus on risk control and delivery assurance

Working Pattern

3-4 days per week on?site in Stafford
Flexibility required during key transition milestones