Facilities Manager - Operations Site Lead

Facilities Engineer / Facilities Project Coordinator

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Facilities Engineer to support an upcoming facilities project within a regulated manufacturing environment.

This role will report directly to the Technical Services Lead and will be responsible for coordinating facility-related activities, managing external vendors and contractors, and ensuring projects and maintenance activities are executed safely, efficiently, and in line with operational requirements.

The successful candidate will act as the key point of contact for day-to-day facilities activities, supporting both ongoing operations and site improvement projects, including a significant door replacement programme within production areas.

This is a hands-on coordination role focused on contractor oversight, project execution and facilities support rather than direct people management.

Key Responsibilities

Facilities Project Coordination

• Support the delivery of site facilities projects and infrastructure upgrades.
• Coordinate activities relating to an upcoming door replacement programme across operational areas.
• Ensure all activities are planned and executed with minimal disruption to site operations.
• Track project milestones, contractor performance and project timelines.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders and external vendors to ensure successful project delivery.

Vendor & Contractor Management

• Act as the primary contact for facilities contractors and service providers.
• Coordinate hard service vendors carrying out maintenance, repair and project activities.
• Ensure contractors comply with site procedures, permit-to-work requirements and safety standards.
• Monitor contractor performance and escalate issues where necessary.
• Review contractor work scopes and support service delivery management.

Facilities Operations

• Support day-to-day facilities activities across the site.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance and corrective maintenance activities.
• Ensure key facility systems remain operational and fit for purpose.
• Assist with troubleshooting facilities-related issues and coordinating external support when required.
• Support asset management and facilities documentation activities.

Stakeholder Management

• Work closely with the Technical Services Lead and wider site teams.
• Coordinate facilities activities with production and operational stakeholders.
• Provide updates on contractor progress, project status and site activities.
• Ensure clear communication between vendors and internal stakeholders.

Health & Safety

• Ensure contractors operate in accordance with site safety procedures.
• Support permit-to-work processes and contractor inductions.
• Participate in safety reviews and risk assessments where required.
• Promote safe working practices across all facilities activities.

Required Experience

• 5-7+ years of Facilities, Engineering or Technical Services experience.
• Experience coordinating facilities projects or site infrastructure upgrades.
• Strong experience managing external vendors and contractors.
• Experience supporting hard services activities such as:
• HVAC
• Building services
• Utilities
• Mechanical systems
• Electrical systems
• Experience working within manufacturing, industrial or regulated environments.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and priorities simultaneously.

Preferred Background

• Trade-qualified candidate (Electrical, Mechanical, HVAC, Building Services or similar).
• Facilities Engineer, Facilities Coordinator, Facilities Supervisor or Hard Services Facilities background.
• Previous experience supporting production facilities or manufacturing sites.
• Experience delivering small-to-medium capital projects.
• GMP/pharmaceutical experience beneficial but not essential.

Reporting Structure

• Reports directly to the Technical Services Lead (Daragh Curley).
• Close day-to-day interaction with site operational stakeholders.
• No direct people management responsibilities.
• Responsible for coordination of external vendors and contractors.

Interview Process

Stage 1

• Technical Services Lead (Daragh Curley)

Stage 2

• Technical Services Leadership Team

• maintenance programmes