KeyFM Consulting
Facilities Management Support
Track Record – Delivering FM consultancy 35+ years
Experienced - over 100 years of consultancy experience within the team
Sectors - Industrial, Commercial, Government, UK & International
True FM – zero conflict of interest, 100% client focus
Strategic <> Tactical <> Operational
KeyFM Consulting
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Why KeyFM Consulting?
THE FUNDAMENTALS OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
- Compliance
- Standards
- Value for Money
If you believe that there is room for improvement in your organisation within the associated tasks and activities of these fundamentals, Key FM Consulting can assist.
Facilities management should be strategic, not reactive.
KeyFM Consulting assits organisations bringing clarity, control, and measurable value to the workplace. Through independent advice, data-led insight, and practical expertise, we enable better decisions, stronger performance, and sustainable results.
We are one of the longest-established independent FM consultancies, supporting public and private sector organisations globally to turn FM into a business advantage.
We have for many years supported organisations worldwide with assistance from our technologies operating as a ‘critical friend’ and confidential ally as an effective extension to the existing in-house management team.
What Sets Us Apart
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What We Do
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Achievable Outcomes
- Compliance – deliver statutory and corporate compliance through structured policies, processes and procedures delivering consistency and continuity to your activities.
- Standards – operate to international FM standards with assistance from the people who wrote them that will meet the needs of the organisation(s) that you serve.
- Value for Money – optimise your strategies and their application in the workplace via strategic procurement processes, performance measurement, continuous improvement, and today’s technologies that will deliver tangible and transparent financial efficiencies.
Sample Support Activities
Associated with the three fundamental headings, stated below are some examples of typical activities that we routinely undertake in support of our clients. We constantly update this page, but if you still can’t find what you’re looking for, please feel free to get in touch with us – we will be more than happy to help.
📊 ISO 41001 Implementation
- Certified support for global FM standards compliance
- Robust frameworks for long-term operational success
- End-to-end guidance through audits and certification
🏢 Workplace Optimisation
- Diagnostics, strategy, and operational alignment
- Smart technology and workplace transformation
- Reduced costs, improved efficiency, ISO 41001 alignment
🏙️ Smart Buildings & Technologies
- Sensor-based monitoring and diagnostics
- Real-time asset tracking and performance insights
- Tailored smart environments to enhance efficiency
📘 Standards
- Management Systems: ISO 41001, ISO 45001
- Information & Data: Information Management Initiative, ISO 19650
- Risk & Security: ISO 27001, ISO 31000
🌱 Sustainability
- Energy and carbon reduction strategies
- Space optimisation for hybrid working models
- Develop or optimize any business CSR strategy to ensure a healthy, productive working environment.
🛡️ Security Solutions
- Security design, audits, risk management, and testing
- Training, supervision, and contract oversight
- Performance optimisation, cost reduction, and compliance
Our Management Team
Our team consists of highly qualified and motivated professionals, who are all experts in their field. With many years of experience in the industry, they have the expertise to provide comprehensive, first-rate services to our clients.
Sarah-Jane Mitchell
Head of Business Services
Sarah-Jane brings over 20+ years’ experience in hospitality and facilities management, leading efficient Head Office operations while supporting consultants across the business. ProFM-qualified and holding a Level 5 Management & Leadership certification, she combines strong organisational capability with a practical, results-driven approach
Simon Coward
Head of Operations and Compliance
Simon has over 30 years’ experience in security and facilities operations, spanning manned guarding, electronic systems, and operational delivery. An Institute of Security Management member with Health & Safety qualifications, he brings a practical, best-practice-led approach focused on delivering real value
Stuart Craig
Head of Business Development
Stuart Craig brings 25+ years of operational and consultancy experience, Stuart has worked at the highest level for some of the UK’s most influential FM organisations. Responsible for business development and growth he has been instrumental in helping organisations realise their full potential. Degree qualified (MSc) in management, he is also a qualified engineer (IEng) and is specialised in PFI contracts.
Stan Mitchell
Consultant and Trainer
Stan Mitchell has 35+ years’ global Facilities Management experience and has led the growth of Key Facilities Management across over 20 countries. A former Chair of the British Institute of Facilities Management, he has contributed to the BSI FM Committee and helped develop ISO TC 267 and the first international FM standards through the International Organisation for Standardisation
Alan Baxter
Consultant
Alan Baxter brings 35+ years’ Facilities Management experience across the UK and internationally, specialising in governance, compliance and operational standards. A founding council member of the Association of Facilities Managers, he has helped develop FM policies aligned with international ISO standards.
David Waghorn
Consultant
David Waghorn brings over 35 years of senior experience in integrated facilities management, including 18 years as an Account Director overseeing outsourced contracts for multinational organisations across pharmaceutical, beverage, technology, and telecommunications sectors. He has experience in both service delivery and agency roles, with earlier in-house positions in energy, engineering, construction, and financial services.