Facilities Operations Manager

Our client is preparing for a major upcoming project and is looking for an experienced Facilities Operations Manager to oversee its facilities operations.

This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys taking ownership, managing different moving parts and ensuring that everything runs smoothly behind the scenes.

The role comes with a broad range of responsibilities, from managing contractors and service providers to overseeing operational performance, coordinating with stakeholders and ensuring that the highest standards are maintained.

What will you be doing?

• Overseeing the day-to-day facilities operations, ensuring that both technical and support services are delivered efficiently and to the required standards.
• Managing relationships and contracts with external contractors, suppliers and service providers.
• Monitoring service level agreements (SLAs), key performance indicators (KPIs) and overall contractual compliance.
• Acting as the main point of contact for facilities-related matters, working closely with stakeholders to address concerns and resolve operational issues.
• Coordinating planned and reactive maintenance, inspections, audits and emergency works.
• Overseeing essential services, including security, cleaning, maintenance, reception and other operational support functions.
• Identifying potential risks, resolving challenges and implementing appropriate measures to maintain smooth operations.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant health, safety and regulatory requirements.
• Overseeing budgets, supervising teams, preparing performance reports and supporting the implementation of facilities management systems.

What are we looking for?

• A minimum of 4 years of experience managing multidisciplinary facilities or logistics operations, including overseeing contractors, suppliers and external service providers.
• A valid driving licence is required.
• Applicants must currently reside in Malta.
• Excellent command of English, both written and spoken.
• A solid understanding of building infrastructure and technical systems, including HVAC, backup power and building automation systems.
• Strong organisational and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to manage several priorities at once.
• A proactive, practical approach to problem-solving, with the confidence to make decisions and take ownership.
• Experience working in a highly regulated or technically demanding environment would be considered a strong advantage.

What's in it for you?

• Health insurance coverage.
• Company car, including personal use during weekends.
• The opportunity to be involved in a major upcoming project, with plenty of responsibility, autonomy and exposure to different areas of operations.

If this sounds like the kind of responsibility you're looking for, we'd be happy to tell you more.