Bournemouth Airport is looking for an experienced Facilities & Maintenance Manager join our busy team.
This is an exciting time for the airport as we prepare for Summer 2025 and the launch of Jet2's operations.
As the Facilities and Maintenance Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation and maintenance of our airport facilities, systems, and infrastructure.
You will lead a team of in-house maintenance staff and manage external contractors to deliver minor works, capital projects, and asset management activities, all while ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards.
Your leadership and expertise will be crucial in maintaining the high operational standards that our passengers, staff, and business partners expect.
Key Responsibilities: Minor Works and Capital Projects Delivery: Oversee the planning, coordination, and delivery of minor works and capital projects, including civil engineering, construction, electrical and mechanical installations, and refurbishments.
Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standard.
Asset Management and Maintenance: Manage a comprehensive preventative maintenance program for airport core buildings, mechanical and electrical systems, car parks, roads, and surrounding areas.
Supervise reactive maintenance requests to ensure timely and cost-effective solutions.
Health, Safety, and Compliance: Ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations, including electrical safety, asbestos management, legionella control, and sustainability practices.
Maintain a safe working environment for all staff and contractors.
Sustainability and Energy Management: Lead initiatives to enhance energy efficiency and support sustainability goals across airport facilities.
Drive continuous improvement in environmental performance, aligned with ISO 14001 standards.
Team Leadership and Development: Lead, motivate, and develop a team of in-house maintenance staff.
Provide training, conduct performance reviews, and foster a culture of excellence and customer service.
Reporting and Performance Management: Provide regular reports to senior management on the progress of capital projects, asset performance, energy consumption, and overall maintenance activities.
Use KPIs to monitor performance and drive improvements.
Skills and Experience: Proven experience in facilities management, construction, or engineering, ideally within an airport or similar high-traffic, complex environment.
Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, and civil engineering principles, as well as knowledge of airport systems and infrastructure.
Experience managing capital projects and minor works, with a track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.
Expertise in asset management, including lifecycle management and preventative maintenance strategies.
A deep knowledge of health, safety, and environmental regulations, with a commitment to ensuring compliance across all operations.
Demonstrated ability to lead and develop teams, manage contractors, and deliver high standards of customer service.
Strong organisational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Relevant qualifications in facilities management, engineering, or a related field (e.g., HNC, HND, or equivalent).