IFM Delivery Manager

Leonardo Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom.

Leonardo is a global leader in aerospace, defence, and security, seeking an experienced facilities management professional to lead Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) delivery in the UK.

Location:

GB – Luton – Cap. Green 300 (Primary) – Additional locations: GB – Basildon, GB – Edinburgh. Contract Type:
Permanent. Hybrid working available.

As the UK IFM Delivery Manager you will lead the planning, delivery and operational performance of outsourced IFM services across the Leonardo Electronics (LEUK) and Leonardo Cyber (LCUK) estates. Based in the Southeast of England you will travel regularly to other Leonardo UK locations and work on a hybrid basis.

• Full accountability for consistency in IFM service delivery across LEUK and LCUK estates.
• Lead Tier 1 and Tier 2 elements of the IFM Operational Excellence (OpEx) Model.
• Develop policy and author IFM‑related procedures and guidance.
• Represent the LEUK / LCUK FM function in cross‑functional teams and governance forums.
• Provide IFM subject‑matter expertise to support business objectives.
• Ensure statutory and contractual compliance of IFM partner and sub‑contractors through regular audit programme.
• Lead IFM innovation and continuous improvement activities.
• Assist in developing and managing the annual IFM budget and monthly stakeholder reporting.
• Work with site and project teams on annual asset lifecycle planning and capital forecasting.
• Act as the receiving client at handover for small‑to‑medium infrastructure/asset projects and manage handover change control to IFM provider.
• Drive Net Zero and sustainability metrics via utilities and BMS management.
• Support and lead new site setup, contract mobilisation and transformation projects.
• Input into design of strategic KPIs, CPIs and performance dashboards.
• Lead IFM input to audits, ISO accreditations and business continuity initiatives.

• Demonstrable experience and high performance in a similar IFM management role within a complex, technical, multi‑stakeholder organisation.
• IWFM membership, supported by a professional FM qualification.
• 5+ years’ experience in facilities and asset management, including compliance and auditing.
• Proven leadership in supplier performance management and stakeholder engagement.
• Demonstrated strategic and tactical thinking and ability to influence at senior levels.
• Understanding of UK FM legislative frameworks (HSE, environment, estates) and safety qualification IOSH or NEBOSH.
• Ability to manage project delivery milestones for small works.
• Experience drafting policy, SOPs and guidance documentation.
• Ability to represent and contribute to FM function at senior/strategic forums.
• Experience in defence / high‑security environments (desirable).
• Experience in high‑tech engineering / manufacturing / industrial businesses (desirable).
• Experience delivering net‑zero initiatives and workplace change projects (desirable).

This role is subject to pre‑employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). Additional controls such as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply (e.g., SC or DV). For more information, visit

• Generous leave with up to 12 additional flexi‑days per year.
• Employer‑contributed pension scheme with up to 15% contribution.
• Free access to mental health support, financial advice and employee‑led networks (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).
• Performance bonus scheme for employees at management level and below.
• Access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and Linked In Learning.
• Referral programme with financial reward.
• Flexible benefits package up to £500 per year for private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech and lifestyle discounts, gym memberships, etc.
• Flexible hours with hybrid working options. Part‑time possibilities discussed on request.

• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior level.
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time.
• Job function:
  Management and Manufacturing.
• Industries:
  Defense and Space Manufacturing, Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, Computer and Network Security.

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