Senior or Principal FM Consultant

Overview

As a Senior/Principal Consultant in FM advisory, you will lead and support advisory commissions that improve facilities management outcomes. You work across multiple engagements, applying best practices to deliver high-quality outputs and drive client satisfaction. You’ll engage with stakeholders, perform analyses, and help shape FM strategies and operating models. This role sits in a growth-focused team that partners with clients to unlock real estate potential and transformational change.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the delivery of FM advisory commissions with high-quality outputs and client satisfaction
• Contribute to project delivery across multiple engagements using FM best practices and analytical insight
• Undertake detailed analysis, develop reports, and support client deliverables
• Assist in workshops, stakeholder engagement, and client presentations
• Build strong relationships with client stakeholders and internal teams
• Apply knowledge of FM operations, CAFM/IWMS systems, and asset management principles to deliver practical solutions
• Support FM design reviews, audits, and operational readiness activities
• Contribute to data analysis to inform recommendations
• Assist in developing methodologies, tools, and best practices
• Support business development including research, proposal development, and bid preparation
• Identify opportunities within existing engagements and escalate to senior team members
• Collaborate within project teams and mentor junior colleagues
• Demonstrate awareness of project budgets and timelines, supporting quality, governance and risk management

Key requirements

• Experience delivering FM advisory or consultancy projects
• Working knowledge of CAFM and IWMS systems
• Understanding of FM asset management principles (e.g. SFG20, planned maintenance)
• Knowledge of FM operations, contract management, and service delivery models
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Ability to engage effectively with stakeholders and work in a team
• Degree qualified (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline, or significant industry experience
• Progress toward or interest in professional accreditation (e.g. IWFM, RICS, CIBSE)
• Experience within FM, consultancy, or related environment
• Exposure to client-facing project delivery
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, Visio)

• Stakeholder engagement
• Team collaboration
• Analytical thinking
• CAFM/IWMS systems
• FM asset management principles (SFG20)
• Data analysis and interpretation

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