Facility manager

A facility manager is an important management role within facility management, holding the overall responsibility for overseeing and managing both the indoor and outdoor areas of a property (facility). 

Facility management involves the operation and development of buildings and infrastructure to provide value for the business, people, and society, making it relevant for all businesses to have a facility manager. 

A facility manager holds the overall responsibility for overseeing and managing both the indoor and outdoor areas of a property. Their work is multifaceted and often involves a mix of technical know-how, management skills, and a solid understanding of the company's needs. The core tasks are to ensure that the buildings are operationally reliable and comfortable to be in. 

Facility managers often work in workplaces such as offices, educational institutions, healthcare facilities, hotel complexes, and other places accessible to the public or serving as private businesses. 

In their daily operations, the job typically involves organising service and maintenance tasks, monitoring quality and safety standards, handling negotiations and contract administration, budgeting and financial management, coordinating employees' tasks, and maintaining an ongoing dialogue with clients and other key stakeholders. It is also part of a facility manager's role to ensure that buildings comply with applicable laws and regulations. 

As the physical workplace evolves, facility managers are becoming increasingly essential. They are experts navigating the challenges that come with remote work and hybrid offices, always prioritising employees' well-being. 

Next time you enjoy the clean canteen or the comfortable meeting room, then think of your facility manager. They are the ones who excel at creating a work environment that allows everyone to thrive and perform at their best. 

We engage in a wide range of tasks within facility management, including strategic, tactical, and operational optimisation tasks. 

Are you, for instance, faced with an extensive and complex task with ESG reporting when it comes to data collection? We can help create an overview of data and costs and optimise them. Additionally, we can assist with process optimisation and contract review, tailoring them to your company's specific needs. 

As you might sense, the list is long, and we can also help with operational strategy, strategies and policies for property portfolio development, building maintenance, asset management, facility-related services, etc.