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Facilities Management CV Guide: FM CV Tips UK

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Facilities Management CV Guide: FM CV Tips UK

A well-crafted Facilities Management CV (FM CV) sets you apart in the competitive UK job market. Whether you’re applying for a facilities manager, FM coordinator or asset manager role, this SEO-optimised guide will help you highlight the technical skills, leadership experience and compliance expertise that recruiters demand.

1. FM CV Format and Style

  • British English: Use UK spelling and the term “CV”.

  • Length: Keep to 2 pages maximum.

  • Font & Layout: Choose Arial or Calibri, clear headings and bullet points - avoid logos or graphics to ensure ATS compatibility.

  • Header: Include name, location and email. Exclude photos, DOB and personal details.

  • Professional Profile: 2–4 lines summarising FM experience and key strengths.
    - Example: “Facilities Manager with 8 years’ experience overseeing HVAC, security and compliance for commercial portfolios.”


2. Tailoring CV Content for Facilities Management

  • Operational Achievements: Showcase project successes and financial impact.
    - Example: “Oversaw £1m office refurbishment delivered 10% under budget with zero incidents.”

  • Technical Expertise: List health & safety standards (NEBOSH, ISO 45001), building systems (HVAC, plumbing, BMS control) and CAFM/BIM tools.

  • Qualifications & Memberships: Include IWFM certification, Chartered status or NEBOSH credentials.

  • Keyword Matching: Mirror terms from the job advert - e.g. “strategic planning,” “enterprise FM,” “chiller maintenance.”

  • Quantify Results: Cost savings, efficiency gains or service-level improvements.


3. Common FM CV Mistakes to Avoid

  • Duty Lists: Avoid generic duties - explain how you achieved results (e.g. “Implemented preventive maintenance schedule, reducing downtime by 15%”).

  • Soft Skills Omission: Highlight stakeholder engagement, team leadership and contractor liaison.

  • Outdated Formatting: Steer clear of old-fashioned jargon or unprofessional bullet styles.

  • Irrelevant Details: No photos, hobbies or personal data - focus solely on FM achievements.


4. Advanced FM CV Tips

  • Continuous Improvement: Mention Lean, Six Sigma or green building initiatives.

  • Technology Skills: AutoCAD, CAFM systems and facility software.

  • Cross-Functional Leadership: Show collaboration with HR (workspace planning) and Finance (capex budgeting).

  • Sustainability Focus: Demonstrate energy cost reductions (e.g. “LED retrofit saved 20% on power bills”).

5. Facilities Management CV Template
  • Profile:
    “Facilities Manager with 8 years’ experience in commercial property. Expertise in maintenance strategy, vendor management and sustainability initiatives.”

  • Experience:
    - FM Lead, GlobalCorp Ltd (2018–Present): Introduced CAFM system and restructured vendor contracts, cutting costs by 12% while improving service levels.
    - Senior FM, TechStart HQ (2014–2018): Supervised 50,000 sq ft complex; launched energy campaigns reducing consumption by £30k/year.

  • Education & Credentials: BSc Facilities Management, IWFM certification, NEBOSH.

  • Skills: Budget & contract management, AutoCAD/BIM, emergency planning, stakeholder engagement.

  • Additional Information: Multi-site coordination, language skills, travel readiness.

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