CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real‑estate management.
About the Role
Assistant Facilities Manager for a 6‑month fixed‑term contract, based in Manchester. The position focuses on coordinating clients, vendors and contractors to ensure complex work orders are completed and supports Property Managers with repairs and investment plans.
What You’ll Do
* Communicate between clients and service providers, ensuring all procedures, policies and reporting formats are understood and implemented.
* Schedule repairs from work order requests.
* Review data from work order reports to determine performance and progress status.
* Maintain accurate work orders, proposals, department files and other paperwork submitted by vendors.
* Present information to an internal department and large groups of employees.
* Identify and solve typical and atypical problems within your work area without supervisory approval.
* Evaluate and select solutions from established options.
* Impact the team through the quality of services or information provided.
* Follow standardized procedures and practices, receiving regular but moderate supervision and guidance.
* Support the Facilities Manager and Finance Team in setting and forecasting the budget.
* Assist with client events and VIP visits.
What You’ll Need
* Facilities Management experience and experience in a similar role.
* Established understanding of work routines and standards, and the ability to apply skills and knowledge across a range of processes, procedures and systems.
* Intermediate problem‑solving skills, able to review and select solutions from available options without supervisory approval.
* Ability to explain detailed and complicated information within the team clearly and concisely.
* Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
* Strong organizational skills with a robust inquisitive mindset.
* Client‑services approach.
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