All about Facility Management Jobs

Facility management is an interdisciplinary field that covers such important functions as health and safety, fire safety, security, maintenance, statutory responsibilities, waste management, commercial and property management. In essence, jobs in facility management are concerned with arranging the smooth running and proper function of buildings and properties.

The broad range of roles and responsibilities in facilities management mean that there are varied career options and diverse routes of entry to the field. You can advance to a high level within facility management through obtaining a graduate-entry position. However, you can also work your way up from a lower level by obtaining practical experience and qualifications such as those offered by the Institute of Leadership and Management. You may also choose to enter facilities management laterally from a related role such as office management, building services or another job in the real estate industry.

If entering facility management as graduate, degrees in engineering, construction, surveying, business and property are most advantageous, although graduates of all disciplines may be accepted. Postgraduate qualifications from the British Institute of Facilities Management can aid your career and increase your promotion prospects.

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