Facility Manager

About the Role

KONGSBERG Discovery is moving into Horten Horizon, our new office and factory in Horten. The facility is 44,000 sqm, BREEAM Very Good-certified and Energy Class A, and will support around 1,000 employees and the manufacturing of technology used for the discovery of ocean space.

We are now looking for a Facility Manager to establish and lead a new facility management team and build a world-class operation for our new site. This role is central to ensuring a safe, efficient, and sustainable work environment for employees and visitors. The position is a people leadership and operational management role, where results are delivered through structure, priorities, and strong execution through others.

You will work closely with key internal stakeholders, service providers, property owners and Kongsberg Eiendom AS, and collaborate tightly with our manufacturing maintenance function.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operation and maintenance of all buildings and facilities, coordinating with service providers, the property owners, and Kongsberg Eiendom AS
• Manage contracts and vendor relationships for cleaning, maintenance, catering, and other facility services
• Ensure compliance with HSE and environmental requirements, including ISO 14001, and drive workplace safety, ergonomics, and sustainability initiatives
• Own facility budgets, procurement, and cost optimization, using data to support prioritization and investment decisions
• Ensure meeting room infrastructure (IT/AV) is functional and supported
• Coordinate office moves, space planning, and continuous workplace improvements
• Monitor and follow up energy deliveries to the facilities

Personal characteristics

• Enjoys and thrives in leading people and delivering results through others
• Structured, clear, and decisive: sets expectations, delegates effectively, and follows up
• Strong problem-solving approach, handles multiple priorities and resolves issues with discipline
• Proactive, service-minded, and strong at managing interfaces and stakeholders
• Curious and improvement-oriented, motivated to shape structure, standards, and better ways of working
• Comfortable using data and KPIs to run operations and support investment decisions

Experience & Education

• Experience from facility management, property operations, contract/vendor management, or similar operational roles
• Experience with people leadership is strongly preferred (or clear motivation and readiness to take on leadership responsibility)
• Solid understanding of budgeting and financial follow-up in operational environments
• Sufficient technical understanding of building systems to communicate effectively and make informed priorities (not expected to be a technical specialist)
• Background from construction, property, or industrial/manufacturing environments is an advantage
• General IT competence
• Fluent in Norwegian and English, written and spoken
• Relevant bachelor’s degree or equivalent education (preferred, not required)

What We Offer

• A key role in establishing a world-class facility operation at a brand-new HQ and factory
• Significant influence on how the site is run and how the FM function is developed
• A high-tech, innovative environment with strong professional communities
• Competitive compensation and strong employee benefits
• A safe, collaborative work environment with close interaction across the organization

This employment may require security clearance by the Norwegian National Security Authority, clearance through the Civil Aviation Authority, or a background check. Please note that this might affect the offer process or employment.

Location: Horten, Norway

Interested in knowing more? Contact: Jonas Eriksson, Senior Project Manager. jonas.eriksson@kd.kongsberg.com

Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis.

About KONGSBERG Discovery

KONGSBERG Discovery serves ocean space, from the deepest sea to outer space. We develop technology that enables sustainable management of marine resources, monitoring climate change and critical infrastructure, and support for national security. Our solutions are used across offshore operations, fisheries, marine research, maritime activities, ocean energy production, infrastructure monitoring, and naval operations.

The business has over 1,100 employees located in Horten, Trondheim, Bergen and Oslo in Norway, as well as operations in Alicante (Spain), Aberdeen (UK), Lynnwood (Seattle), Houston and New Orleans (USA), Vancouver and Halifax (Canada), Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), and Singapore. KONGSBERG Discovery is part of KONGSBERG, a leading technology group based in Norway.