March 19, 2008—The annual Hays/PFM Salary Survey shows how the FM sector offers good careers, benefits and rewards at all levels. Published in the March edition of [ital]PFM,[unital] the survey reveals trends in salaries and packages across the UK.
Tim Cook, managing director of Hays Facilities Management, commented: “The market is currently very buoyant and as of today, the current economic uncertainty has shown no signs of affecting the FM market. Generally, the overall trend has been for a steady increase to salaries with very few regional differences.”
Facilities Directors in Central London can now expect to earn salaries ranging from £75,000 to £150,000, with the majority earning around £95,000. A Facilities Assistant can expect to earn around £26,000.
One trend in 2007 is the lack of regional variations. This is particularly the case at the more junior levels—where the salary differential between Central London and the North is minimal.
Some 66% of candidates surveyed stated that developing their career and skills was the most important reason for getting qualifications. Only 15% responded that obtaining a higher salary is the most important reason for gaining a qualification.
BIFM membership is usually a pre-requisite for the more senior facilities management roles, as is a degree. Many employers are now also asking their FM staff to have a qualification in health and safety, such as a NEBOSH or IOSH, and this will become increasingly important as health and safety becomes a recognized part of the FM role.
A total of 80% of employees surveyed stated that the search for a higher salary would persuade them to look for another role. However, this was followed by the search for a new challenge (59%), highlighting the responsibility of the employer to provide an effective career path and adequate career development opportunities.
For more information, see the PFM Web site.
