Senior Facilities Manager

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We are looking for a Senior Facilities Manager for our Integrated Facility Management business line.

High-Profile Client Account

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Lead Facilities Excellence for a Premier Corporate Portfolio

Join JLL's Integrated Facilities Management team as Senior Facilities Manager on one of our most prestigious client accounts. This is your opportunity to take ownership of a high-profile office environment, lead service delivery at a senior level, and make a visible impact on how a leading organization experiences their workplace every day.

You'll work embedded within the client organization, building trusted relationships at all levels while managing budgets, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring operational excellence across the portfolio. If you're a seasoned FM professional ready to step into a strategic, client-facing leadership role, this is your chance to shine.

What You'll Do

• Strategic Site Leadership

Take full operational accountability for facility management across your assigned portfolio. Develop and implement the Building Operation Plan, ensuring every aspect of the workplace runs smoothly and efficiently while exceeding client expectations.

• Client Partnership

Serve as the primary FM point of contact for client leadership and staff. Build strong, trusted relationships through regular engagement, proactive communication, and responsive service delivery. You'll understand their needs deeply and anticipate challenges before they arise.

• Budget & Financial Management

Work with the Financial Manager to prepare and manage site budgets, ensuring financial compliance while identifying and delivering agreed cost savings. You'll control procurement, approve purchases, and ensure every pound delivers maximum value.

• Vendor & Contractor Management

Act as the primary contact for all contractors and service providers at your sites. Competitively bid contracts, manage vendor relationships, and integrate suppliers into the client culture so they deliver as an extension of your team.

• Service Delivery Excellence

Oversee maintenance, upkeep, inspections, and all hard and soft services. Ensure compliance with Health & Safety requirements, statutory obligations, and operating procedures while continuously refining service standards.

• Projects & Improvements

Identify and lead projects that enhance the value and functionality of the buildings. From refurbishments to equipment upgrades, you'll justify investments, coordinate delivery, and demonstrate measurable improvements to the client.

• Team Leadership

Manage, develop, and inspire your team of 10+ direct reports plus extended contractor personnel. Foster a collaborative culture where multifunctional teams work together seamlessly to deliver exceptional results.

• Stakeholder Management

Navigate complex stakeholder landscapes including client management at all levels, works councils, internal JLL teams, and partner companies. Your interpersonal skills and professionalism will be essential to success.

Essential Experience & Skills:

• Proven track record in facilities management across at least two different client sites

• Experience managing larger teams (10+ direct reports) with demonstrated leadership capability

• Strong client relationship management skills with ability to engage confidently at all organizational levels

• Budget ownership experience including planning, monitoring, and delivering cost efficiencies

• Excellent stakeholder management across diverse groups (client leadership, works councils, JLL teams, vendors)

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with ability to train and guide multifunctional teams

• Refurbishment experience, particularly with older or heritage buildings

• Fluent English plus local language proficiency

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and comfortable with FM systems and technology

• Highly organized with ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

What Will Set You Apart:

• Strategic mindset combined with hands-on problem-solving ability

• Natural relationship builder who earns trust through reliability and proactive service

• Financial acumen with commercial awareness

• Continuous improvement mentality, always looking for better ways to deliver

• Resilience and adaptability in a dynamic, client-facing role

What You Can Expect from JLL

Total Rewards: Our comprehensive program reflects our commitment to your career ambitions, recognition, wellbeing, benefits, and competitive pay.

Career Growth: Develop your strengths through varied experiences and clear progression pathways within a global leader.

Inclusive Culture: Work somewhere people naturally collaborate, where diverse perspectives are valued, and where your contributions truly matter.

Global Platform: Access to JLL's worldwide expertise, resources, and opportunities while making an impact locally.

Apply today!

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Location:

On-site –Paris, FRA

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