Facilities Manager - IKEA Bangna

The IKEA vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people. We do this by offering a wide range of well-designed, functional home furnishing products at prices so low that as many people as possible can afford them. We operate in Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand – and have an ambitious expansion plan to bring a little bit of Sweden to new markets in the region. We are part of the Ikano Group of companies and the only IKEA franchisee owned by the Kamprad family that founded IKEA.

We also develop, own and operate Shopping Centres that are anchored by IKEA and create walkable communities by including residential, office and other types of real estate in our development plans.

We work towards making sustainability a natural part of our everyday work. We are active in our communities, driving and supporting social initiatives that benefit children, women and the environment.

About the job

As a specialist function, the purpose is to ensure that (IKEA STORE) has the proper systems and teams (contracted and co-working) in place to deliver results, and keep our properties, buildings and supporting infrastructure in safe, working order, available and open for business.

Your assignment

As the Facilities Manager, you are expected to provide a calm level of assurance and command of the property and its facilities to enable the business to continue, safely and in confidence, their daily routine operations

• Manage and develop a team of 5 to 7 direct reports working together towards department goals and the goals of IKEA.  Willing and open to extend support and expertise to other units
• Management of all FM service contracts and vendor management. Ensure that the scope of works is in line with the Matrix and that the services and assets are being delivered and maintained to IKEA SEAMEX expectations. Monitor FM contracts for compliance and cost control. Maintain partnering relationship with vendors, suppliers, and contractors while ensuring they deliver best products and services at minimum expenses
• Implement condition based & preventive maintenance and repair schedules for the roof, building façade, road drainage system, all facilities and buildings; Plan, organize and execute maintenance repairs, minor installation and replacement SISAN’s to ensure smooth running of the operations; Carry out preventative maintenance of all MEP facilities including a strong monitoring regime of condition based maintenance to schedule planned repairs and timely part replacement, to ensure the smooth functioning of the building and Property plant, equipment and installations
• Manage the facility operations, energy consumption, and maintenance of the facilities infrastructure, buildings, with the aim of being operationally efficient. Ensure technical teams are trained and competent for operations and maintenance of the building.
• Investigate, and take corrective actions to overcome technical problems. Develop and implement solutions, trouble shoot on day to day operational problems of facilities and building. Take charge on all emergency control on and off hours.
• Lead the Facilities & Projects team in different assignments, working efficiently within in a matrix organization. Assist in developing and or updating work specifications to ensure maximum results are achieved.
• Ensure that our Buildings and Property are compliant to statutory legal requirements and that IKEAs’ rules and regulations, Policies and SOPs are adhered to. Perform periodical quality control inspections to ensure adherence to company specifications and standards
• Shared responsibility for business results, goals, defining and applying life cycle within all functional work processes, especially in annual budgeting. Assure the reliability and cost-effective operations of various facilities whilst controlling the build-up of the maintenance cos

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Your profile

Knowledge and Capabilities:

•  Communication: Must be able to communicate and understand English - speaking and technical writing; able to communicate clearly business and technical concepts and issues to fellow co-workers and senior management

•  Education: Property, Technical or Engineering Degree from a recognized institution (university or Polytech) or relevant trade experience in Property and Facilities Management

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years management or supervisory experience in facilities management/maintenance management/ building operations maintenance.  Proven track-record of leading and developing a team with hands-on knowledge in handling all technical aspects of building and facilities management with Project Management Experience.

•  Network: Member of IWFM, IFMA, IAM, RICS or local Property / FM Industry Institution would be an advantage.

•  Statutory Compliance: Well versed in all Thailand local laws & regulations governing property maintenance, building management, statutory compliance and certification and licenses.

•  Project and Contract Management: Experienced in Construction Management, Knowledge of & experience in Commercial Contract Management and Law, able to alter /draft FM contracts for review. APM, PMI, or Prince 2 Qualified would be an advantage.

•  ICT & Management Systems: Able to use Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Skype, Outlook, etc). Knowledge of and Experience in CAFM/CMMS Systems operations and reporting

Please apply by 9 October 2025

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