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Facilities Manager

 
Background
A Facilities Manager looks after the buildings and spaces where people work or study. They make sure everything runs smoothly—from fixing broken equipment and managing cleaning schedules to controlling heating and lighting, ordering supplies, and keeping the building safe and secure. They work with different teams and contractors to solve problems quickly and keep costs down.
Similar Roles
Building Surveyor
Lessons to help you on this path
Next Step Roles
Senior Facilities Manager→Facilities Director→Operations Manager→Estate Manager
Publications
Facilities Management JournalFM World
Books
Facilities Management: An ExplanationThe Facilities Management HandbookBuilding Maintenance and Preservation
Key Figures
Keith AlexanderStormy FridaySheila KaushikPeter Usher
Classification
SIC Code0, 0The Standard Industry Code
Dewey Reference658.2, 690For looking up books in your local library
Synonyms
Facilities OfficerBuilding ManagerFacilities CoordinatorPlant Manager
Last Updated: Thursday, May 7th, 2026
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