Facilities Management Transition Leader. Job in Stafford LilyLifestyle Jobs

Rubicon Consulting is currently recruiting for a FM Transition Manager on a 6 month Contract, based in Stafford (3-4 days per week on site)

Overview

Our Client is seeking an experienced Facilities Management (FM) Transition Manager to lead and oversee the transition between FM service providers within a manufacturing environment. This is a critical role responsible for ensuring the transition is delivered in line with agreed contractual terms, with no service disruption.

The successful candidate will act as the client-side lead, bringing strong expertise in complex FM environments and supplier transitions to provide hands on management, oversight, and assurance throughout the process.

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the FM supplier transition, acting as the client-side Transition Manager
• Lead and oversee all transition activities, ensuring delivery aligns with contractual agreements
• Hold suppliers accountable and ensure a fair, transparent, and controlled transition process
• Identify, manage, and mitigate risks, issues, and gaps throughout the transition lifecycle
• Act as the primary interface between internal stakeholders and FM providers
• Establish and manage governance, reporting, and escalations
• Drive transition planning, mobilisation, and execution phases
• Ensure continuity of critical manufacturing operations, minimising disruption to production

Required Experience & Skills

• Proven experience in a Transition Manager role within complex Facilities Management (FM) environments
• Strong track record of delivering FM supplier transitions (mobilisation and demobilisation)
• Experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Experience working with major FM providers
• Working knowledge of TUPE regulations and their application within FM transitions
• Ability to challenge suppliers and stakeholders effectively while maintaining strong working relationships
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on risk control and delivery assurance

Objective of the Role

To successfully deliver a controlled, transparent, and contract-compliant transition between FM suppliers within a manufacturing environment, ensuring business continuity and protecting the organisation from risk, cost exposure, and delivery gaps.

Our Company

Rubicon Consulting is a Talent management consultancy which helps you to optimise business performance and competitive advantage by choosing the right people first time!