In brief
In our illustrative example a wrong FM Manager hire costs about 116% of annual salary once lost output, cover, rework and a second search are counted. Replace the assumptions with your own figures before approving a search budget.
The visible and hidden costs of a wrong FM hire, the cost of the empty chair, a worked example and a worksheet to complete with your own figures.
What the guide covers
- The visible and hidden costs of a wrong hire
- The cost of the empty chair
- A worked example with stated assumptions and a cost-by-level table
- A ten-line worksheet to complete with your own numbers
- Early warning signs and how to reduce the risk
- Questions finance will ask
Related reading
- Interim FM Day Rates and IR35: A UK Guide for 2026
- The FM Director and COO Hiring Playbook
- How to Reduce Hiring Risk in Facilities Management
Who this resource is for
Employers, finance leads and HR teams who need to size the risk before approving an FM, estates or workplace search.
Talk to Maxwell Stephens
If you want to talk this through, contact Maxwell Stephens or call 0207 118 4848.