Facilities Management is an enormous sector. The term covers an almost limitless range of roles, job titles and management levels, from building services and workplace operations through to estates strategy and director-level leadership.
Success in the industry depends on staying competitive, and getting started means being able to demonstrate a real understanding of the principles behind Facilities Management. A career in FM will take candidates down different paths depending on their specialism, experience, qualifications and ability. This guide was written for those looking to start out in the sector, and for more experienced professionals looking to develop their career.
This is the original edition of the guide. A fully updated and expanded version is available here: Starting and Developing a Career in Facilities Management.
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