FM Transition Manager
CV-LibraryStafford, StaffordshirecontractPosted: 5 May 2026
Apply NowRubicon 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
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