M&E Manager

Your new company 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 If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)