Facilities Manager (South East Region)
Salary: £50,000
Hours: 35 hours per week
Location: Multiple Sites Across the South East – Chichester, Havant, Brighton, London, Rochester, Thamesmead
Client: Housing Association
Overview
Our housing association client seeks a highly skilled and flexible Facilities Manager to oversee multiple locations across the South East. The role is suited to an experienced FM professional who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, enjoys regional travel, and has a strong background in compliance, safety and contractor management.
Key Responsibilities
* Conduct regular site inspections across a regional patch, ensuring all buildings are well‑maintained and compliant.
* Manage compliance checks, including fire safety, health & safety, and statutory requirements.
* Oversee M&E services, planned preventive maintenance (PPM) schedules and reactive repairs.
* Lead supplier and contractor management, ensuring value for money, strong performance and adherence to SLAs.
* Provide effective risk assessments, accurately recording and reporting findings.
* Support and manage service charge and lease management activities when required.
* Maintain excellent communication with internal teams, external contractors and residents.
* Deliver a professional service under pressure, ensuring high standards are always met.
Required Skills & Experience
* Proven experience as a Facilities Manager, ideally within housing or multi‑site estates.
* NEBOSH qualification (essential).
* Strong knowledge of health & safety, building compliance and risk management.
* Experience in M&E, fire safety and PPM planning.
* Confidence in managing contracts, SLAs and supplier performance.
* Ability to support service charge budgeting and lease obligations.
* Geographically flexible with willingness to travel across the South East.
* Ability to work well under pressure while maintaining a professional, calm and solutions‑focused approach.
What is on Offer
Competitive salary. The role offers a dynamic and varied experience across multiple sites within a respected housing association.
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